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The war in Ukraine is dominating the news and your child may see and hear things that leads to feelings of anxiety. Our Education Psychology service has collated links to resources that you may find helpful when talking to your child about the conflict. bit.ly/3CHBFHh

This year sees the 130th anniversary of the inauguration of SSAFA Nurses in 1892 - then called the Alexandra Nurses ▸ ssaf.as/1oj Do you have stories & photographs of @SSAFA Nurses to share? Please email 𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗮.𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀@𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗮.𝗼𝗿𝗴.𝘂𝗸 by 20 March.

Happy #ValentinesDay! A couple from the @CanadianArmy and Canadian Women's Army Corps chalk hearts onto a London plane tree on 14 February 1944. #WW2

This could be a fantastic opportunity for some of our young people in Argyll & Bute to take part in over the summer holidays @VickyBrindley2 @The_NFF @RoyalNavyFPS @in_ssafa @HMNBClyde @abc_OCTF

We provide lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the @RoyalNavy, the @RoyalMarines, the @BritishArmy, or the @RoyalAirForce. @SSAFA is ready to help you and your family, whenever and wherever you need us ▸ ssaf.as/1nB

We provide lifelong support to anyone who is currently serving or has ever served in the @RoyalNavy, the @RoyalMarines, the @BritishArmy, or the @RoyalAirForce. @SSAFA is ready to help you and your family, whenever and wherever you need us ▸ ssaf.as/1nB

Are you NEW to the area?? Do you have children age 0-5?? Are you a NEW Mum/Dad/Carer Or are YOU pregnant?? Why not come along to Fun First Friends on Thursday 3rd February.1/2

The sell-out return of the annual Institute of Refrigeration (IoR) @thecoolinghub Scottish branch dinner in November provided a boost for charity, including £2,000 for @SSAFA, through the proceeds of the raffle ▸ coolingpost.com/uk-news/ior-sc…

Any new families who recently moved to the Helensburgh & Lomond area and want to have a chat about schools, education, exams etc, I will be in the Drumfork Community Centre on Wed 12th Jan from 9a.m. - 12. Please contact me to make an appointment

#NewYearHonours - @SSAFA is delighted that our Honorary Ambassador, Joanna Lumley, has been made a Dame Commander Order of the British Empire (DBE) ▸ ssaf.as/1od Dame Joanna was awarded her honorary role with SSAFA in 2017 for her work with our Gurkha beneficiaries.

When you need a helping hand, don't keep quiet. @SSAFA's Forcesline is there for all our Armed Forces family. It's free and confidential, we won't judge, we'll listen, and we'll help. 📱 0800 260 6767 🖱️ ssaf.as/forcesline

Kirsty Bushell, the National Vice Chair of @SSAFA, has been made a CBE in the 2022 #NewYearHonoursList in recognition of her 10 years spearheading the strategic direction of our charity, and of more than 30 years' voluntary work for our organisation. Congratulations, Kirsty!

What a great new project for young people (aged 16 - 19) from #ArmedForcesFamilies. The project will run until October 2022, there is no expectation to use it every day, young people can dip in and out whenever they would like to chat @ModLomond @HermitageAcad

Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay. This year’s theme is ‘Mental Health in an Unequal World’. #Armedforces #children & #youngpeople have told us they feel they are a seldom-heard group, when it comes to unique challenges to #mentalhealth. Learn more: bit.ly/3Fntj8J

If you're a member of the Armed Forces, a veteran, or family member facing problems, you're not alone. Contact @SSAFA's Forcesline on 0800 260 6767 or at ssaf.as/forcesline (Mon-Fri). #WorldMentalHealthDay Find more about other support available ▸ ssaf.as/mentalwellbeing

@NffQuinn @The_NFF @in_ssafa @hmsoardacious @CdreJimPerks

We have been supporting the Armed Forces family for more than 136 years - and not just during times of conflict. We help those currently serving, veterans and their families to retain their independence and dignity ▸ ssaf.as/more

We have officially launched as Forces Children Scotland! Forces Children Scotland is one of a number of names which we co-produced with #children and #youngpeople from #serving, #reservist and #veteran #families to make #bigchanges. Learn more: bit.ly/3m9E31t

A lovely new group set up to help families in the Argyll and Bute area. Supported by the Force For Change programme. Great work! 👶🤰🍼

Our partners @RFEA_UK are a UK-wide organisation helping service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families find roles that fit their unique skill set. Does this sound like you? Get in touch today and find the job that's right for you. ➡️ bit.ly/3jEJq8P