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

Accommodation

 

Ending Physical Punishment in Wales

Parents Factsheet - English - Accessible

Forces Pensions Society

The CPI increase which will come into force next April has been announced as 3.1% by the ONS. This is the figure that will be used to increase all Armed Forces pensions in payment from April 2022.
Armed Forces pensions, once awarded, are adjusted in April each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI rate used is the CPI headline rate for the September prior to the April adjustment the following year. This rate is always formally announced in October.

https://forcespensionsociety.org​

UCAS guidance for potential students from a UK Armed Forces background

​Following collaboration between the MOD, UCAS and the Service Children's Progression (SCiP) Alliance, UCAS now has an information and advice web page​ for students from a UK Armed Forces background. Veterans, or students whose parent(s), carer(s), or partner are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel may find there are unique circumstances to consider when making their applications. They may also be able to get extra support from their chosen university or college. The information pages cover advice for: *Service children *Veterans *Spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces personnel

War Widows Knock on the Door: An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Bereaved Military Families

 

The aim of this study was to explore and understand the impact that death, whilst in military service, has on the surviving family. Specifically, it focused on how casualty notification was undertaken and the impact that the current process had on the long-term wellbeing of the family. Please click HERE for more information.

Speak Out Stay Safe with the NSPCC

 

An online safeguarding programme with free resources available to help keep children safe

Website - Speak Out Stay Safe​

Commonwealth Families and Veterans Research