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Help for Heroes is expanding the reach of its services for former servicemen and women across Liverpool and is holding a series of roadshows in the next couple of weeks to spread the word.
Nick Settle has taken on the role of Community Builder with the Charity, as part of the plan to make support for veterans more sustainable and accessible, by building on the strengths of the local community.
Nick said: “My role is to reach out to veterans and families and connect them to their communities. I’m eager to learn about what’s going on in the local community and hear people’s thoughts, suggestions, and any events happening in the area that could benefit veterans and their families.”
Nick is leading eight roadshows in local libraries over the next two weeks, starting on Monday 14 July. The sessions are free and open to everyone in the community, whether you are a veteran, a family member of a serviceman or woman, or simply someone interested in supporting the Armed Forces Community. They will be an opportunity to find out about the services that the Charity provides and the resources available to support our Armed Forces Community.
My role is to link veterans into their local communities."
Community Builder, Liverpool
Nick is now part of a team including nurses, mental health specialists, case managers and occupational therapists, who are supporting veterans across the Merseyside region. Nick added: “We think there is a real need here. We know that there are around 48,195 former servicemen and women across Merseyside, so there are more people who could benefit.
“Isolation can be a problem for veterans, which can lead to other mental health challenges. The Charity will continue to provide direct physical, mental and welfare services for former service men and women. However, in addition to this, my role is to link veterans into their local communities. We know veterans have a lot of strengths and leadership skills that can benefit local communities – and getting them more involved can help combat feelings of isolation. We’re not just supporting people with a one-off intervention or service.”
Roadshow Venues
The roadshows will be held at the following libraries -
Speke Parklands Library, Mon 14 July, 10am – 1pm
Norris Green Library, Mon14 July, 2pm – 5pm
Childwall Library, Tues 15 July, 11am – 2pm
Central Library, Weds 16 July, 2pm – 6pm
Garston Library, Thurs 17 July, 12pm – 3pm
Toxteth Library, Tues 22 July, 10am – 1pm
Walton Community Library, Weds 23 July, 10am – 1pm
Spellow Library, Weds 23 July, 2pm – 5pm