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NHS waiting lists in England hit 5 million

Veterans' Clinical Advisor Julie Thain-Smith shares her thoughts to the news that there are now more than 5 million on NHS waiting lists.

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Veterans and Families Survey 2021

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Our response to NHS waiting times...

Our Head of Clinical & Medical Services, Carol Betteridge OBE, talks about NHS waiting times and the pressure on the service, and how Covid-19 has had such an impact on our wounded, injured and sick veterans, and their loved ones.

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Veterans' stories from Iraq, 10 years on

Here we share three stories of inspirational veterans wounded in Iraq who we have supported in their on-going recovery. Ways of communicating with loved ones back home were scarce in the warzone so they relied on sending military airmail letters, known as ‘Blueys’. They’ve shared some of their precious letters with us….

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Bluey's from Iraq: Simon Brown and Warren Ward

Iraq War survivors, Simon Brown and Warren Ward, share their 'bluey's' (blue airmail letters home), highlighting the trauma and inspiration of their own experiences that led them into the care and support of Help for Heroes.

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Bluey's from Iraq: Mark Clougherty

Iraq War survivor Mark Clougherty, shares some of the stories from his 'bluey's' (blue airmail letters home), highlighting the trauma and inspiration of his own experiences that led him into the care and support of Help for Heroes.

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Bluey's from Iraq: Matt and Zoe Neve

Zoe Neve, wife of Iraq War survivor, Matt Neve, shares her story of Matt's 'bluey's' (blue airmail letters home), highlighting the trauma and inspiration of his experiences that led him into the care and support of Help for Heroes.

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The important role sport can have on both physical and psychological wellbeing

In his role as Activity and Wellbeing Lead for Wales and Hereford, Nick helps wounded veterans enjoy sporting activities that support their recovery journeys. Having studied Sport Science at university, Nick has always understood the important role sport can have on both physical and psychological wellbeing.

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Prince Philip: A True Military Hero

The thoughts and prayers of everybody at Help for Heroes is with the Queen and the Royal Family as they lay The Duke of Edinburgh to rest today. We remember his military heroism and why he will always be one of us, a veteran.

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Help for Heroes Services Update

Help for Heroes will no longer be operating out of its four Recovery Services and instead, all support for veterans will be delivered in the community or online. The Recovery Centres will be used by the MoD for serving personnel.

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How Royal Navy veteran Mike is carving out a career making world-class cricket bats

Mike Kennedy, an injured Navy veteran, has created a limited-edition, handmade cricket bat to raise money for Help for Heroes. Mike sustained massive injuries to his lower back in a rocket attack in Iraq in 2008, and spent the next five years in and out of rehab. In a bid to forge a new career, Mike, an outstanding cricketer, received support from Help for Heroes to get back on his feet, regain his confidence and he began to shape his future in cricket.

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How we are collaborating with communities and local clubs to develop inclusive health and wellbeing opportunities

We know, first-hand, the power that sport can play in people's physical and psychological recovery if they experience a life changing injury or illness. Last year alone, nearly one in two of our veterans requested access to health and wellbeing activities to aid their recovery.