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Speaking out about mental health
It's Mental Health Awareness Week all this week and while more and more RAF personnel and veterans are seeking support for mental health problems, many still suffer in silence.
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How we supported Flight Sergeant Mark Yardley
Flight Sergeant Mark Yardley and his wife Dawn were excitedly looking forward to the birth of their son, Sam, in May 2006. But complications during Dawn's labour meant Sam had been starved of oxygen during delivery and they were later given the devastating news that he had suffered brain damage.
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"If I could give Mum anything I'd want her to be better and still in the Air Force, doing what she loves"
Ann Hughes served in the RAF Police but in 2007 her RAF career was cut short when she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. In this guest blog, Ann's daughter, Lauren, tells us about her amazing mum.
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"Mum is my hero!"
This Mother's Day we are celebrating all RAF mums. In this guest blog Catherine Argent, tells us why her mum has been such an inspiration to her over the years!
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"Princess Marina House is a wonderful place"
When former rear-gunner Peter Potter was awarded the Legion d'Honneur, there was only one place he wanted to have his medal presented to him, amongst friends and peers at the RAF Benevolent Fund's Princess Marina House.
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A home for James and Sarah
In January 2017 James Faulkner and his wife Sarah celebrated buying their first home together. The couple had been living in an RAF Benevolent Fund Housing Trust property, where James had lived after he was diagnosed with a devastating brain tumour.
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Britain's oldest Bomber Command pilot celebrates his 100th birthday at Princess Marina House
Yesterday, Bomber Command veteran, Bill Lucas, marked his 100th birthday at the RAF Benevolent Fund's Princess Marina House.
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Spending Christmas away from loved ones
Squadron Leader Matt Sharrock is just one of many RAF personnel who'll be spending Christmas away from their families.
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Carols ring out at St Clement Danes
On Sunday 11 December, hundreds of guests enjoyed an unforgettable festive afternoon at the Royal Air Force Central Church, celebrating the spirit of Christmas for the RAF Benevolent Fund’s Carol Service.
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"The best present I've ever had!"
When RAF veteran Stanley Lavender suffered a stroke in 2014, he lost his independence. Now, he's encouraging others like him to ask for help should they find themselves in need.
