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...

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...

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...

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 The account is no longer updated or monitored.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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

View the latest FANDF Newsletter below: FANDF-Spring-Newsletter-2023.pdf More Information Here

NHS funded service iTalk and Solent Mind offer an online Military Partner support group for Military partners living in Hampshire (excluding Portsmouth, Southampton, Fleet and Farnborough) and have now released their dates for the upcoming year....

Whilst at sea or away on operations that it can be hard to get enough sleep (and that applies to those back at home). Headspace is a science-backed app that provides unique tools and resources which help make sure that the sleep you do ge...

No judgement. No stigma. Togetherall is an anonymous place where anyone can begin their journey towards better mental health. There is no waiting list to join Togetherall and it is accessible 24/7. FREE to anyone in the UK Military, Veterans & Fa...

Adults are consuming on average 200-300 extra calories per day. The ‘calorie creep’ contributes to two thirds of adults being overweight. Speak to your Unit PT Staff or Regional PT Office if you want any advice on how to cut down your cal...

Free Headspace Licences are here for all RN/RM, Reserves and RN TLB Civil Servants (along with 3000 RN Regular families). Headspace provides unique tools and resources to help reduce stress, build resilience and aid better sleep. For more information...

Are you looking to be a little healthier after the indulgences of the festive season? Start the new term by adding Drink-Free days to your week; visit Drinkaware to find out how it will make a difference to your health. Speak to your GP or Divis...

Royal Navy Health & Wellbeing are excited to announce the renewal of our partnership with Headspace. From today all Regular RN/RM, RN/RM Reserves, RFA and RN TLB Civil Servants (along with 3000 RN Regular families) will continue ...

There are loads of different ways to feel fitter and healthier. A new year is a great time to make a change! Speak to your Unit PT Staff for any advice on how to improve your Health and Wellbeing or visit www.nhs.uk/better-health for online support a...

Colds and Flu are viral infections that can affect the lungs and airways. If you smoke tobacco, you generally have an increased risk of contracting a respiratory infection. There is a lot of support to help you quit smoking and make a change th...

The festive season may have left many of us carrying some extra pounds, but now’s the time to turn things around for a better you for 2023. Speak to your Unit PT Staff to see what Health and Wellbeing activities are taking pla...

If your planning on ringing in the New Year with a glass of wine – remember that a large glass (250ml) has the same number of calories as an ice cream sundae. Calories from alcohol are also ‘empty calories’, meaning they have...

The festive season can be a stressful time for many. The Royal Navy can support the Mental Fitness of our personnel in so many ways, whether at home on leave or away on operations. All the organisations in the poster offer support and well-bei...

If you’re worried because you think you’ve got an STI, go for a check-up at a sexual health clinic as soon as possible.. Your local Sexual Health Clinic can also provide you with pregnancy testing, and advise on contrac...

The winter season is upon us and so is the upcoming holiday period and end of this calendar year. Thank you for all your efforts across our many important programmes within NHS England Armed Forces healthcare. It has truly been an exceptional year an...

Have you ever reached for a beer or glass of wine after a stressful day? Turning to alcohol when stressed can seem like an easy way to relax, but it won’t help in the long run. Try doing some exercise instead; changing your scenery and g...