Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Suicide prevention is everybody’s business

“Research tells us that military personnel are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression as non-military civilians. A culture of self-sufficiency and not admitting ‘weakness’ still exists, which is a potential barrier to accessing support.” Ged Flynn, Chief Executive of PAPYRUS

Those working on the frontline with vulnerable veterans know this challenge all too well. It’s why the Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) has made this a key priority in their Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme (EVPS), awarding over £1.5 million to 18 projects that are driving real change in veteran suicide prevention.

PAPYRUS is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Speaking about their EPVS funded bespoke training project, Ged explains: “Veterans may not want to engage with civilian mental health services as they feel it won’t cater for their military experiences.

Highlands: Military Liaison Group(MLG) May edition Newsletter available now

Its packed full this quarter with updates, information and resources and importantly highlighting some of the things our Children and Young People have been up to and involved in, a farewell to 3SCOTS Unit Welfare Officer who moves onto a new post in July and as always, helpful information from our MLG (Education) partners and loads more!

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Surrey: Headway Surrey family & carers survival toolkit understanding acquired brain injury

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Office for Veterans Affairs’ ‘10 Things to Know About Veterans’ animation

The aim of the '10 Things to know about veterans and their families' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.

Find out more at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-things-to-know-about-veterans-and-their-families

Cupar: Squirrels is coming to Cupar - Team members wanted!

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Plans are well under way at Cupar Scout Group to open our first Squirrel Drey. Squirrels is the newest branch of the Scouting family tree, for all young people aged 4 to 6.

Every week, Squirrels have a great time exploring nature, getting active, learning with friends, and earning badges, all designed to help children develop skills like working together, communication, language, creativity, and community awareness.

Interested? Then email Cupar Scouts, details on poster

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Cupar: Squirrels is coming to Cupar Scouts

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Plans are well under way at Cupar Scout Group to open our first Squirrel Drey.
Squirrels is the newest branch of the Scouting family tree, for all young people aged 4 to 6.

Every week, Squirrels have a great time exploring nature, getting active, learning with friends, and earning badges, all designed to help children develop skills like working together, communication, language, creativity, and community awareness.

If you'd like to find out how your young person can join, please email joincuparscouts@gmail.com.

And if you're interested in joining the team, please contact us at the same email address.

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Leuchars: The Welfare team corporate passes for Knockhill Racing circuit 2025 events

The Welfare Team have two adult and two teen corporate passes for Knockhill Circuit 2025 events.

The next event is 50 Years Of Car Racing at Knockhill - Best of Scottish Car Racing Summary which will be held on the 17th and 18th May.

The cost to use the passes are £6 per adult per day and £3 per teen per day.

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Scotland: Do you have a young person who might be interested in becoming an Inclusion Ambassadors?

Do you have a young person who might be interested in becoming an Inclusion Ambassadors? We would love to hear from them!

The Inclusion Ambassadors are a group of secondary school aged young people with additional support needs, attending school in Scotland. 

They share their experiences of school, including what works, what doesn't and what they would like to change - and they are currently looking for some new members!

Find out more and how to apply: https://childreninscotland.org.uk/inclusion-ambassadors/

The group are supported by Children in Scotland and Enquire.

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Leuchars Station: AWS Guitar Lessons Fridays, for adults and kids

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For more information contact susanguitardundee@gmail.com

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Leuchars: Ladies walking group - lets walk for health together Tuesdays and Thursdays

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Join us at the Community Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-1pm

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