Down under: the 2018 Invictus Games
This year’s Invictus Games saw 500 athletes from 18 nations compete down under in Sydney. The games celebrate the camaraderie and perseverance that comes with serving in the Armed Forces.
Fight like a girl: supporting female veterans
Recent research revealed that female veterans feel there is less support for them than their male peers when leaving the Armed Forces. We take a deeper look at the issue, to find out what more can be done to prepare women for life after the Military.
On the frontline of veteran support
In November the UK Government premiered an exciting initiative dedicated to delivering support for veterans.
Walking for change
Armed with a tent, a challenge, and ambition, one man left a Welsh carpark in August of 2017. Over a year later, veteran Christian Lewis is still powering through his challenge: to walk the coastline of the UK. Christian spoke with Lorne Gillies about his mission.
Veterans employment charity, The Poppy Factory launches #WorkingWithPTSD initiative
Veterans employment charity, The Poppy Factory, has launched their #WorkingWithPTSD campaign today (28 November).
Veteran and refugee advocate, Harry Leslie Smith, has passed away
Everyone at Advance is saddened to hear the news that World War Two veteran, Harry Leslie Smith, has passed away at 95-years-old.
UK governments announce ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’
The UK, Scottish and Welsh governments, alongside the Northern Ireland Office, have announced the ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’, a specialised support system for those who have served in the armed forces.
Thousands send support to RAF veteran, Harry Leslie Smith
All of us at Advance were saddened to hear the news that veteran and advocate of refugees, Harry Leslie Smith, was admitted to hospital last night (20 November) GMT.
Celebrating this London Poppy Day
Today (1 November) is London Poppy Day. Celebrated on the first day of November each year, London Poppy Day aims to raise money for The Royal British Legion in the run up to Remembrance Day.
Government announces £10 million for veterans’ mental health
Yesterday (29 October), Chancellor Philip Hammond announced an additional £10 million to support veterans’ mental health needs, to mark the centenary of the armistice.