Veterans World Noticeboard Seafarers UK new-look website Visitors to the Seafarers UK website will notice that it has been given a new look. community, including veterans of both the Royal Navy and Merchant Navy. Visitors can also view a new set of films that give an insight into the difference the charity makes to people’s lives. One of the videos features the story of John, a former Royal Marine and wheelchair sports enthusiast who explains how funding
The site has kept much of the content and features from before but is clearer and easier to navigate. Seafarers are hoping that both supporters and grant applicants will find it more straightforward to use. THE Seafarers UK website is also the home of the Nautical Welfare Guide, which is produced under the auspices of the Maritime Charities Funding Group (MCFG). The guide is a directory of charities that provide help to those from the maritime
Still from Ian’s story from Seafarers UK is helping disabled seafarers gain new skills and confidence. Also featured is Ian, a Falklands veteran who was sleeping rough in London until his life was turned around by Veteran’s Aid, another charity that Seafarers UK gives money to.
SPVA News cont. Don’t be afraid to ask for help and support. Meeting other young bereaved servic can be very reassu e parents association for the ring. Each service has a widow s’ partners of peopl service. Their details e who die in are below. Cruse has been helping bereaved children for more people and their to bereaved peoplthan 50 years – our services are free e.
The Agency’s latest podcast, released in November, provides an update on a project developing services for bereaved members of the Armed Forces Community. How to contact Cruse Bereaveme National helplin nt Care e: Email: helpline@cr0844 477 9400 Cruse young peopl use.org.uk e’s helpline: 0808 Cruse website: www.cruse.org.uk 808 1677 military families) (with a section for Cruse young peopl e’s website: www. RD4U.org.uk Cruse Central Office Telephone: 0208 939 9530 Fax: 0208 940 1671 Email: info@cruse. org.uk
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Cruse Bereavement Care, a national charity, is running the three-year project, funded by the Department of Health. Jenny Green, the Project Manager takes part in the podcast interview, providing news of the Project’s progress. 2TP
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Jenny said: “The podcast is a great way to provide wider awareness of what the Project hopes to achieve in support of the Armed Forces Community. Our aim is to provide accessible support, establish new services and give service specific training for those who are supporting bereaved people.”
Contacts if you would like further information or get involved in supporting bereaved Service Families visit www.cruse.org.uk and click onto the Military section. Alternatively, email Jenny Green, Armed Forces Project Manager, Cruse Bereavement Care jenny.green@cruse.org.uk
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Please take a look at www.seafarers-uk.org.
John learns new skills
Latest SPVA podcast looks at bereavement care
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Christmas Opening Times During the festive period, our Helpline and Welfare staff are contactable during the following dates: Date
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How to contact us: Call the Veterans-UK Helpline - FREE 0800 1692277 Minicom (textphone) users call: 0800 169 3458 Overseas Callers +44 1253 866043 email: veterans.help@spva.gsi.gov.uk Web: www.veterans-uk.info Editors: Note Don’t forget you can also follow SPVA on Twitter and keep updated on news from the Agency.