Scottish based factory launched to retrain veterans
A plant based in Bishopton, Renfrewshire has become the first of its kind to hire veterans to help them retrain and upskill.
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Hitting the business bullseye
Leaving the Armed Forces you are well equipped with the drive it takes to master the business world. Skills and determination combined with the right support make ex-Forces personnel perfect entrepreneurs.
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The frontline of funeral care
Losing a loved one is a challenging test in life. The tireless and dedicated work of funeralcare workers can make the final farewell less daunting for families and friends. Veterans are ideal candidates to support people during the hardship of death.
Continue ReadingDown 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.
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On the frontline of veteran support
In November the UK Government premiered an exciting initiative dedicated to delivering support for veterans.
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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.
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Veterans employment charity, The Poppy Factory launches #WorkingWithPTSD initiative
Veterans employment charity, The Poppy Factory, has launched their #WorkingWithPTSD campaign today (28 November).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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