Army couple: Our IVF story

For some couples, the journey to parenthood can be long and stressful, and for others, it might not happen at all. If you’re an army family considering or undertaking fertility treatment, there is support out...

Help for overseas postings in times of need

There are times in your life when it can be difficult to cope, but when you’re on an overseas posting with no family or other military friends close by, it can be even harder. Whatever your issue, it often h...

Military meeting place – Woody’s Lodge

In 2012, Royal Marine and member of the elite Special Boat Service, Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland lost his life in a training exercise. Paul ‘Woody’ Woodland He was born, bred and schooled in Penarth, South Wales,...

A chrous of support from the Military Wives Choirs

The Military Wives Choirs go a long way to help their members who experience loneliness and separation. With choirs across the UK and internationally, many women join when they’re posted to become part of a f...

The Ripple Pond: Support for military carers

Life as a military carer can leave you feeling isolated and, at worst, can have a detrimental effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You probably dedicate a large amount of your time to sourcing and arr...

Extra support for army life, at your fingertips

Navigating life as an army family can come with a hefty set of challenges and constantly changing circumstances, often out of your control. There’s no shame in prioritising your mental health and seeking a bi...

More than just faith: What your padre can do for you

You're often at your most vulnerable when you move, especially overseas where you can face huge upheaval all at once. And while you’re abroad there can be a lot to deal with – whether it’s loneliness, separat...

Therapy programme for military children

A new therapy programme to support the mental health and well-being of military children has been launched by charity Little Troopers. Delivered in collaboration with The Owl Therapy Centre, the tri-service ...
Teens sat together

Can your teen help shed light on service life?

Forces Children Scotland is looking for teenagers from serving and veteran families to work together to develop a multi-media campaign to help people better understand what it’s like to be a forces child. Th...