New prosthetic implant helping veterans on the road to civvy street
A pioneering new prosthetic implant is making changes and improvements for veterans transitioning back to civvy street with an amputation.
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Category: Wellbeing
Celebrating Remembrance with The Poppy Factory
Every autumn, the streets of Britain turn red, with Remembrance poppies being worn commemorating the sacrifices made by veterans and current serving personnel. Charity, The Poppy Factory not only creates the humble poppy, but helps veterans into work.
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Charities join forces to support military dementia carers
Armed Forces personnel caring for loved ones with dementia will receive life changing support thanks to a survey conducted by the RAF Association.
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Preparing for fireworks this Bonfire Night
Fireworks are used to celebrate various dates in the calendar, such as New Year and the impending Bonfire Night on 5 November. But for veterans and those living with PTSD, this time of year can be distressing and even trigger flashbacks, or other symptoms of the condition.
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Prince Harry launches British Invictus Games team
Today (29 October), Prince Harry has announced his British team for the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hague.
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Dedicated suicide bereavement support services announced
Today (27 October), the Department of Health and Social Care have announced the launch of dedicated suicide bereavement support across England.
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Remembering World War II: At home and on the frontline
When World War II broke out in 1939, lives were changed to serve for Britain and contribute to the war effort. 80 years later, we remember the work done by those on the frontline and on the home front, whose sacrifices changed the course of history.
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Getting CV savvy
Your CV is the gateway to your skills, so it’s important it makes a lasting impression. One recruiter shares his unique perspective of leaving the Armed Forces and expertly tailoring a CV.
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Brand-new mental health platform launched by Public Health England
Today (7 October), at the start of Mental Health Awareness Week, Public Health England (PHE), in partnership with the NHS, have announced the launch of a brand-new mental health platform, Every Mind Matters.
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INTERVIEW: Brian Wood and the Battle of Danny Boy
Awarded the Military Cross for his gallant, heroic, selfless acts on the frontline to standing trial accused of war crimes: Brian Wood MC has a story to share. He takes Lorne Gillies back to 2003 and the Battle of Danny Boy.
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