Job boost for injured ex-Serviceman
A FORMER Household Cavalryman left permanently disabled by a freak accident that happened when he was returning from ceremonial duties has a new job helping to transform the lives of other disabled people.
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Volunteering: Do a good thing
DO you know someone aged 14-25? Be inspired by vInspired, a charity helping young people to get involved in good causes and improve their skills, confidence and employability.
Whether a first-timer or vetera...
Children’s champion
Annabel Hall, Service Pupils’ Champion for a cluster of schools in Ripon, North Yorkshire, explains how she supports your children…
I LOOK after the emotional wellbeing and social develop...
Armed Forces Day – 100 days to go!
SHOW your support for our Servicemen and women past and present by hosting an Armed Forces Day event this summer, with funding available to support the festivities.
This year the celebrations will fall on Sa...
Remembrance reading
This August marks the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the First World War, which claimed the lives of more than 16 million people from all over the globe. The sacrifices of those who lived through, served,...
Getting the balance right
FOR several weeks, as my husband had been walking through the front door returning from work, he would have to leap aside to make way for me sprinting out to my freedom, using a dog walk as my excuse to escape,...
Family board meeting
THE front line is not the only place where battles are fought. Partners, parents and children are also deeply affected by a loved-one’s military experiences and often bear a heavy burden if injuries, be they ph...
Positive outlook for allergy sufferers
SCHOOLS will soon be required by law to make appropriate arrangements for supporting pupils with severe allergies and long-term conditions such as diabetes and asthma.
The change in legislation follows month...
Warrior welfare widened
THE Warrior Programme is an education and training course designed to give individuals the tools and techniques to manage the ups and downs of life.
It has already helped 500 veterans and is now able to reac...
Mission to the Med
Before the new Armed Forces immigration rules came into effect last December, there were many concerned families contacting AFF’s Foreign & Commonwealth (F&C) team. So Katherine Houlston, AFF F&C Sp...