Our office was proud to host the Routes of Remembrance wreath during its time in Northern Ireland. An initiative started by the Veterans Charity, the moving memorial brings people together to honour and remember those who have fallen as a result of serving in the Armed Forces.

The Victims' Payments Board has issued guidance for the Troubles Permanent Disablement Payment Scheme. 

Burial Services for 13 unknown soldiers who lost their lives during World War One have been held in France.  The services all took place in the Somme and Pas de Calais regions of France between 21 and 23 September 2021.

Jobs have become available at The Reserve Forces and Cadets Association Northern Ireland and the Ministry of Defence.

The Veterans’ Foundation continues to provide grants to cover pandemic-induced need and other ‘normal’ grants.

Defence Gardens Scheme is among 298 organisations across the UK who have received the Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award 2021. 

Brooke House Health & Wellbeing Centre in Co Fermanagh have launched their Winter Programme of events for Veterans, service leavers and their families.

This morning we attended the launch of Towards Zero Suicide, a Regional Suicide Prevention Care Pathway programme being rolled out in the South Eastern Health & Social Care Trust.

You Matter is now open for referrals, and for individuals to reach out. The programme has been designed to help prevent deaths by suicide among Veterans in Northern Ireland, and offers a range of support services and training opportunities.

Today the Office for Statistics Regulation posted their review of mental health statistics in Northern Ireland. The report highlights the need for consistent data collection across all mental health services, professional leadership across the health trusts, and improved data accessibility.