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Scottish based factory launched to retrain veterans

January 4, 2019 adminLeave a Comment

A plant based in Bishopton, Renfrewshire has become the first of its kind to hire veterans to help them retrain and upskill.

Hitting the business bullseye

January 3, 2019December 21, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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.

Down under: the 2018 Invictus Games

December 29, 2018December 21, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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

December 26, 2018December 21, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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.

Walking for change

December 22, 2018December 22, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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

November 28, 2018November 28, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

Veterans employment charity, The Poppy Factory, has launched their #WorkingWithPTSD campaign today (28 November).

Veteran and refugee advocate, Harry Leslie Smith, has passed away

November 28, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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’

November 26, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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

November 21, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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

November 1, 2018November 1, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

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.