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February 2, 2021

New Local Overseas Allowance - Gov.UK

 


The new LOA will ensure that our service personnel, and their families, receive a more accurate contribution to additional costs incurred when serving overseas.​​

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/local-overseas-allowance-loa

January 29, 2021

The Living Archive : Combat Stress



Veterans’ individual testimonies from the Combat Stress 100 project have become part of our new Living Archive, available to the public to help increase understanding about the impact of living with military trauma.

To access these powerful first-person accounts you must be over 18 and register your email address on their website

Payday and no money? Let CAP help


Money courses to support people who want to get a better handle on their finances.
The course is free and held online.
Starting 3rd Feb - Book your place now.​

January 28, 2021

Financially Fit in The Forces - BFBS



Useful information regarding keeping financially fit for Service personnel and families:


More details here.

January 27, 2021

Plan for Jobs: skills, employment and support programmes for jobseekers

 

​​This LINK brings together guidance for jobs seekers so they can develop their skills, get advice on job applications, and search for opportunities. This is part of the UK Government’s Plan for Jobs to support, protect and create jobs across the UK.

January 22, 2021

Think Brain Health


​Your brain is the most complex thing in the universe. Billions of cells working together to control your emotions, memories, movement and speech. It’s what makes you ... you.
But many of us take our brains for granted.

Just as we can protect other areas of our health, we can take steps to keep our brains healthy and reduce our risk of developing dementia later in life.

Think Brain Health is an ongoing celebration of everything our incredible brains do for us and a guide to the simple things we can do to protect them in return.

How well do you know your brain?
Test your knowledge and learn more about looking after your incredible brain. Take quiz here

Recruit For Spouses - Podcast

 

​A brand new podcast​ hosted by Chris Keen and Heledd Kendrick. Every fortnight we'll be highlighting the amazing work that Recruit For Spouses​ do. We'll find out how they help military spouses to find employment and we'll talk to some of those incredible spouses along the way.​​​

January 21, 2021

Reading Force

 

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January 19, 2021

Kindness Matters Guide

 


​There are various health benefits associated with being kind, including reducing feelings of isolation. Read our kindness matters guide​ today to learn more about being kind to others, and ourselves.

Top Tips for Dealing With Anxiety

 

The recent changes for us all may mean you're feeling more anxious than usual, but you can still start 2021 with a clearer mind. Visit NHS to learn more about coping with anxiety and managing unhelpful thoughts.