b'DEVELOPMENT IMPACT REPORT 2021TSGs aim to take referrals directly from Service leavers asneeded addressing in very short order. These have included In 2021 the RNRMC implemented a brand-new support service ofsoon as possible after they are notified that they are beingshort term accommodation rather than homelessness; the specialist Transition Support Guides (TSGs) to work with involuntarydischarged. The TSGs adopt a person-centred approachneed for immediate engagement with local NHS mental health Service Leavers and their families, to achieve the best possible transitionand, in each case, a Personal Transition Plan is developed incrisis teams; coaching to aid difficult discussions with family to civilian life. All our TSGs are themselves Royal Navy veterans andmembers; and even including food vouchers for those who have lived experience as well as being professional caseworkers. have no other family or institutional support upon discharge. THE RNRMC EXISTS TO SUPPORTHow we helpAdvocating for the best possible outcomes:Most Royal Navy personnel who are transitioning, along with their families, do so either voluntarily or at the end of their plannedEVERY SAILOR AND MARINENOCoordinationWe aim to link Service leavers with their engagements. They are supported for up to two years prior to theirMATTER WHAT relevant entitlement and services, supporting individualsplanned departure from the Service via resettlement entitlement, within building a plan for the future and assisting them to keep itan emphasis on building their preparedness to successfully navigateon track.the reintegration into civilian society. In the vast majority of cases,conjunction with the Service leaver to provide a framework toEmpowermentSide-by-side mentoring and coaching, individuals manage this transition successfully. However, for those whoenable them to come to terms with the next chapter in theirconnecting with networks, associations, and local groups,have little or no notice of discharge the opportunity to successfullylives and and start the journey to find success on their ownas well as acting as an advocate at meetings if needed.prepare for civilian life can be extremely challenging and, in a smallterms in their new lives outside the Royal Navy.number of cases, can result in a crisis. The Transition Support ServiceSpecialist SupportPromoting access to specialisthas been established to assist this small minority who will find achievingSince November 2021 the Transition Support Team haveveteran services, relationship counselling, physical and an acceptable quality of life as a civilian difficult without additionalsupported more than 80 individuals. We have just recruited 2mental wellbeing support and financial/benefit serviceguidance and support. The service is particularly geared towards helpingnew members to the team to cope with the steady state of 40advice and grants.those confronted with sudden dismissal and who may, for example findplus open cases that we are now managing at any given time.Family SupportConnecting to services and support forthemselves serving one day, and homeless the next. Many of those seeking support are facing up to an abruptall the Service leavers family, including separate confidential OurTSGs are dedicated to supporting this cohort to improve theirloss of employment, income, friendships and accommodationsupport to individual family members or specialistchances of a successful transition, by assisting in the development offollowing involuntary dismissal from the Royal Navy. TSGschildrens services.a realistic transition plan which optimises the support and entitlementsoffer a non-judgemental, impartial, and confidential support available to Service leavers as well as acting as a stabiliser or a safetythat is independent of the Royal Navy. Whilst specific caseCo-productionDeveloping the service based on feedback net as Service leavers consider their first tentative steps of their livesstudies would breach or own confidentiality offer, we havefrom those Service leavers and their families that we help to out of uniform.helped a number of young Service leavers whose rapidimprove the offer over time.discharge created individual crises and critical needs that Working in partnership with the Royal Navy, and in particular the Personnel Support Groups and Recovery Cells, the Defence Transition Service and organisations within the Career Transition Partnership, theRNRMC TRANSITION SUPPORT SERVICE AT A GLANCEWho is it for? Various routes for involuntary discharge are laid out in BR3(1) LEAVING THE SERVICE Involuntary early service leavers and their families.Chapter 54 (54395450):Having the opportunity to sit in front of the fire and talk openly about my current stresses and physical difficulties makes me aware that my situation is When many people think of Royal Navy communities in geographical terms,Compulsory Withdrawal from Training (CWFT) not unique and there is light at the end of the tunnel.Trany only think of clusters of sailors, marines, v Administrative Discharge or Discharge Shorethe sition from uniform to civilian life can be a deterans and naifficult and dauvnal families ting experience. This can be even aroound the main UK base por If you think we can help, please Dismissal m re challenging if you only hats of Pve a floreetsmouth, Plymouth and Fting period of time to prepaslane. are. contact us: Tel: 023 9387 1568 Medical DischargeServices No Longer Required e.g. Compulsory drugs test failure Email: transitionsupport@rnrmc.org.uk Veterans (and their families) who have recently left the serviceby one of these routes can also self-refer to this service. 32 A YEAR OF COMING TOGETHER, WHILST BEING APART 33'