What is the Purpose of Project Semaphore? The purpose of project semaphore is to address the issue of digital isolation in older Veterans, which exacerbates loneliness and poverty. It is a Project to provide friendship, support and practical help, with the outcome of better spiritual and mental health. Who Manages Project Semaphore? Project Semaphore is a Royal… Read More
What is the Shipmates & Oppos Programme? The Shipmates & Oppos Programme is the Royal Navy’s support programme for personnel leaving the Royal Navy (RN), Royal Marines (RM) & Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). What is the Role of the Shipmates & Oppos Programme? Its role is to: Act as a signposting service. It is managed… Read More
Outline of Project Gunwharf Shore employment opportunities for all general service junior ratings (JRs). Divisional care responsibility to the employing officers/senior ratings. Provide clear branch/specialisation employment pathways that provide meaningful, rewarding and beneficial shore employment opportunities. Interim Operational Capability April 2018 at PORFLOT/DEVFLOT. Full Operational Capability April 2019 at PORFLOT/DEVFLOT. Why Change? The current JR waterfront… Read More
What is “Aggie Weston’s”? “Dame Agnes Weston’s Royal Charity for the Naval Service” (or “Aggie Weston’s”) is one of the oldest naval charities and has been serving members of the naval service and their families since 1876. What is the Role of Aggie Weston’s? Provision of Pastoral Support to serving members of the Royal Navy and… Read More
What is the Rebalancing Lives Fund? The Rebalancing Lives (RBL) Fund (Public Money) aims to help improve the work/life balance of RN/RM personnel by providing financial assistance to projects that deliver RBL benefit in order to combat disruption, uncertainty, drudgery & boredom, wasteful working and an unreasonable pace or weight of work. Who Manages the RBL?… Read More
What is the Role of the Naval Service Parents Network (NSPN)? The NSPN was established to provide support to all Naval Service Parents both at home and whilst deployed. What is the Aim of the NSPN? The aim of the NSPN is to provide Naval parents, both deployed and in the UK, with a support… Read More
In order to have a more appropriate and inclusive title which reflects the services and support that is provided to service parents, Royal Navy Maternity Cells have now been re-titled Parenting Support and Information Teams (PS & IT). This will ensure that all service parents have access to support and information regarding associated leave (Maternity,… Read More
Boot Camp & Military Fitness Institute 