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  • PTSD Awareness Day 2026 - Combat Stress

    PTSD Awareness Day 2026 - Combat Stress Combat Stress are offering a series of free webinars designed to increase understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its impact and that support is available to help with recovery.PTSD can affect how someone thinks, feels, and reacts and...
    • 21 May 2026
  • MOD Services Cotswold Centre - New Telephone Number

    MOD Services Cotswold Centre - New Telephone Number The Services Cotswold Centre (SCC) is a tri-Service facility, managed by Headquarters Army Welfare Service (AWS) and funded by Headquarters Regional Command on behalf of the MOD. It provides short-term transit accommodation for Service Personnel (SP)...
    • 19 May 2026
  • Give Us Time - Summer 2026 Update

    Give Us Time - Summer 2026 Update Please find attached the latest welfare breaks on offer with final few early summer breaks, including details of the camping opportunity in Devon! Autumn breaks are live now, including a fantastic opportunity Northern Ireland! As always, th...
    • 19 May 2026
  • Mission Motorsport - May 2026 Newsletter

    Mission Motorsport - May 2026 Newsletter Keep up to date with all the latest news, key events, and other information from The Forces’ Motorsport Charity. Articles in this issue: Race of Remembrance 2026 Race Team Entries Open Mission Motorsport Members Experience the 2026 Fun Cup Ope...
    • 18 May 2026
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 224

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 224 We join HMS Spey during a freedom of navigation patrol of the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea for your latest headlines from across the Royal Navy. This and previous updates can be viewd via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update
    • 13 May 2026
  • Serve and Protect Credit Union - Monthly Update - May 2026

    Serve and Protect Credit Union - Monthly Update - May 2026 Last Month at a Glance Here’s your monthly update from Serve and Protect, full of resources, stats, and tips to help you promote our staff benefit across your workforce. Thanks to your help, last month, we continued to support our community of ...
    • 13 May 2026
  • Long-term relationships: Closing the gap on allowances

    Long-term relationships: Closing the gap on allowances If you’re in a long-term relationship, a range of allowances and support are now available to you – the same as your married or civil-partnered colleagues. What’s changed? Many allowances were only available to Service Personnel wh...
    • 12 May 2026
  • Service Children's Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour: UK-Wide and online dates May-Oct 2026

    Service Children's Progression Alliance Impact Centre Listening Tour:  UK-Wide and online dates May-Oct 2026 Over the next few months, the Service Children’s Progression (SCIP) Alliance are hosting over 30 events across the UK to conduct discussion groups on the topic of evidence mobilisation. These will be an opportunity for anyone working wit...
    • 12 May 2026
  • Motorfinity May Newsletter 2026

    Motorfinity May Newsletter 2026 Motorfinity May Update Motorfinity supports frontline workers with exclusive discounts on brand-new cars, expert support, and a hassle-free buying experience. From reliable daily commutes to family-friendly upgrades and long road trips, Motorfinity h...
    • 12 May 2026
  • RN Forum Lowdown - April 2026

    RN Forum Lowdown - April 2026 Welcome to the RN Forum LowdownThe RN Forum Lowdown consists of links to most of the posts that have been published within the past month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated. It will also include some forum facts to assist in th...
    • 12 May 2026
  • Stop Loan Sharks Week 11th - 17th May

    Stop Loan Sharks Week 11th - 17th May There are 1.08 million people in debt to a loan shark in England. This #StopLoanSharksWeek we’re raising awareness of how illegal lenders operate. Illegal lenders adapt - moving online, using social media, or pretending to be someone you trust....
    • 11 May 2026
  • Going Forward into Employment (GFiE)

    GFiE pathways recruit colleagues into roles right across the UK to bring new voices into the Civil Service. Life Chance pathway for Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners is just one of 20 Pathways. GFiE send regular details of Jobs that are coming u...
    • 5 May 2026
  • Opportunities for Military Wives to Join Outdoor Day and Weekend Meet-Ups Across the UK with Forces Wives Challenge

    Opportunities for Military Wives to Join Outdoor Day and Weekend Meet-Ups Across the UK with Forces Wives Challenge At Forces Wives Challenge, we believe in the power of adventure and a love of the outdoors to connect us. Since 2019, we’ve grown into a vibrant, supportive community of over 2000 women who have partners in the Armed Forces (either still servin...
    • 5 May 2026
  • UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK PASH) - Moving Single Living Accommodation

    UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK PASH) - Moving Single Living Accommodation If you live in Single Living Accommodation (SLA) – in a Mess, Barrack Block or equivalent – and you need to move your things when posted to another unit, there are two ways you can get help: UK Private Arrangements Self Help Scheme (UK ...
    • 5 May 2026
  • RN Forum Lowdown - April 2026

    RN Forum Lowdown - April 2026 Take a look at the RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to most of the posts that have been published within the past month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too. It will also include some forum facts to assist in the way t...
    • 1 May 2026
  • China Fleet Country Club May Newsletter

    This month's newsletter contains upcoming events and discounts for our Royal Navy beneficiaries. Here is the link: CLICK HERE
    • 30 Apr 2026
  • Little Troopers Newsletter

    WOW what a month! April has been a busy month! There’s nothing we love more than celebrating our amazing little troopers and the Month of the Military Child gives us the perfect excuse to shout even louder about how incredible they are. Take a ...
    • 30 Apr 2026
  • Naval Service Families Support Brief

    Naval Service Families Support Brief Are you aware of all the support that is available to you as a Naval Service Family? Do you know what to do in a crisis? Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) are at hand and are now offering the opportunity to join us online to find out wh...
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • DIO Stakeholder Briefing 29th April 2026

    DIO Stakeholder Briefing 29th April 2026 Damage Charges process DIO is introducing changes to the damage charges process to make this process simpler for you and your family upon Move-Out. From 1st May 2026, on the day you move out, your Housing Officer wi...
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 223

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 223 A hybrid future... We join the Royal Navy’s experimental vessel Patrick Blackett for your latest headlines as work continues apace to bring new technology to the front line. This and previous updates can be viewd via the Royal Navy Website:&nbs...
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • Families First Newsletter

    Families First Newsletter The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website .
    • 29 Apr 2026
  • Great news for Forces entertainment: BFBS is here for another 10 years

    Great news for Forces entertainment: BFBS is here for another 10 years A new ten-year deal has been signed with BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service), which means our people will keep getting access to TV, radio, sports, gaming, and news – wherever they are in the world. Summary: BFBS is a military charity a...
    • 28 Apr 2026
  • Naval Children's Charity - April 2026 Newsletter

    Naval Children's Charity - April 2026 Newsletter Spring has officially sprung, and what a wonderful month we have had, celebrating our Naval Children during the Month of the Military Child! The Month of the Military Child A HUGE thank you to the National Museum of the Royal Navy who very kind...
    • 28 Apr 2026
  • Continue to Serve - Military Service to Civil Service Event - DSIT & DESNZ Opportunities

    Continue to Serve - Military Service to Civil Service Event - DSIT & DESNZ Opportunities Are you a Veteran or Service Leaver looking to advance your career or explore opportunities within The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) or The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero' (DESNZ)? Join DSIT and DESNZ for ...
    • 23 Apr 2026
  • FANDF Spring Event 2026 - Lympstone, Devon

    FANDF Spring Event 2026 - Lympstone, Devon FANDF are pleased to announce that registration is now open for The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum Spring Event. This will be taking place on Monday 18 May from 10:00 to 15:00 at the Gordon Messen...
    • 23 Apr 2026