HRH The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Patron of BFBS

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall becomes Patron of BFBS, the military charity and media organisation that entertains, informs, connects and champions the UK armed forces family.

The charity’s services are widely considered a “home-from-home” lifeline for members of the armed forces serving their country overseas.

Wattisham: Community Update

 

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

SCiP Alliance announce the new Connected Forces Online Community for 16-19 year olds from military families

 

Are you 16-19 and have parents/carers who are Serving in the Armed Forces? You could join a new safe and supportive online community.

Please see the above poster for details or register your interest on the website here.

Have you been affected by crime? Sign up to My Support Space, the free online resource from Victim Support

My Support Space is an online resource designed by the independent charity Victim Support to help you manage the impact that crime has had on you.

You can work through a series of interactive guides which address your specific needs. The guides are designed to be completed in your own time and at your own pace. You can save your progress and revisit where you left off at any time.

There's also information about where and how you can access further support, and the opportunity to register with SilverCloud, an online therapy system.

My Support Space is also available for those supporting someone after they’ve experienced crime or trauma, for example friends, family members, colleagues or neighbours.

Building Resilience With Military Families - virtual programme from Bounce Forward

 

Building Resilience With Military Families has been designed to support armed forces families to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies drawn from the science of resilience. The programme of six 1-hour sessions is for parents to learn about the science behind emotional resilience.

The programme builds session on session to walk you through how to build you own resilience and help you raise resilient children. The programme is facilitated as a virtual on-line course and is fully funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

Visit the Bounce Forward website for details of available sessions.

Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2021

The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2021 was laid before Parliament on Tuesday 15th December and published on the Gov.uk website.

The report sets out major achievements of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Strategy for our Veterans, and highlights remaining challenges and new commitments.

Op COURAGE - The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

 

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Scotland: Breathing Space

Mental wellbeing of people in Scotland

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Our advisors provide listening, information and advice for people in Scotland feeling low, stressed or anxious.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Domestic Abuse - Practical tips for survivor safety

Aurora New Dawn, who currently provide advocacy support to the Army, provide some tips in this document regarding things to consider as part of a 'safety plan'.

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Domestic abuse - Signposting to areas to seek further support

There are many organisations that specialise in supporting those who are or have been in an abusive relationship.

 Attached is a leaflet from ManKind who specialise in male support as well as links to other organisations that specialise in supporting those from specific communities; abuse is experienced differently by every individual survivor although some communities may experience very particular forms of abuse. 

Regardless of any personal characteristic – there are no excuses for domestic abuse.

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Support services - Galop the LGBT+ anti-abuse charity - Galop

Ashiana Sheffield | Get Help and SupportAshiana Sheffield

Stay Safe East | Stay Safe East – Tel or SMS/Text: 07865 340 122 (staysafe-east.org.uk)

Overview - Nepali Domestic And Sexual Abuse Project - NHS (www.nhs.uk)