The events celebrating Armed Forces Day
Saturday (29 June) is Armed Forces Day, where we show our appreciation for the Armed Forces and everything they do for the UK.
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Dragons’ Den entrepreneur offers free gym memberships for veterans with PTSD
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.
Continue ReadingMedical negligence support from Medical Solicitors
Medical negligence is an unfortunate occurrence, but when it happens, it is good to know that there is specialist support on hand.
Continue ReadingDown under: the 2018 Invictus Games
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.
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Walking for change
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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UK governments announce ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’
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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Veterans who served for short time found to be at higher risk of self-harm
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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Armed Forces veterans to get own ID card
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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Racing to recovery
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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