A new scheme aimed at helping forces families in Moray overcome loneliness has been launched.
The RAF Benevolent Fund has created the two-year project to build on work already done by the charity on social isolation.
Four bases across the UK, including RAF Lossiemouth, are taking part in the initiative that will involve providing support to overcome barriers.
It is hoped the work will encourage personnel to become involved in community life by taking part in clubs and activities on the base and in the area.
Veronica Young, who will be leading the project at RAF Lossiemouth, said: “My calling in life is most definitely helping people.
“As someone who’s experienced first-hand all the challenges that come with marrying into the services, moving away from home and your family and friends, I feel naturally drawn helping improve the support for families and serving personnel.”
Damian Pinel, RAF projects manager at the RAF Benevolent Fund, explained that loneliness was an issue not solely confined to veterans.
He said: “Station life can be difficult to adjust to for many members of the serving RAF community, so we wanted to offer greater support to those who might be struggling.
“This project complements other initiatives we’ve launched that promote positive mental wellbeing, such as the listening and counselling service and group wellbeing breaks.”
