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UK veterans can now apply for life-changing mobility support
UK veterans can now apply for life-changing mobility support
NEWS

UK Veterans with mobility issues attributable to their Service can now apply for support from the Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF).

Free social media training programme for military partners, veterans and their partners
Free social media training programme for military partners, veterans and their partners
NEWS

BFBS Academy announces the launch of Social Media Specialists, a free course open to the broader military community, including the partners of UK military personnel, veterans, and their partners, offering them the opportunity to upskill in social media marketing techniques.

Transitioning into the fire & rescue service: Andy Majer’s story
Transitioning into the fire & rescue service: Andy Majer’s story
CASE STUDY
Four months into his apprenticeship journey and ex-serviceman Andy is fully embracing life as Nottinghamshire Fire & Rescue apprentice.
Report calls for specific support for non-UK Armed Forces Community
Report calls for specific support for non-UK Armed Forces Community
NEWS

People from the Commonwealth, Ireland and Nepal who serve in the British Armed Forces face specific challenges, according to a report published today (27 February) by Anglia Ruskin University and funded by the Forces in Mind Trust.

Research calls for permanent DWP Armed Forces champion roles
Research calls for permanent DWP Armed Forces champion roles
NEWS

Research carried out by the University of Salford recommends that the Government should fund a permanent network of Department for Work and Pensions Armed Forces champions to support ex service personnel as they make their transition to civilian life.

New military housing plans paused after backlash
New military housing plans paused after backlash
NEWS

A Ministry of Defence plan to change the way Army accommodation is allocated has been shelved amid a backlash from military wives.

Military personnel ‘to quit’ over housing rules
Military personnel ‘to quit’ over housing rules
NEWS

Military officers and senior soldiers have said they will quit the Army in droves over new accommodation rules.

Service leavers’ employment rate reaches record level
Service leavers’ employment rate reaches record level
NEWS

The employment rate of Service personnel who have left the UK armed forces, six months after leaving service, has reached a record high of 89%

New research reveals female members of the Forces community face more employment challenges than men
New research reveals female members of the Forces community face more employment challenges than men
NEWS

Forces Employment Charity hosts flagship ‘Women into Employment’ event in response

Lloyd’s military network insight day 7 march 2024
Lloyd’s military network insight day 7 march 2024
NEWS

Every year, the Lloyds Military Network host a number of insight days aimed at helping serving/ex-military/reservists who are considering a career in insurance.

Armed Forces veteran cards are now available to all veterans
Armed Forces veteran cards are now available to all veterans
NEWS

Office for Veterans' Affairs announced that applications for HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards are now open to all.

Reed win contract to provide Armed Forces resettlement under the career transition partnership
Reed win contract to provide Armed Forces resettlement under the career transition partnership
NEWS

Personnel leaving the military are to receive more support for finding jobs in civilian life thanks to a new contract between the Ministry of Defence and Reed.

Right management lose contract to provide Armed Forces resettlement under the career transition partnership
Right management lose contract to provide Armed Forces resettlement under the career transition partnership
NEWS

For more than 25 years, Right Management have held the MoD contract to be the official provider of Armed Forces resettlement under the Career Transition Partnership. Later this year, the contract will be moving over to another provider.

Service leaver or veteran requiring workplace adjustments? The passport for service leavers is here to help
Service leaver or veteran requiring workplace adjustments? The passport for service leavers is here to help
NEWS

The Department for Work and Pensions’ Adjustments Passport for Service Leavers is here to help start conversations with new employers on your health needs.

New project to understand the transition experiences
New project to understand the transition experiences
NEWS

Forces in Mind Trust has awarded £407,000 to QinetiQ and RAND Europe for a 24-month project to examine the contemporary transition challenges of personnel and families.

Transitioning into security: Iain Chorlton’s story
Transitioning into security: Iain Chorlton’s story
CASE STUDY
Iain Chorlton spent nine years as a sergeant in the Royal Military Police. The skills instilled in him helped him become Amulet’s special services director.
BFBS Academy opens applications for fully funded production managers course
BFBS Academy opens applications for fully funded production managers course
NEWS

BFBS Academy announces that the application process is now open for its highly sought after production managers course.

Careers in energy 28 Feb 2024
Careers in energy 28 Feb 2024
NEWS

Careers in Energy 2024 (CIE24) will offer a unique insight into the energy sector and the opportunity to engage with some of the leading companies within the sector. This growing industry is of increasing interest to those seeking middle to senior management roles from the Armed Forces community.

Transitioning into senior consultant: Dave Kime’s story
Transitioning into senior consultant: Dave Kime’s story
CASE STUDY
After 12 years of distinguished service, Dave Kime embarked on a new path, leveraging his skills and experiences to establish a rewarding career in the civilian world.
Transitioning into global operations director: Guy Lock’s story
Transitioning into global operations director: Guy Lock’s story
CASE STUDY
Guy Lock's journey from the Army to becoming the Global Operations Director at Arcadis Intelligence and Advisory is a remarkable example of successful transition from military to civilian life.

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