b'LOOKING AHEAD IMPA2022 ONWCT REPORT 2021ARDSCARE FOR VETERANS The Governments Veterans Action Plan, published in JanuaryTHE ARMED LOOKING AHEAD2022, highlighted three particular areas which form the focus of the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charitys particularFORCES COVENANTA SNAPSHOT OF OUR FUTURE PRIORITIES. areas of focus, namely:Health and wellbeingensuring that veterans have theSUPPORTING FAMILIESright support. As we look towards the next three years we An Enjuring Covenant Between will continue to fund organisations that will in conjunctionThe 2021 Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS)and projects, including ongoing amenities grants used for with the growth of Op Courage will continue to provide our The People of the United Kingdom highlighted that the impact of service live on family andfamily support projects as requested by individual units and veterans with a safety net in times of crisis. Her Majestys government personal life remains the top factor influencing intentionsRoyal Navy Family and People Support.Finding sustainable housing is one of the most importantto leave the Armed Forces. In light of this and from our ownContinuation of our partnership with Parkdean Resorts, aspects of a successful transition. The Governmentresearch into need, The Royal Navy and Royal Marines CharityChina Fleet Club and a new delivery partner, Give Us Time delivered important changes to the area of veterans and will continue its strategic intent to prioritise its support toso that RN families benefit from a holiday or respite break housing by reducing the local connection test andserving Royal Navy families by focusing on providing through the RN Reward, Recognition and Respite process. have now pledged to end veteran rough sleeping by thethe following: end of parliament through improved pathways. Whilst this All those who serve or have served in theProfessional counselling and relationship support to MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEINGis an important initiative, resources will need to be directed Armed Forces of the Crown couples and families to deal with the challenges of modern Our efforts to improve the mental health and wellbeing oftowards our most vulnerable veterans, who need the And their Familiesfamily life and pressures of being a Royal Navy family. serving personnel and families in 2022 and beyond aremost support to find and maintain accommodation. ItBespoke support for Royal Navy families from overseas in focussed on:is an important aspect in maintaining a successfulcollaboration with the Naval Families Federation. Emotional care and wellbeing support to serving personnel transition and resettlement into civilian life. The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. delivered by Aggies Pastoral Workers supporting the Royal Stable, long-term employment opportunities are also Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Affordable childcare during school holidays that encourages Navy Chaplaincy teams in training establishments and important aspects to successful transition and lay the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing children from Royal Navy families to engage in sportsthrough Community Waves. foundation for positive life outcomes for veterans, danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death activities, learn together and have fun in groups.especially in relation to financial security. TheVeterans as a result of the duty. Families also play a vital role in Support projects for young adults such as the RN Youth Alcohol and gambling addiction support for Action Plan lays out some key areas the Government supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Network, Kings Rookie Academy and a pilot residential serving personnel. looksto improve with regards to veteran employment,forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to weekend for up to 40 teenagers; in addition, funding sailing however, most action points are aimed at veterans being the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal experience for 180 naval school children. Mental wellbeing and mental health support for RN non-employed through the civil sector. Bridging the gaps in Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our serving partnersprovision will be essential in ensuring that veterans are respect and support, and fair treatment.Individualised support to RN families in need delivered Navy Babies: Post Natal support for RN Mothers with new able to secure meaningful, long-term employment.Those who serve in the Armed Forces, with a Regular or through Aggies, Naval Childrens Charity, KIDS and the Naval support services delivered digitally across the UK. Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their Families Federation.In June 2022, RNRMC will convene a workshop of allfamilies, should face no disadvantage compared to other As a result of our engagement work with partners two neworganisations it works in partnership with to providecitizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Strengthening our partnership with Home-Start UK and ways to improve the support available have been identified.comprehensive support to the veteran community. The goalSpecial consideration is appropriate in some cases, locally with individual Home-Start branches that will allow Subject to discovery and further engagement with keyof this workshop is to build better collaboration across theespecially for those who have given most such as the any RN serving family in need is able to receive support partners these may result in significant new commissionedsector, strengthen partnerships, identify emerging trends injured and the bereaved.from a local Home-Start branch irrespective of where projects for 2023 and beyond: of need and inform future funding decisions.they live. Support for RN Families when a child has ADHD or Autism In all that we do, our aim is always to uphold the spirit ofThis obligation involves the whole of society: it includes Helping to alleviate loneliness and isolation experienced by The Armed Forces Covenant, the promise bythe nationvoluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, families through funding community development support Professional therapeutic intervention to help families facing that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces,and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed challenging circumstances and their families, are treated fairly. We are committed toForces. Recognising those who have performed military supportingall members of the naval community by workingduty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their with a range of partners who share these values or who havecontribution. This is no greater expression than in upholding signed the Covenant. this Covenant.58 5959'