VETERANS SERVICE & UF PARTNER UPDATES

Unforgotten Forces Magazine - Issue 13

Our latest edition of the Unforgotten Forces magazine has now been published and is available to read or download online via Unforgotten Forces Magazine | Age Scotland. Free printed copies can also be ordered for veterans, or organisations supporting veterans, via the Age Scotland Website.

Fighting With Pride

Fighting With Pride are to participate in the Judicial Review of the Ministry of Defence Financial Recognition Scheme for LGBTQ+ veterans affected by the ban on serving. The charity will help ensure the experiences and voices of those impacted are represented throughout the legal process.

Read more about that announcement here: Fighting With Pride to Participate in Judicial Review

TRAINING & EVENTS

Forces Employment Charity - Heropreneurs Awards

Nominations are now open for the 2026 Heropreneurs Awards, celebrating the achievements of veterans, serving personnel and military families in business. The awards recognise innovation, resilience and entrepreneurial success across the Armed Forces community. Submit your nomination today via: Heropreneurs Awards nominations | Forces Employment Charity

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Scholarships for Disabled Veterans

The Open University is offering 30 Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships for the 2026/27 academic year, providing free undergraduate or postgraduate study for veterans injured or disabled through military service.

Learn more here: Disabled Veterans' Scholarships | Funding | The Open University

Veterans Foundation Funding

The Veterans’ Foundation is now inviting applications for grant programmes. Funding is available for projects that improve wellbeing, reduce hardship, and provide practical support where it is most needed. Funding is available through Standard Grants of £5,000 - £30,000 and Salary Grants of up to £25,000 per year for up to three years, with a closing date of 30 June.

Follow this link for more information: Apply for a grant | Veterans' Foundation

RESEARCH AND ENGAGEMENT

RBL Strategy Insights Research Brief

In October 2024, more than 3,000 members of the British AFC took part in a survey exploring the issues affecting them and the wider community. The findings inform RBL’s strategy and policy work to drive meaningful change.

Read the brief here: YouGov Research: The Armed Forces Community

Join AFC Engagement Group

The Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community is looking to establish a community engagement group to share experiences and provide advice.

Participants for Digital GP Services needed

This study is being undertaken by Rabia Hassan, who is a postgraduate research student at the University of the West of Scotland, and is aimed at improving digital primary care services.

The study focuses on digital services offered through GP practices and primary care in Scotland. This includes services such as online appointment booking, online consultation systems, repeat prescription requests, access to test results or patient records, and video consultation services.

Examples include eConsult, AskMyGP, PATCHS, SystmOnline, the NHS App, and Near Me.

About the study

The study is on adults aged 18 to 45, and explores how they use these services, what influences their decision to use them, and what affects continued use over time.

Who can take part

• Aged 18 to 45
• Used any digital GP service, even once

What happens

• Short informal interview
• Focus on your experiences only
• No personal identifying details will be asked during the interview
• Participation is voluntary

Your views could help improve digital primary care services in Scotland.

Email rabiaaziz_7@outlook.com to schedule an informal interview