It can be difficult to know where to turn for help when you transition back to civilian life. A range of organisations and charities are there to give you the tools to get you and your family back on-track. PTSD RESOLUTION Leaving the Armed Forces can be difficult even if it wasn’t through sickness or […]
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“Everyone’s experience of leaving the service is individual and unique,” says Denise Knowles, a counsellor at Relate, the UK’s largest provider of relationship support. “It’s all about managing expectations, for the person leaving the services, but also for their family.” Transitioning from the military into civilian life can come with challenges and new experiences, and […]
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MOBILIZE is an organisation supporting veterans struggling to access treatment, advice or exercise since leaving the military. Retired RAMC Major Cameron Angus founded MOBILIZE, and is helping to relieve the symptoms of PTSD or injury through mindful movement, physiotherapy, Pilates, meditation and group rehabilitation. I was in the medical corps for 30 years had posts […]
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In a line of work where self-reliance is encouraged, many members of the Forces are reluctant to speak out about what’s going on inside their heads – but experts say it’s time they did Mental health problems are on the rise in the UK – and amongst the military community. Experts reckon that this […]
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