FPS Membership Continues To Rise!
The Forces Pension Society – the independent, not-for-profit organisation that acts as the pension watchdog for the whole military community – has seen their membership reach the 52,000 mark… The pension needs of serving and retired members of the...
Making Sense Of Life After Service
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has created a new animation to promote the benefits of its mentoring service to veterans and their families adjusting to civilian life… The animation features a former serviceman as he navigates civilian life and the difficulties...
Employment Support Trial Empowers Military Spouses
A new evaluation of the Ministry of Defence’s Spouse Employment Support (SES) Trial has shown the advantages of supporting spouses of Service personnel… The evaluation, funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), and conducted by Anglia Ruskin University, reviewed...
Charity Awards ‘ASAP’ Grant Of Over £50,000
The Soldiers’ Charity have recently given Poppyscotland a substantial grant to assist with their Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP)… ASAP provides dedicated information, advice and support to members of the Armed Forces community in Scotland. It is...
Military In Scotland Protected From Tax Hikes
Thousands of troops set to be left out of pocket by tax rises recently announced by the Scottish Government will be protected by plans unveiled by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson… The plans will protect around 8,000 personnel who would otherwise be negatively...
