Veterans

Welcome to the Veterans information area.

This area will provide tailored updates, information and resources.

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  • Veterans' Health Roadshow - Somerset

    Veterans' Health Roadshow - Somerset Find out about veterans’ health services near you. Free veteran health advice and guidance. 12th & 13th July See the poster for times, locations and more information.
    • 29 Jun 2023
  • Veterans Trauma Network Rename

    Veterans Trauma Network Rename The Royal Marines Charity are excited to support their NHS colleagues as the Veterans Trauma Network is renamed Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service. Op RESTORE is an NHS service in England which can support you if you ha...
    • 22 Jun 2023
  • Mission Motorsport - Bicester Heritage 28th June 2023

    Mission Motorsport - Bicester Heritage 28th June 2023 The Forces Motorsport Charity 'Mission Motorsport' has arranged some fabulous cars to come and take passengers for laps at Bicester Heritage, now they just need some passengers. Open to the Armed Forces community, come and enjoy exclusive ac...
    • 17 Jun 2023
  • Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub Newsletter

    Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub Newsletter The June edition of the Veterans and Family Hub Newsletter can be read here: forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/.../June-Veterans-Newsletter-_2800_2_2900_.pdf The hub is run by veterans and their families for veterans and their families and works with a ran...
    • 16 Jun 2023
  • JobOppO House App

    JobOppO House App Sign up for the JobOppO House App - an exclusive Veteran and Service Leaver employment community to help OppOs do it differently and better.Find out how you can change gear and transition at a speed that suits you. Find out more here
    • 26 May 2023
  • Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme is Closing soon!

    Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme is Closing soon! The Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme closes for applications at 5pm on 22 May 2023. This targeted programme from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) is open to charities, housing associations and registered social housing providers ...
    • 18 May 2023
  • NHS Armed Forces Brief April 2023 and Op COURAGE Service Contact Map

    NHS Armed Forces Brief April 2023 and Op COURAGE Service Contact Map The latest NHS Armed Forces Brief (April 2023) can be found here . Op Courage Map see the diagram below.
    • 10 May 2023
  • Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - New Grants Available to Fund Specialist Care for Homeless Veterans.

    Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - New Grants Available to Fund Specialist Care for Homeless Veterans. Major new grants now available to fund specialist care for homeless veterans Up to £8m of funding from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs is now available to tackle veterans’ homelessness head on. Organisations are able to bid...
    • 21 Apr 2023
  • South Somerset - Active Veterans: ARK at Egwood Activity Day

    South Somerset - Active Veterans: ARK at Egwood Activity Day Wednesday, 19th April, 1000 - 1500 Calling all Veterans of the Armed Forces Community in Somerset. Would you like to come together for a day of fun, fresh air and camaraderie in partnership? Sports activities including: 5-a side Football Bask...
    • 4 Apr 2023
  • Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub - Easter Craft Events

    Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub - Easter Craft Events Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub – Children’s Craft – Decorate Your Own Bag: Wednesday 12th April, 1000 – 1130 Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub – Easter Craft Session: Wednesday 12th April, 1230 – 1400 Events are...
    • 4 Apr 2023
  • Signs of Financial Hardship

    Signs of Financial Hardship From The Veterans Charity Would you recognise if a friend, colleague or relative was experiencing hardship? It is something that is affecting millions of people and is causing considerable distress. Timely chats and signposting to support can make a ...
    • 21 Mar 2023
  • Veterans in the Justice System - Naming Engagement

    Veterans in the Justice System - Naming Engagement Improving care and support for veterans in the criminal justice system ‘Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view’ , sets out nine commitments to improve care and support for individuals during, leaving and after military S...
    • 26 Feb 2023
  • Falklands Landmarks To Be Named for 1982 Fallen

    From a Falkland Islands Newsletter courtesy of the Falkland Islands Association: ADDITIONAL locations around the Falklands are to be named after the 258 servicemen and civilians who gave their lives for the liberation of the Falklands in 1982 as part...
    • 2 Feb 2023
  • Veterans Survey Closing Soon

    Veterans Survey Closing Soon Hearing from our Veteran community is vital and that is why the Government launched a UK-wide Veterans’ Survey last year. The survey is closing soon. There is still time for UK veterans to complete. if you haven’t already done so, plea...
    • 26 Jan 2023
  • Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Webinar

    Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust Webinar Tuesday 31st January 2023 Join the Supporting Armed Forces in Acute Hospital Settings programme on Zoom. Details here
    • 24 Jan 2023
  • Veterans Gateway - Mental Wellbeing

    Veterans Gateway - Mental Wellbeing Did you know they offer access to mental wellbeing support across England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales? See expert advice from our partners on PTSD, dedicated services, support for bereaved families and more. See here for support links
    • 18 Jan 2023
  • Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) - Free LifeWorks Course for Veterans - Portsmouth

    Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) - Free LifeWorks Course for Veterans - Portsmouth Are you a veteran based in the Portsmouth area looking for meaningful employment? Join RBLI on 23rd-26th January for an award-winning LifeWorks employment course FREE and tailored for ex-military personnel. The RBLI Lifeworks programm...
    • 17 Jan 2023
  • Veterans' Gateway - Building Heroes Skills Boot-Camps.

    Veterans' Gateway - Building Heroes Skills Boot-Camps. Do you want to work in the construction sector? Building Heroes is offering construction skills boot-camps for those wanting to work in the industry in the South West, South East, East England, London and the East Midlands. Find out more:&nbsp...
    • 16 Nov 2022
  • Armed Forces Expo – Meet the Exhibitors – Military Veteran Football Club.

    Armed Forces Expo – Meet the Exhibitors – Military Veteran Football Club. The 8th Armed Forces & Veterans Resettlement Expo takes place on Thursday October 27 at Colchester United FC (The Jobserve Community Stadium). The event is sponsored by NEBOSH and takes place from 09:30 to 12:30. EVERYONE from the f...
    • 21 Oct 2022
  • Help for Heroes - Suicide Awareness Training

    Help for Heroes - Suicide Awareness Training SEE THE PROBLEM - SAY THE WORDS - SIGNPOST TO SUPPORT Help for Heroes specialist teams support veterans and families to stand strong once again. But for many, the journey before they take the first step towards accessing that support can take week...
    • 27 Sep 2022
  • LBGT Veterans Independent Review

    LBGT Veterans Independent Review The LGBT Veterans Independent Review has been set up to examine the impact of the 1967 to 2000 ban on homosexuality in the UK Armed forces. The Review will seek to better understand the experiences of LGBT individuals who served in the Armed Forces f...
    • 26 Sep 2022
  • Retired Royal Navy Warrant Officer Gunnery Instructor to Motorcycle 1,853 Miles for SSAFA

    Retired Royal Navy Warrant Officer Gunnery Instructor to Motorcycle 1,853 Miles for SSAFA Ridding from Anchorage to Prudhoe Bay and back, Bob Jones (75) will be joining other motorcyclists for the eight day journey along Alaska’s notorious Dalton Highway to raise money for charity. Bob said, “On this ride I will be...
    • 18 Jul 2022
  • Veterans Information Day

    To be held at Dartmoor Zoo on Thursday 21st July 2022. See poster below for more details and how to book.
    • 13 Jul 2022
  • UK Veterans Family Study Survey

    UK Veterans Family Study Survey The UK Veterans Family Study is a UK-wide study of the mental health and wellbeing of veteran family members. Little is known about the families of veterans and how they might be impacted by military service. The information collected in this study w...
    • 7 Jul 2022
  • Veterans Places, Pathways and People Programme

    Veterans Places, Pathways and People Programme The Armed Forces Covenant Trust has launched its guide to the Veterans Places, Pathways and People Programme (VPPP) ABOUT THE VETERANS’ PLACES, PATHWAYS & PEOPLE PROGRAMME: This programme aims to: • gives veterans safe, welcoming place...
    • 28 Jun 2022