…community, at least 23.27% of searches on its online portal were for mental health services, and at least 6.75% of searches were for physical health issues. In order of highest…
…to service personnel across Defence, covering all aspects of financial services. “I have a limited credit history, as being in the Armed Forces means I deal less often with financial…
…Jobseeker’s Allowance as soon as they return to the UK. News story: Making allowances “My National Insurance record has a gap, as I’ve been living abroad with my serving partner…
The Sandbag Times is an online magazine written by veterans, for veterans. It contains all the latest national and international armed forces and veterans news. This month’s issue is now…
…entrepreneurial spirit 14,000 people leave the armed forces every year, but on average during the past four years, just 2% of veterans started businesses, despite having key entrepreneurial skills like…
…Forces issues. Along with other housing providers, local authorities, and Service charities, they seek to identify areas for service improvement, share best practice, and hear from local and national speakers…
…of veterans, the Covenant, mental health, the Veterans’ gateway, limb loss and adaptations. NHS Highland also developed an internal, bi-annual newsletter about healthcare and the Armed Forces Community, providing definitions…
…programme funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and NHS England, in partnership with the COBSEO Female Veterans’ Cluster and the Women’s Royal Army Corps Association. Over the last…
…Council Tax Relief for personnel on operations increased “I haven’t built up sufficient ‘local connection’ in accordance with my local authority’s social housing allocation scheme, as the Armed Forces have…
…Adjustment Passport. It enables Service leavers to communicate any reasonable adjustments or specific requirements they may have to employers, in a way which empowers and is confidential to the individual.…
