For the first time, cameras have been allowed into the UK’s new Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC).
The £300 million facility at Stanford Hall, near Loughborough, took over from Headley Court last au […]

The Defence Secretary has announced a new package of measures to boost mental health support for ex-service personnel. The measures, announced by Penny Mordaunt ahead of Mental Health Awareness Week (13-19 […]

The VFR Hub is invested in international research on all aspects of veterans and their families. We read with interest the UK’s mission to deepen their investment in Research & Development. There is furthermore a […]

The idea that writing should be clear, concise, and low-jargon isn’t a new one—and it isn’t limited to government agencies, of course. The problem of needlessly complex writing—sometimes referred to as an “opaque […]

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) has launched a new project to celebrate 100 years of tending to the gardens of remembrance around the world.

‘Gardening Then And Now’, launched to coincide w […]

Have you ever wondered how RAF aircraft are named and which conventions they use?

The Royal Air Force has never had set aircraft naming rules.

They have for the most part accepted the names selected by […]

Military charity Blesma has been working on a new podcast series and the ‘The Resilience Sessions’ launches today.
The Resilience Sessions is a podcast series featuring compelling interviews with veterans who […]

There is a growing interest in and trend for audiences wanting to learn about the experiences  of veterans through the stories veterans tell about their lived experiences. One way in which this is being achieved […]

Defence Minister Stuart Andrew joined industry leaders at the Defence Suppliers Forum to make a series of landmark commitments that will promote more effective joint working and boost productivity…
The c […]

‘Project Regain’ promotes early detection and help for Royal Marines.

Royal Marines will have simple access to mental health treatments thanks to a new initiative started by a serving commando.

‘Project […]

The RAF were crowned champions after the Army were beaten in their final Inter Services match.
Sergeant Michelle Harvey-Perkins has called the RAF Women’s Football Inter Services win “fantastic” as they lifted […]

The Hub now includes a Research Summaries page that houses all available Snapshots and Bullets summaries on themes relating to UK veterans and their families. The page will grow as more Snapshots, Bullets and […]

‘Voices of Liberation’ has been set up to commemorate more than 100,000 service personnel who died in 1944.
The voices of Second World War veterans and their relatives are being recorded to mark the 75th a […]

A charity is connecting veterans struggling because of mental health issues with horses to promote confidence. HorseHeard uses the animals based at the Merrist Wood College to create calmness and aid the veterans’ […]

The RAF took part in a flypast and formed a guard of honour alongside the Polish Air Force at the Stalag Luft III camp.
The RAF has led commemorations for the 75th anniversary of the Great Escape at two services […]

Craig Monaghan runs a project with professional rugby club Sale Sharks to combat veterans’ mental health issues.
Mr Monaghan perforated both his eardrums while serving with 2 RIFLES in Afghanistan in 2009. With […]

The Veteran Research Committee hosts regular teleconferences and forums to discuss key topics surrounding veterans and military to civilian transition. Details of these events will appear on the Hub’s calendar. If […]