Health and Well-being

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  • What support is there for Service families facing domestic abuse?

    What support is there for Service families facing domestic abuse? Find out about the domestic abuse support available for Service families. As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, Defence is encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to ask for help and to be aware of the diff...
    • 1 Dec 2023
  • The Red Chair Project

    The Red Chair Project Would you like to take part in the Red Chair Project? The Red Chair Project is a campaign that runs each year during the UN's 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. It involves reserving an empty chair in a public place, alongside in...
    • 29 Nov 2023
  • Safer Gambling Week - Free Online Resources

    This year, the 13th to 19th of November is Safer Gambling Week; a national, cross-industry initiative to raise awareness of safer gambling. Have you been worried about your gambling, or affected by the gambling of someone else? Are you look...
    • 13 Nov 2023
  • Is it Abuse - Forces Intervention Programme

    Is it Abuse - Forces Intervention Programme You may be aware of the domestic abuse charity FearFree (formerly Splitz and FearLess).   The charity has worked with Forces families in Wiltshire for many years. They have now obtained funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to run a ...
    • 9 Oct 2023
  • Strengthening RN Neurodiversity Support

    Strengthening RN Neurodiversity Support You are invited to shape future support for neurodiversity and help build a Royal Navy ‘Community of Experience.’   Following the successful discovery work last year around Autism/ADHD, RNRMC have listened and, with the help of the...
    • 9 Oct 2023
  • World Mental Health Day 2023

    World Mental Health Day 2023 10 October is World Mental Health Day -  a chance for us to talk openly about mental health with our loved ones, listen without judgement, and share how important it is.  So please join in by setting aside time to talk about mental wellbein...
    • 6 Oct 2023
  • Changes to the registration of Armed Forces Chapels for marriage

    Changes to the registration of Armed Forces Chapels for marriage Most Armed Forces Chapels (AFCs) are already registered for the marriage of opposite sex couples. Ten years ago, legislation was introduced that allowed churches, including AFCs, to be registered for the marriage of same sex couples. But to date, onl...
    • 29 Sep 2023
  • Nurturing Anchors Workshops

    Nurturing Anchors Workshops Next week sees the start of Nurturing Anchors Workshops An online programme for Royal Navy parent carers of neurodivergent children delivered by Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity in partnership with KIDS charity. Calling All Royal Navy Parent Care...
    • 28 Sep 2023
  • Services Cotswold Centre Support

    Services Cotswold Centre Support The Services Cotswold Centre (SCC) is a tri-service facility managed by Headquarters Army Welfare Service (AWS) and funded by Headquarters Regional Command (HQ RC) on behalf of the MOD. It provides short term transit accommodation for service pe...
    • 27 Sep 2023
  • Naval Families Federation (NFF) - Mental Health

    Naval Families Federation (NFF) - Mental Health Are you a service Mother looking for mental health support? Project REBALANCE for service Mums aim to reduce the stigma and barriers to treatment and enable Service mothers to present themselves without fear. Find out more about this, and other me...
    • 18 Sep 2023
  • NHS Care for the Armed Forces Community

    NHS Care for the Armed Forces Community The NHS is responsible for providing all hospital and most community services for serving personnel (except for mental health, general practice and rehabilitation services). The NHS also provides nearly all community, general practice and hospital se...
    • 31 Aug 2023
  • Headspace Webinars - July to September 23

    Headspace Webinars - July to September 23 Military Family members have to sign up first via the QR code (in image at bottom or on each link page) and can then invite up to 5 family members. Once registered, click the link for the Webinar you wish to attend to register your attendance. Introd...
    • 5 Jul 2023
  • New Countrywide Support for Young Carers from RN and RM Families

    New Countrywide Support for Young Carers from RN and RM Families Do you know a young carer? Could they do with some extra support? KIDS is working with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) to provide support to young carers, from across England, who have a family connection to either service. KIDS is a...
    • 16 Jun 2023
  • Carers week 2023 – recognising and supporting carers in Defence

    Carers week 2023 – recognising and supporting carers in Defence Every year, Carers Week raises awareness of the experiences, responsibilities, and challenges of being a carer and recognises their valuable contribution. This year, Carers Week takes place from Monday 5 June to Sunday 11 June, with the theme ‘...
    • 6 Jun 2023
  • Be Kind To Your Mind - Headspace

    Be Kind To Your Mind - Headspace Are you feeling anxious at the moment? Are you part of a serving RN or RM family? Did you know that you can sign up for free access to the full range of support services on the Headspace App? Free Headspace Licences are available for all RN/R...
    • 18 May 2023
  • Mental Health UK - Mental Health Awareness Week - Just Anxiety?

    Mental Health UK - Mental Health Awareness Week - Just Anxiety? It's never 'just' anxiety. This Mental Health Awareness Week we’re challenging the notion that anxiety is “just worrying” or “just being sensitive” and encouraging open conversations about the impact of anxi...
    • 15 May 2023
  • Sign up to Togetherall

    Sign up to Togetherall Did you know? If you're over 16 and part of an Armed Forces family, you can sign up for FREE to Togetherall. Togetherall is an online, anonymous and safe support community where you can feel heard and understood. Click the link here to find out...
    • 11 May 2023
  • NHS COVID-19 app - Closed Down

    NHS COVID-19 app - Closed Down The NHS COVID-19 app closed down on 27 April 2023. It was a fast way to see if you were at risk from COVID-19 and an easy way to alert others if you tested positive. The account is no longer updated or monitored. For more information: NHS Covid-19 a...
    • 27 Apr 2023
  • Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum Conference - Booking Now Open

    Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum Conference - Booking Now Open Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) Conference Monday 12 June 2020 0900 - 1600 MOD Main Building, whitehall, London If you're a Forces family that has a member with an additional need/disability, this conference is for you! Here...
    • 19 Apr 2023
  • NHS UK - It's Bowel Cancer Awareness Month.

    NHS UK - It's Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowelbabe, Dame Deborah James, showed amazing willingness to share her experiences and break taboos around bowel cancer that will undoubtedly have saved lives. Here are the main symptoms of bowel cancer. Other health problems can cause similar symp...
    • 18 Apr 2023
  • UK Government Emergency Alert Service – Need to Know!

    UK Government Emergency Alert Service – Need to Know! On Sunday 23 April, the UK government is testing an emergency alert service that will cause mobile phones to sound an alarm. For any victim or survivor of domestic abuse with a hidden phone, the sounding of that alarm could be dangerous. The ale...
    • 4 Apr 2023
  • Put it by the Loo. Don't Put it Off.

    Put it by the Loo. Don't Put it Off. Almost one third of people who were sent an NHS bowel cancer screening kit in England last year did not complete it. If you’re sent a bowel cancer screening kit, put it by the loo. Don't put it off. http://nhs.uk/bowel-screening
    • 25 Mar 2023
  • Separation and Divorce Guide for Military Personnel, Spouses and Partners.

    Separation and Divorce Guide for Military Personnel, Spouses and Partners. Ending a marriage or long-term relationship is usually stressful and emotional and there are often added complexities to consider if part of the Armed Forces family. It is important that spouses, partners and families of Military Personnel have a...
    • 23 Mar 2023
  • New Headspace Webinar

    New Headspace Webinar Getting Started with Headspace Webinar What would life be like with a little less stress, greater focus and more compassion? Join in on the Headspace webinar on March 13th at 19:30pm GMT, for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Service personnel and their f...
    • 2 Mar 2023