Special animal lovers needed
SERVICE Dogs UK is on the lookout for dog-loving people in West Sussex, Surrey and East and North Hampshire.
As the charity grows, it is in need of more temporary foster homes for the rescue dogs it has u...
Mental health preconceptions hold veterans back
ONE third of veterans feel perceptions around mental health issues relating to time served in the Armed Forces, such as PTSD, are detrimental to their career progression on civvy street.
According to a new...
Families share Invictus spirit
FORMER Army Lance Corporal Matthew Elliot is ready to compete at the Invictus Games and, thanks to the Royal British Legion, his wife and children will be supporting him all the way.
RBL is co-ordinating tra...
Aftershock
In his acclaimed book Aftershock, journalist Matthew Green tells the story of life after combat. he spoke to many families about their experiences and here he shares extracts from his interviews…
WHILE man...
Bonfire warning for Service veterans
Leading Veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress says November can be a difficult month for ex-Service personnel, with fireworks and Remembrance Sunday potentially triggering flashbacks
COMBAT Str...
A step in the right direction for Wales’ military veterans
A PIONEERING initiative offering guidance and support to military veterans and others with post-traumatic stress disorder and psychosocial problems such as homelessness, substance misuse and mental health issue...
Making the most of today
EX-Serviceman, Mark Isherwood, has been surprised with an unexpected action-packed family getaway by train company CrossCountry.
Mark, 27 from Warrington, served in Afghanistan in 2010 as a member of the Roy...
Train in mental health first aid
IF you have an interest in mental health, you can apply to join one of several funded instructor training courses to help your military community.
The Government’s Armed Forces Mental Health First Aid progr...
Family board meeting
THE front line is not the only place where battles are fought. Partners, parents and children are also deeply affected by a loved-one’s military experiences and often bear a heavy burden if injuries, be they ph...
Warrior welfare widened
THE Warrior Programme is an education and training course designed to give individuals the tools and techniques to manage the ups and downs of life.
It has already helped 500 veterans and is now able to reac...