August 5, 2021
Brew Monday - Samaritans
It’s more important than ever that we stay connected, even if we have to keep a physical distance.
Gov.UK: Financial top tips for service personnel
Service personnel and their families can experience difficulty in accessing commercial products and services due to their mobility and time spent outside the UK. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has worked with the financial sector to improve the ability of armed forces personnel to access financial products.
(Please note that the MoneyForce website is now closed, however, the links shown in the article lead to financial support services from The Royal British Legion)
Click HERE to see the guidance
Unicef UK - There For UK Children Throughout Childhood
We’re there for UK children throughout childhood
Life for children in the UK can be tough. Almost 4 million live in poverty, obesity and mental health problems are rising, and many experience violence, abuse and neglect. So, here in the UK, we’re putting our years of experience working for children around the world into practice.
We’re there throughout childhood, making sure that every child has the same chance to shine. We work with the hospitals where they are born, the schools where they learn and grow, and the communities that shape their lives.
Visit 'Unicef United Kingdom' website by clicking HERE
Samaritans How We Can Help Military - Armed Forces Guide
Being in the Armed Forces means that you are exposed to a higher degree of risk and pressure than you might expect in other jobs, but we've got some practical information on how to look out for your teammates, how to discuss things with them and where to go for more support.
Support your team – stand by your mates
August 3, 2021
August 2, 2021
Report: Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life
The Defence Sub-Committee on Women in the Armed Forces has published its report “Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life".
The inquiry is one of the most important in the Committee’s history, with the Sub-Committee receiving an almost unprecedented level of engagement. Around one in ten female personnel currently serving in the Regulars contributed to the inquiry. It is also the first of its kind, with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) lifting the usual restrictions that prevent service personnel from contributing to inquiries.
The report finds that the MoD and Services are failing to protect female personnel and to help servicewomen achieve their full potential. Whilst most servicewomen and female veterans we consulted (nearly 90 percent of respondents to our survey) would recommend the Armed Forces as a career, more than 3,000 (around 84 percent) reported that female service personnel face additional challenges relative to their male counterparts.
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