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This area will provide News items and Updates of interest to the whole Royal Navy Family Community.
Take a look at the latest RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to the majority of posts that have been published over the previoust month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too.
It includes forum facts and updates to as...
Today is National Grief Awareness Day where we all should think and recognise the time it takes to heal from loss.
Grief doesn't have a prescribed course, and closure comes in many forms.
When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects every...
Contact Houses, also known as Welfare Houses or Short-Term Families Accommodation, are military accommodation available predominantly for short-term welfare-related bookings, but can sometimes be used by those visiting for leisure reasons.
Thes...
Be the voice of Service Families in your area
DIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bringing together Service family volunteers who are passionate about improving housing services and ensuring family voices are heard.
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Go Learn provides high-quality, non means tested, one-to-one online tutoring to secondary school students at key educational stages: GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish Nationals/Highers/Advanced Highers, age 14 + also to students with additional needs, age 11...
Students at Defence Children Services (DCS) secondary schools have been celebrating throughout August, with many progressing to university, military careers and apprenticeships.
DCS runs three secondary schools for Service families and MOD enti...
HMS Dragon brings you the latest Royal Navy headlines as she continues her operations east of the Suez Canal.
This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update
Greenwich Hospital awards grant to the China Fleet Trust to launch wellbeing and family resilience support for Royal Navy Submariners
The China Fleet Trust has received a £79,440 grant to deliver a new Submarine Service Wellbeing and Family Res...
Are you a qualified Social Worker who wants to make a genuine difference to people facing some of life's most challenging circumstances?
Royal Navy Family and People Support is the Royal Navy's dedicated welfare organisation, providing ...
Restorative Measures for LGBT Veterans Affected by the Armed Forces Ban (1967–2000)
The Ministry of Defence is delivering restorative measures to LGBT veterans impacted by the historic ban on LGBT personnel serving in the Armed Forces.
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Mission Motorsport are delighted to share the Mission Motorsport August 26 Newsletter.
This month, you can read about our new Mission Motorsport Supporter programme, our latest visits to the Nürburgring and Prodrive, Mission Motorsport Race...
Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 230
For all your latest Royal Navy headlines, your latest Royal Navy news comes from HMS Stirling Castle who’s back in Portsmouth after recent minehunting exercises with NATO a...
The following article has been written by Lt Matt Newman RN to highlight a time when he needed support. Please be aware this article is very personal and may be upsetting for some.
Before The Storm Hits:
By Lt Matt Newman RN
I am a 56-year-ol...
The Cave, Churchill Square, Helensburgh, opened its doors on Tues 9 Jun to showcase the new facility for local young people in S1 - S6.
This was followed up with a Summer Workshop on the 28 Jul involving fun team building games and chal...
Nine months into the job, Director of Service Prosecutions, Mary Cowe reflects on her role and the work of the Service Prosecuting Authority within the Service Justice System.
I became the Director of Service Prosecutions in October 2025, attracted ...