Support for soldiers leaving the Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence provides a number of services for people leaving the Armed Forces.
There's lots of support available for those selected for redundancy today. If you're affected there's information here: http://t.co/YIjeE1TE
From @DefenceHQ on Twitter:There are also many charities providing information and support to former soldiers. For example, the SSAFA provides a free telephone support line:
Worried by today's announcement of redundancies among the Armed Forces? Talk things through in confidence w/ Forcesline http://t.co/gU8xyp24
From @SSAFAForcesHelp on Twitter:
3,800 jobs axed in Armed Forces
The Ministry of Defence announced 3,800 job losses in the Armed Forces. Although less than expected, further cuts to the Army are possible.
Thousands of soldiers face axe as Armed Forces downsize
Thousands of soldiers will learn today that they are to be made redundant as part of the downsizing of the Armed Forces.