Flu immunisation is one of the most effective interventions we can provide to reduce harm from flu and pressures on our healthcare services during the winter.Protect yourself and your family, get your #fluvaccine when eligible! Speak t...

The latest Health news for the Armed Forces community can be read here. forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../COVID_2D00_19-AF-briefing_5F00_OCT-2021.pdf

Our Ministry of Defence personnel are trained to be physically fit and mentally fit.nhs.uk #EveryMindMatters and #HeadFIT provide simple tools and advice to help our people and their families stay mentally fit and on top of their game - at work...

This year marks nhs.uk Stoptober’s 10 year anniversary and we’re celebrating helping over 2 million people make a quit attempt. If you’re thinking about quitting then you can use #Stoptober as a time to start your quitting journey ...

If you are a smoker, quitting is one of the best things you can do for your health, allowing you to start moving better, breathe more easily and save money.Join the thousands of others and start your quitting journey this October! Just search &q...

Smoking and the use of all tobacco products is no longer permitted anywhere* in the Royal Navy. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Ministry of Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MoD personnel. Support on how to stop s...

RNRMC Building Stronger Families (learnupon.com) is a free relationship counselling portal for Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their partners. Both serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their partners can...

This monthly brief is intended to keep you up-to-date on the provision of NHS services for the Armed Forces community, as well as latest information and guidance relating to COVID-19. Included in this issue: Veterans’ mental health servic...

The Children's Society are offering a free proffessional learning event for professionals who either currently work with young carers or who may come into contact with young people who might be young carers. The training will cover identification...

The Royal Navy support the mental fitness of our personnel in so many ways. All the organisations in the poster offer support and wellbeing to Royal Navy personnel. #HeadFIT is a free tool that provides support through four mental health goals s...

The Veterans and Families Institute (VFI) at Anglia Ruskin University are looking for Naval families to take part in a research project focused on communication between children, partners and serving parents during separation, looking from traditiona...

**Announcement**The new website is live!The latest information on how the NHS can help if you're in the British Armed Forces or are a veteran, a reservist or a family member of someone who is serving or who has served. Website link

Alcohol dehydrates our bodies, including the skin – this happens every time we drink. Drinking alcohol can also cause our faces to look bloated and puffy. We might find that it bloats our stomach too. This is caused by the dehydrating effects o...

This monthly brief is intended to keep you up-to-date on the provision of NHS services for the Armed Forces community, as well as latest information and guidance relating to COVID-19. Included in this issue: NHS Twitter account for Armed ...

Do you want your mates to have? Serious injury Criminal record Hefty fine Minimum 12-month driving ban Up to 6 months in prison We don’t either… So this summer, THINK! Intervene and stop your mates from drink driving!

All adults can now book their life-saving COVID-19 jab.If you’re aged 18 or over, visit nhs.uk/CovidVaccination to book yours.

Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service. Offering specialist care and support for Service leavers, reservists, veterans and their families. Please see attached an updated version of the contact map, containing the direct co...

This special edition brief is intended to keep you up-to-date on the provision of NHS services for the Armed Forces community and activity during Armed Forces Week. Includes: Armed Forces Week 2021 Thank you to NHS & Armed Forces colleagu...

Stay Sun Safe – Check the UV Index This tells you how strong the sun’s rays are. The higher the number, the less time it’ll take to damage your skin. If it’s 3 or higher, you should protect your skin, especially...

The Children's Commissioners Report on "Stress amongst children during lockdown" is now available to to read.    Please see the pdf:  cco-stress-among-c...virus-lockdown.pdf     Follow the Facebook page here:  https://www.f...

Whether it’s a bit of downtime looking over the ocean, or five minutes at the bottom of your garden, finding space to relax is important. Mental health matters.   Find out more about our support services and initiatives her...

NEW SUPPORT PACKAGE LAUNCHES FOR ROYAL NAVY FAMILIES Strengthening Families – By Your Side has been developed by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity (RNRMC) and Naval Families Federation (NFF), in partnership with the Royal Navy...

Stopping smoking allows your body to repair itself – after 8 hours oxygen level return to normal, after 2 days, your lungs start clearing out smoking debris, after 3 days breathing becomes easier and within weeks, your heart attack risk begins ...

The Scottish Government has published its annual report on the support it provides to the Armed Forces Community in Scotland.  Please follow the link to see the report:  https://bit.ly/3kQGgMP

Royal Navy and Royal Marines families can face unique pressures. Separation, deployment and time apart can take their toll on family life.   This Christmas will be different for many of you. For many with loved ones in the Armed ...