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September 25, 2023
Fife: Are you about to transition from the Armed Forces and have children?
Ruby Boots helps young people in Fife with parents leaving the armed forces or have recently done so.
Ruby Boots provide peer buddy mentors, who are young people who have already made the change from military to civilian life with their families.
Peer Buddy Mentors will share lived experience, answer important questions, provide friendship, and organise fun-based activities and much more.
So, that means we’re looking for young people who have veteran parents in Fife to get involved too to sign-up as peer Buddy Mentors.
We’re also looking for adults from all backgrounds to get involved as Facilitators to help relationships to flourish between the young people involved in Ruby Boots.
Ruby Boots is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
Fife: Forces Children Scotland, do you enjoy supporting children to realise their potential and thrive?
When parents leave the armed forces, it means big changes for their children too.
September 22, 2023
Winter flu & COVID-19 campaign
- Hand hygiene;
- Cover mouth & nose during coughing & sneezing with disposable tissue & dispose of in nearest bin;
- Sneeze or cough into elbow, if disposable tissue is not available;
- If presenting with symptoms avoid contact with others.
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Nominations open for the Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Honouring the Unsung Heroes of Our Armed Forces Community
Historically, amid the array of events and awards evenings within the Armed Forces community, there has been a noticeable absence of a dedicated platform exclusively celebrating the cherished support system of military families. The Celebrating Forces Families Awards, organised by members of the MOD Partner Employment Working Group, rectified this in 2022 by dedicating an entire event to honour their unyielding commitment, service, sacrifices, and achievements.
“Events like these are what the “living in our shoes” report terms small acts of kindness and they are important as while they increase resilience and bolster self-sufficiency the most important thing is that they help to celebrate just how important our families are,” said Chief of Defence People, VAdm Phil Hally CB MBE.
National Breastfeeding Week
Edinburgh: Military Wives Choir, Tuesdays 19.00 to 20.30
September 21, 2023
National Breastfeeding Week
Can you breastfeed in public? Breastfeeding in public may make you nervous, but you have a legal right to breastfeed anytime and anywhere. Remember, if you are asked to leave somewhere whilst breastfeeding, you're within your rights to challenge this.
Advice about breastfeeding in public can be found online: https://www.nhs.uk/start-for-life/baby/feeding-your-baby/breastfeeding/breastfeeding-in-public/
If you or someone you know has questions about breastfeeding, there's lots of help available. For information and support, call the National Breastfeeding Helpline on 0300 100 0212. Lines are open 9:30am to 9:30pm every day. Visit the website here: https://www.nationalbreastfeedinghelpline.org.uk/Service Family Accommodation - preparing your home for Winter
A Winter Protection Guide has been published for SFA occupants, with guidance on preparing your home for the winter months and how to respond should an issue arise. To view the full guide online, please click here.
Alternatively click here to visit the Pinnacle website.