MOBILIZE is an organisation supporting veterans struggling to access treatment, advice or exercise since leaving the military. Retired RAMC Major Cameron Angus founded MOBILIZE, and is helping to relieve the symptoms of PTSD or injury through mindful movement, physiotherapy, Pilates, meditation and group rehabilitation. I was in the medical corps for 30 years had posts […]
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Forces veterans could be in line to have their driving licences stamped with a ‘V’ to recognise their service. The card would help the country’s 2.5 million former military personnel gain easier access to services, and could also give access to discounts. Prime Minister Theresa May would work as proof of service, and be the […]
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It’s the dream for many – but buying a home can be much more complex than you’d think, especially when you’re leaving the Forces. We take a look at what support is out there to help make the process more straightforward Becoming a homeowner is a pretty great feeling – but the path to property […]
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Moving things by road, rail and sea, the world of logistics has lots of exciting opportunities, many of which are brilliantly suited to ex-military personnel. We take a look at some of the best roles worth checking out Distribution manager A distribution manager plays a key part in logistics for many companies, coordinating the movement […]
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Jaguar Land Rover tell us about their work with the Armed Forces community Jaguar Land Rover’s support for the inspirational Armed Services charity Mission Motorsport has already proved to be a major success on a number of fronts. As well as playing a vital role in helping many injured former service personnel to “race, recover […]
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John Pitt-Brooke, general secretary of the Forces Pension Society, explains what the organisation has to offer you I am delighted to offer a warm welcome to Advance, a magazine which will I know help those managing the transition from service to civilian life. Just as we do. I hope Advance prospers and brings much-needed information […]
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A team of injured servicemen are joining forces to make history on the racetrack – and nothing’s going to get in their way. Team BRIT founder Dave Player and team member Jimmy Hill tell Advance’s Lindsay Cochrane about their high-speed journey so far When Dave Player set up KartForce in 2010, he knew it […]
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In a line of work where self-reliance is encouraged, many members of the Forces are reluctant to speak out about what’s going on inside their heads – but experts say it’s time they did Mental health problems are on the rise in the UK – and amongst the military community. Experts reckon that this […]
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The leading discount site for serving personnel, veterans and their families tell us more about what they have to offer When we heard that a member of the Armed Forces who had recently returned from military operations was denied a discount in a major high street store, but a student in front of him […]
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