The Reserve Forces
The Royal Naval (RN) & Royal Marines (RM) Reserveswww.royal-navy.mod.uk
The Royal Navy website provides information about the role of the RNR and RMR and how to join.
The Territorial Army (TA)
www.army.mod.uk
The Army website provides information about the TA, the benefits of joining and career options available.
The Royal Air Force (RAF) Reserves
www.raf.mod.uk
The Royal Air Force website provides more information about joining the RAF Reserves and the career options available.
The Cadet Forces
The Air Cadets
www.aircadets.org
This website contains details for potential and existing Cadets. It includes information about how to sign up, the type of activities undertaken by Air Cadets, the history of the Air Cadets and extensive useful links.
UK Government/welfare
Ministry of Defence
www.mod.uk
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) website provides key information about the MOD and UK Armed Forces, including public reports and regular news updates.
PAX Insurance
www.paxinsurance.co.uk
Pax Insurance provides a range of insurance products designed specifically for service personnel and their families.
Defence Discount Directory
www.forcesdiscounts-mod.co.uk
The official Defence Discount website, solely for the benefit of the defence community and their families.
Defence.com
www.defence.com
Defence.com offers accurate industry intelligence, advertising and recruitment opportunities to military, government and defence industry officials.
British Forces Post Office
www.bfpo.org.uk
The British Forces Post Office (BFPO) website provides information on the different postal services (bluey, e-bluey) available to keep in touch with Reservists who have been mobilised and deployed overseas.
SSAFA Forces Help
www.ssafa.org.uk
The official website for the national charity which helps serving and ex-Service men, women and their families in need. The aim of the association is to relieve need, suffering and distress amongst all persons eligible under their charter. The site contains concise information regarding all forms of welfare available including information about the health service provided by SSAFA.
The Citizens Advice Bureau
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB), is an organisation that provides free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on a limitless range of subjects, including debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment, immigration and consumer issues.
Community Legal Services
www.legalservices.gov.uk
The Legal Services Commission (LSC) is an executive non-departmental public body, created under the Access to Justice Act 1999, to replace the Legal Aid Board. The website contains information on how the LSC works, how to find legal assistance, application details, and case history examples.
The Scottish Legal Aid Board
www.slab.org.uk
The Scottish Legal Aid Board is responsible for managing legal aid in Scotland. The website provides information for the public and legal profession about legal aid and the Scottish Legal Aid Board.
The Law Society
www.solicitors-online.com
The Law Society website contains comprehensive lists of solicitors working in private practice and law firms regulated by the Law Society of England and Wales who have opted to be included on the site. This site holds details on how to find a law firm near you and how to verify the details of a specific law firm or solicitor.
Jobcentre Plus
www.jobcentreplus.co.uk
Jobcentre Plus is part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Information about how Jobcentre Plus can help employers meet their recruitment needs, or how they can help people looking for work, can be found on the Jobcentre Plus website.
International Reserve Forces
Canada: Canadian Reserve Forces
www.cflc.forces.gc.ca
Information and advice for Canadian employers and Reservists on employment issues involving members of the Canadian Volunteer Reserve Forces.
USA: Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)www.esgr.com
ESGR promotes both public and private understanding of the National Guard and Reserve in order to gain US employer and community support.
Australia: Defence Reserves Support Council
www.defence.gov.au/drsc
The Defence Reserve Support Council provides a link between the Australian Defence Force (ADF), employers and the community from which Reservists are drawn.
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