Health and Wellbeing - Message from Army's Senior Health Advisor

 

As many of you look forward to some well-earned summer leave, I wanted to take this opportunity to signpost the mental health & well-being resources and support over this period. Of note, focusing specifically on suicide trends, in addition to a well-known winter rise (in line with Defence and wider society) there is growing evidence of a secondary rise in the summer which is specific to the Army; sadly recent events reinforce this. No one in the Army family should feel alone and, no matter what the problem is, there is a wide range of support available. To assist all, support and/or advice available is summarised in one communication below:

Please click here for support and advice

Op-ed: A message to veterans' and their families

An opinion piece by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, published in The Express

We have committed to making the United Kingdom the best country in the world to be a veteran by 2028. Click here to read for support and advice

Wimbish: Carver Barracks Driving Experiences

Carver Barracks Circuit in Essex is one of the most well-known driving experience venues in the UK, hosting supercar driving experiences and track days. You can drive supercars like the Ferrari California around Carver Barracks for as little as £39. Book a Carver Barracks driving experience day or buy someone a gift voucher. Our calendar includes the UK's biggest range of dates for experience days at Carver Barracks driving centre. You can enjoy a three-mile blast or six-mile thrill in each car you book and enjoy a high-speed passenger ride with a professional driver. The circuit is located in the South East of England and full address details and directions can be seen at the foot of the page. 

Carver Barracks is the track in Essex : So in the doorstep!

Driving Exp/erience are also offering a year round 30% discount to the military 

(not to be used in conjunction with any other offer) 

See HIVE for discount code 

www.drivingexperience.com/driving-experience/supercar

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Colchester: Special collections of unwanted large household items

We will collect and dispose of your unwanted, large household items.  Click here for further details

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

The Armed Forces Trust: Transformational Grants

 

Read more here

Information provided by Sandhurst HIVE

Wattisham: Children's and teenagers' virtual Reading Club

Information Provided by Wattisham HIVE

Colchester: Banana Moon Day Nursery

5% discount for all Armed Forces Personnel.  A virtual tour of our setting is available on our website, www.bananamoon-colchester.co.uk

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

North England: V3P Programme - Veterans Places Pathways and People ( VPPP)

 

SSAFA

We are SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.

​​​​​We have been s​​upporting the Armed Forces family for more than 135 years - and not just during times of conflict. We help those currently serving, veterans and their families to retain their independence and dignity.

Our services are diverse, and so are the people we help. With your help we can get them the support they need, whether practical, emotional or financial.

More information can be found HERE​​​​​

 

Colchester: Colchester SSAFA in service needs volunteers

Colchester SSAFA needs you!

Colchester SSAFA In Service Committee (ISC) needs suitable volunteers to take on key roles IOT maintain a functioning committee and continue to support local soldiers and families.

For more information or to apply please contact: 

Michele.Turner-Everett@Essex.ssafa.org.uk

Information provided by Colchester HIVE