Hitting the business bullseye
Leaving the Armed Forces you are well equipped with the drive it takes to master the business world. Skills and determination combined with the right support make ex-Forces personnel perfect entrepreneurs.
The frontline of funeral care
Losing a loved one is a challenging test in life. The tireless and dedicated work of funeralcare workers can make the final farewell less daunting for families and friends. Veterans are ideal candidates to support people during the hardship of death.
Down under: the 2018 Invictus Games
This year’s Invictus Games saw 500 athletes from 18 nations compete down under in Sydney. The games celebrate the camaraderie and perseverance that comes with serving in the Armed Forces.
Fight like a girl: supporting female veterans
Recent research revealed that female veterans feel there is less support for them than their male peers when leaving the Armed Forces. We take a deeper look at the issue, to find out what more can be done to prepare women for life after the Military.
Walking for change
Armed with a tent, a challenge, and ambition, one man left a Welsh carpark in August of 2017. Over a year later, veteran Christian Lewis is still powering through his challenge: to walk the coastline of the UK. Christian spoke with Lorne Gillies about his mission.
UK governments announce ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’
The UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, alongside the Northern Ireland Office, have announced the ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’, a specialised support system for those who have served in the armed forces.
Comparing Britain’s attitude towards the Armed Forces community
A new study by YouGov has revealed that Brits are split between who in the Armed Forces they would consider a hero. Ever since 2009, the UK has celebrated Armed Forces Day, an extension of the previous Veterans Day celebration. It was implemented to raise awareness and appreciation for those who serve or had served …
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Veterans who served for short time found to be at higher risk of self-harm
A study by the University of Glasgow has found that veterans who serve for a short time are at an increased risk of non-fatal self-harm. The study examined nearly 57,000 veterans alongside 172,000 people with no record of military service over a period of 30 years. Increased risk The overall risk of self-harm to veterans …
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Explore the world of an Iraq veteran through virtual reality
A new Army@TheFringe show, Familiar Stranger, brings live acting and virtual reality (VR) together to tell the story of an Iraq War veteran returning to civilian life. Hosted in the Hepburn House Army Reserve Centre, the show is a collaboration between the University of Glasgow department of Computing Science and Glasgow-based artist and coder collective …
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Don’t let money get on top of you when you leave the military
Personal finance can be an emotional subject as well as a complicated one. We break down some of the top money worries and point you in the direction of support. Many ex-service men and women struggle financially after they leave the Forces. It’s important to remember that whatever your financial concerns are, there are …
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