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Supporting Services
Personal Development - Peri-therapeutic Partners
Remount provides all Armed Forces personnel who are about to leave colour service, veterans and their dependants, with the tools, techniques and procedures for managing the dramatic change in cultures when embarking on civilian life. Teaching them how to take control of their lives and achieve their full potential in their communities
National Care farming Initiative is the therapeutic use of farming practices, providing health, social or educational care services for one or a range of vulnerable groups of people.
ProAction Development CIC provide a course for former service personnel to develop the practical skills to find a renewed post forces purpose in life, the inspiration and motivation to move their life forward and the self-confidence and self-esteem to integrate as a valuable member of civilian society.
The Scientific Exploration Society is a UK-based charity who initiate a worldwide programme of scientific expeditions focusing on scientific, conservation, education and community aid projects which can also help personal development.
The Warrior Programme restores self-esteem and helps to re-build confidence and dignity, empowering people by giving them the tools to lead a more fulfilled life. It offers a new approach, bringing together the best techniques, to address the complex challenges faced by those left emotionally scarred by what they have been through.
Family Support
AFF - The Army Families Federation is the independent voice of Army families and works hard to improve the quality of life for Army families worldwide on any aspect that is affected by the Army lifestyle. Those treated by PTSD Resolution may find family support
Social Support
S.A.L.U.T.E is an organisation run by Ex forces personnel and their families for ex forces personnel and their families living in the East Lancashire Region . Their aim is to provide help and advice to all ex-service personnel and their families in developing the life skills that are required to re adjust into civilian life and improve the well-being of the individual and their family.
Shelter Get free help and support from Shelter if you're in the armed forces or after you’ve left and need housing advice.
STOLL Stoll provides our Veterans with a full spectrum of social, employment, health and training services. From Pilates to healthy cooking, gardening to cultural outings, our Veterans lead balanced and fulfilling lives
Personal Support
Changing Faces is the leading UK charity that supports and represents people who have disfigurements to the face, hand or body from any cause. Additional support may be mutually available with PTSD Resolution.
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is exactly what you might think - a first aid approach to mental health. Our skills intervention course seeks to give everyone the confidence and knowledge to recognise signs of mental health problems, encourage someone to seek the right help, and to reduce the stigma around mental illness. Our feedback tells us our training achieves this.
PTSD.Org is a free online social support network whose goal is to help connect mental health specialists, healthcare professionals, and trauma victims, their friends and family in order to raise awareness and improve the care of post traumatic stress disorder. It provides access to support groups and resources, testimonials, summaries of clinical trials, discussion forums and the means for experts to share their knowledge and expertise with other professionals and those directly affected by PTSD.
www.ptsdhelp.co.uk/resolution - This web site was established due to the lack of alternative care available to those who have given so much.
Service Leavers Wales We at Service Leavers Wales will reach out and empower ALL armed forces service leavers and their immediate families By providing Co Ordinated access to a range of services that will enable service leavers in need and their immediate familes to participate and contribute positlvily to civilian life.
Employment
Omnivil is a virtual, online career fair concept developed by the BFRS that aims to make transition easier.
Omnivil is much more than just a job fair. The Omnivil virtual career environment is available twenty four hours a day, seven days a week. It enables companies to select prospective employees from a pool of highly talented, highly trained candidates; candidates who have access to a wealth of career support services through Omnivil that help them to make their career transition more effective You will need to register ( a simple and quick process) before you can explore the virtual exhibition. You can find PTSD Resolution under the "Forces Resettlemet" category. People treated by Resolution may find help in accessing the jobs market and finding future employment.
Pathfinder magazine has been distributed by the Ministry of Defence to personnel leaving the Armed Forces each and every month since 1991 and is a vital source of information for resettling servicemen and women. Hugely respected and highly valued by both the MoD and Service Leavers alike, Pathfinder’s role as a provider of careers advice and opportunities is a crucial part of the resettlement process.
Security Networking Events Are you considering leaving the Armed Forces, Police or Security Services or already working within the private security industry and wish to make new work contacts or you represent a company and desire to join in constructive business generation conversations with like minded professionals and potential clients? If YES, then our next Security Networking Event is a must attend event for you!
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www.flowforall.org - FLOW for ALL was set up to offer help to those who have suffered from the effects of war, including the suffering shared by family members and friends too. Our sites allow anyone to read other peoples writings, people who may have also had similar experiences and troubles. Just reading poems or stories and realising that others have been through the same or similar things can be a great comfort.
The National Council for Women aims to interest women in local, regional and national affairs and ensure their participation in all areas of development and decision-making. They represent their views and concerns to government at the highest possible level and are dedicated to removing discrimination in all areas of society. Women treated by Resolution may find further help against grievances.
Tickets For Troops is a charity dedicated to offering free tickets for big events to our soldiers, sailors and airmen.
www.veteransinprison.org.uk - VIPA aims to reduce victims by rehabilitating veterans - reducing reoffending is at the heart of everything that VIPA wants to do.
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