Wellbeing – Advance Magazine

Raising awareness at the Veterans’ Mental Health Conference

March 15, 2019 adminLeave a Comment

Yesterday (14 March) the annual Veterans’ Mental Health Conference (VMHC) took place in London, highlighting the key issues in military mental health.

The significance of Commonwealth Day for the Armed Forces

March 11, 2019March 15, 2019 adminLeave a Comment

Today (11 March) is Commonwealth Day, a chance to celebrate the diversity and unity of the Commonwealth.

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.

On the frontline of veteran support

December 23, 2018December 21, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

In November the UK Government premiered an exciting initiative dedicated to delivering support for veterans.

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, 2018March 15, 2019 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.

Government announces £10 million for veterans’ mental health

October 30, 2018October 30, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

Yesterday (29 October), Chancellor Philip Hammond announced an additional £10 million to support veterans’ mental health needs, to mark the centenary of the armistice.

Portrait of PTSD: veteran mental health in the media

October 15, 2018 adminLeave a Comment

Recent BBC drama Bodyguard has been praised for its accurate portrayal of combat-related PTSD. Tom McDonald spoke to the experts and those living with the condition to gauge its impact. Depictions of combat-related post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in media have been around for some time. The most common symptom shown within the media is […]