October 28, 2021

Samaritans launches app to support UK military veterans' mental health


Samaritans new veterans app aims to help manage the emotional challenges of leaving the military.​

Full details: https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-launches-app-to-support-uk-military-veterans-mental-health/

North Tyneside: Tyne tunnel, open road tolling

Tyne Pass will arrive this November
There will no longer be a need to stop and queue as we move to Open Road Tolling. Simply drive straight through. You can pre-pay or pay by midnight the day after your journey.
This exciting update means:
🚗No more queuing
🚗 More reliable journeys
🚗 Reduced pollution and CO2 Emissions
The easiest way to pay is with a Tyne Tunnels Pre-paid account where you can use Auto-top up so you always have credit.
Sign up for free at https://apply.tt2.co.uk/ and save 10% on every journey.
Manage your account on our mobile app.
You will also be able to pay:
💻 Online at www.tt2.co.uk
📞 Automated phone line 0191 5740030
💱 At dedicated PayPoint retailers across the region
Find out more at: http://tynepass.co.uk/

October 27, 2021

Poppy Scotland grant scheme

Financial difficulties can happen to anyone. When it happens to members of the Armed Forces community, our grants scheme delivers financial support tailored to their specific circumstances.

Our grants are wide-ranging and cover areas such as home repairs or adaptations, replacement household goods and clothing. We’ve kept our grant giving criteria deliberately broad so we can help as many people as possible. We carefully consider each individual's case, so do not hesitate to get in touch, we are here to help you through the grant application process.

For more information visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk

October 26, 2021

October 25, 2021

Guide for Parents of LGBT+ Children

This guide has been created by MOD LGBT+ Allies to provide support and guidance to parents of LGBT+ children. We hope this guide will not only help those parents of LGBT+ Children and anyone going through a similar situation or interested in this area, but raise awareness to everyone who reads this guide. It is crucial to remember that coming out is never a one-time event and that our LGBT+ colleagues may have to face this often daunting experience many times in both their personal and work life
To access the guide click here​.