Former Dragons’ Den entrepreneur, Duncan Bannatyne, has announced he will be offering veterans who have post traumatic stress disorder free memberships to his 72 health clubs across the country.
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Continue ReadingThis 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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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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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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A study by the University of Glasgow has found that veterans who serve for a short time are at an increased risk of non-fatal self-harm. The study examined nearly 57,000 veterans alongside 172,000 people with no record of military service over a period of 30 years. Increased risk The overall risk of self-harm to veterans […]
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Forces veterans could be in line to have their driving licences stamped with a ‘V’ to recognise their service. The card would help the country’s 2.5 million former military personnel gain easier access to services, and could also give access to discounts. Prime Minister Theresa May would work as proof of service, and be the […]
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A team of injured servicemen are joining forces to make history on the racetrack – and nothing’s going to get in their way. Team BRIT founder Dave Player and team member Jimmy Hill tell Advance’s Lindsay Cochrane about their high-speed journey so far When Dave Player set up KartForce in 2010, he knew it […]
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