Young Minds

Do you have a young person that struggles with mental health? Do you want to support them but unsure how? Young Minds is there for you, providing practical support and information together with a helpline and webchat.

https://www.y​oungminds.org.uk/parent/#main-content

Brunei: PCMF - FEVER - signs and symptoms

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Heat Illness - Exertional Activity

Brunei: PCMF Sexual health promotion

Children's Commissioner - Resources for children and young people, Back into school resources

The Children's Commissioner has posted some resources to support children and young people, useful to take a look at.​
Find them here.​

HMRC - It's Time To Renew Your Tax Credits

​You need to complete your Tax Credit renewal by 31 July. Renewing online is quick and easy and customers can log into GO​V.UK​ to check on the progress of their renewal.

Manage your tax credits - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Op-ed: A message to veterans' and their families

To read the full An opinion piece by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP, please click here

Brunei: PCMF NEW Prescription charges to take effect in BFB from 1st September 2022

SSAFA

We are SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.​​​​​We have been s​​upporting the Armed Forces family for more than 135 years - and not just during times of conflict. We help those currently serving, veterans and their families to retain their independence and dignity.

Our services are diverse, and so are the people we help. With your help we can get them the support they need, whether practical, emotional or financial.

More information can be found HERE​​​​​

Join the University Officers' Training Corps

Studying at university from this September? Join the University Officers' Training Corps to gain new skills, make friends for life, and have adventures.

More information can be found HERE

Brunei: PCMF - Calpol v Paracetamol - your questions answered

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National Highways advice

With Summer holidays on us, don't forget to check your tyre pressure and get to your destination safely.

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/tyre-checks/​

RBLI: Supporting spouses of serving armed forces personnel - FREE Courses

Free courses provided to spouses of serving armed forces personnel. They have been delivered alongside the Lifeworks programme for some time and are now being re-started!

All courses delivered remotely via MS Teams.

If you want to pop the link to the meeting on the TV and have a few people in the room at the same time, then that’s fine too.

There are no forms to fill in to apply for it, just some basic details we will take on the phone or by email. 

We are the RBLI so will not be passing on your information or filling your inbox with junk or spam email!

The course details

What: Dealing with change, looking for work that’s right for you, how to make a CV work harder for you, application forms, and interview skills.

How: Online using Microsoft Teams. All you have to do is click the link on your computer.

When: From 18th to 21st July from 10am till 2pm, Monday to Thursday with a few breaks thrown in to move about and grab a drink or a bite to eat. 

The next course will be on 15th till 18th September, running Monday to Thursday at the same times.

To get a link to join we need a first name and last name, address, and service to which you are connected. Last but not least we need an email to send the link to.

Send your information or any questions to lifeworks@rbli.co.uk

Brunei: PCMF weight management clinic & the importance of a balanced diet

Balanced diet

A healthy balance diet is important to maintain good health and can help you feels your best. It also protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.

You should try to eat:

1. At least 5 portions of a variety of fruits and vegs

2. High fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice and pasta

3. Dairy fibre starchy food, for example potatoes, bread, rice and pasta

4. Eat beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein

5. Unsaturated oils and spreads

6. Plenty of fluids

Understanding calories

When we eat and drink more calories than we use up, our bodies store the excess as body fat and may put on weight if we continue.

An average man needs around 2,500 kcal a day to maintain a healthy body weight.

An average woman needs around 2,000 kcal a day to maintain a healthy body weight.

These values depend on age, size and levels of physical activity, among other factors.

To maintain a steady weight, the energy we put into our bodies must be the same as the energy we use though normal bodily functions and physical activity.

Being overweight

If you're overweight, losing weight has many health benefits. Making small, simple changes to what and how much you are eating, and drinking can really help you lose the pounds.

You can use this website to calculate tour Body Mass Index https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-weight/bmi-calculator/

You can use a weight loss app to help you access a weight loss plan https://www.nhs.uk/better-health/lose-weight/

PMCF also offers a weight management clinic. You simply have to book in at the reception.

There are also lots of group exercises within the community. Tune in to BFBS radio for more info or for the ladies subscribe to BFB wives page on FB to get updates. 

Walking with the Wounded - The Veterans' Places, Pathways and People Programme (VPPP)

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now contact the emergency services using the 999 BSL app or website

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now contact the emergency services using the 999 BSL app or website. The new service allows users to contact the emergency services through a British Sign Language interpreter, via live video link. To learn more visit HERE

AFCFT - Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities Programme

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Reaching and Supporting Armed Forces Communities programme will award grants of up to £100,000 over a period of up to three years. Further information can be found HERE

British Forces Social Work Service - contact details