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Supporting mental health during COVID-19

March 24, 2020March 23, 2020adminLeave a Comment

During stressful times as these, it’s more important than ever to look after your mental health and make it as much of a priority as your physical health.

The best podcasts to listen to in isolation

March 23, 2020adminLeave a Comment

If you’ve been social distancing or self-isolating, you might be looking for new things to do to keep yourself entertained and stay positive during this challenging time. And podcasts are great fun and can feel like you’re not alone.

Promoting community spirit during COVID-19

March 17, 2020adminLeave a Comment

*This is an ongoing story, so we may update this post* With everything in the news feeling quite doom and gloom over the last few days, it’s natural to have questions or worries about the situation concerning coronavirus.

Prince Harry launches British Invictus Games team

October 29, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Today (29 October), Prince Harry has announced his British team for the 2020 Invictus Games in The Hague.

Brand-new mental health platform launched by Public Health England

October 7, 2019adminLeave a Comment

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.

Family first: Supporting military families

July 29, 2019July 29, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Leaving the Armed Forces is a large adjustment. As the time comes for your partner or spouse to transition into civilian life, Saskia Harper asks: What guidance is available for military families going through resettlement?

The Drive to Succeed

April 30, 2019April 30, 2019adminLeave a Comment

Leaving the military opens up a whole world of options and a chance to discover new interests. For many, these new hobbies turn into life-long passions that can help with the process of transitioning back to civvy street. Martyn Compton joined the Army at 16 and served in the Household Cavalry as a Lance Corporal. In […]

Walking for change

December 22, 2018December 22, 2018adminLeave 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.

MOBILIZE mindful movement

December 22, 2017adminLeave a Comment

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 […]