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The Tri Service Fiji Support Network is Up and Running

The Tri Service Fiji Support Network is Up and Running

A Tri Service Fiji Support Network has been launched to act as a conduit on policy, information and dialogue between the MoD and Fijians serving in the UK Armed Forces. Major Mike Nawaqaliva said, "It has formalised the dream. We are at an era where some of our children are following our footsteps into the Armed Forces and the older generation need to build bridges for those that will follow us

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Midwives say this is Important Information and People Need to Know

Midwives say this is Important Information and People Need to Know

The FSA have responded to requests from midwives to provide information on financial aspects for those who have suffered a late miscarriage or stillbirth, or whose baby has died within four weeks of birth. The FSA have made the information available in one location, it covers what needs to be done for registering birth details and funeral requirements and what, if any, financial assistance is available

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What More Can We Do? - The Legion Asks

What More Can We Do? - The Legion Asks

The Royal British Legion has been supporting Service families since 1921 but the needs of families change over time. To help the Legion to develop support services that are relevant to modern Armed Forces families, they are undertaking a major research programme and hope you can help

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Your Child's Chance to Win an all-Paid Trip to London for Six

Your Child's Chance to Win an all-Paid Trip to London for Six

Children of service families are invited to draw a picture of how they see the military world in which you work. The winner will win an all-in prize for up to six of their family with the Victory Services Club. The Club will provide the accommodation, organise fabulous days out and train fares will be covered by hmforces.co.uk. Closing date is 30 Sep 10

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Bereaved Families are Offered Free Legal Advice by RBL

Bereaved Families are Offered Free Legal Advice by RBL

A new service to help bereaved families of Service personnel through the inquest process has been launched by the Royal British Legion. The Independent Inquest Advice provides free, independent and expert legal advice and assistance, from professionally-qualified lawyers, to support bereaved Service families through what can be a confusing and frustrating process at an already difficult and painful time

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Requested by Young Headley Court Visitors

Requested by Young Headley Court Visitors

Prince Michael of Kent has opened a play area at Norton House, Headley Court, for the young children who visit their parents there. SSAFA's Norton House is a home-from-home for servicemen and women with serious and life-changing injuries, allowing them to spend quality time with their families away from the hospital environment. It was the youngsters themselves who requested a play park

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