Covenant Report Outlines ‘Stepped Up’ Support
The newly published Armed Forces Covenant Report sets out the Government’s achievements in fulfilling its duty to ensure the military community is treated fairly, and not disadvantaged by their service… The report also highlights the new commitments made by the...
UK-Wide Veterans Strategy Launched
The first ever UK-wide strategy on the delivery of support for veterans has been published… Produced jointly between the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments, and including the Northern Ireland Office, the ‘Strategy for our Veterans’ outlines a new vision and...
SSAFA Reports 11% Increase In Calls To Forcesline
New quarterly results released by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, show the demand has never been higher for Forcesline, its free helpline which is independent from the chain of command… The first half of 2018 saw 14,339 incoming contacts by telephone or email,...
Bereaved RAF Families To Receive Increased Support
Payments made to families on the death of RAF personnel, who were members of the RAF Dependants Fund, have been increased by £2,500 to up to £17,500… The RAF Dependants Fund grant is payable to the family of subscribers in the event of his or her death. As 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...
