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Have you heard of Reading Force?

Reading Force is the shared-reading charity for the whole Armed Forces family, including veterans! We welcome veteran families to take part, whether you’re making the transition to civilian life, have been a veteran for decades, you’re new to Reading Force, […]

Threat to PM pledge on AF Covenant

Rumours in the media of consideration being given by the Chancellor to cutting the pension tax-free Lump Sum Allowance (LSA) in the next budget, is causing alarm amongst Members of the Forces Pension Society and the wider military community. If […]

What’s driving the record number of  Pension enquiries at the Forces Pension Society?

At the Forces Pension Society, we have received a record number of pension enquiries since the start of the New Year. The key driver of this upsurge among our membership (and no doubt in the wider military community) is concern […]

SSAFA launches new campaign to ensure no one ever battles alone

SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity has launched a new campaign, Requesting Backup, to raise funds and boost support for veterans returning to civilian life. Requesting Backup is the first campaign of its kind at SSAFA, and focuses entirely on the […]

HRH The Princess Royal named Royal Patron of the Forces Employment Charity

The Forces Employment Charity is proud to announce that Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal has graciously consented to become its Royal Patron. This new partnership reflects Her Royal Highness’s longstanding commitment to supporting veterans and their families and her […]

Whatever your rank, whatever you’re facing, we’ve got your back

If you’re reading Easy Resettlement, then there’s a better-than-average chance that you or a close family member are, or were, a member of the RAF. Read on, because maybe not today, maybe not tomorrow, but one day and for the […]

Now’s the time to give and be part of the heart of the RAF Family

Leave a gift in your Will to the RAF Benevolent Fund and you can be part of the heart of the RAF Family, helping to support those who served in their hour of need. Since 1919, the RAF Benevolent Fund […]

Look to the future this Armed Forces Day

“This Armed Forces Day, as well as showing our support, it is also appropriate to look to the future”, says the CEO of the Forces Pension Society, Maj Gen Neil Marshall. “As the saying goes, “we live in interesting times.” […]

PTSD Resolution Launches New Film to Support Armed Forces Veterans on D-Day Anniversary

PTSD Resolution, a UK charity providing free and effective therapy for the mental welfare of Forces’ Veterans, Reservists and their families, has launched a new short film to raise awareness of the mental health issues faced by veterans and the […]

Dismantling the stigma of suicide one brick at a time

Support provided by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity comes in many forms. Simply, it supports personnel – serving or retired, Regulars or Reserves – and their families of UK Armed Forces. People supported range from the last few WWII veterans […]

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