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Monday 24 May 2021

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.

Veterans' stories from Iraq, 10 years on
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Sunday 23 May 2021

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….

Bluey's from Iraq: Simon Brown and Warren Ward
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Saturday 22 May 2021

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.

Bluey's from Iraq: Mark Clougherty
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Saturday 22 May 2021

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.

Bluey's from Iraq: Matt and Zoe Neve
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Saturday 22 May 2021

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.

The important role sport can have on both physical and psychological wellbeing
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Wednesday 28 April 2021

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.

Prince Philip: A True Military Hero
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Saturday 17 April 2021

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.

Help for Heroes Services Update
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Friday 09 April 2021

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.

How Royal Navy veteran Mike is carving out a career making world-class cricket bats
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Friday 26 March 2021

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.

How we are collaborating with communities and local clubs to develop inclusive health and wellbeing opportunities
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Friday 12 March 2021

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.

Our response to The Budget March 2021
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Thursday 04 March 2021

Our response to The Budget March 2021

While we are concerned about the lack of financial support for the NHS, Social Care services and the Charity sector in general, we welcome the support to the veteran community demonstrated in yesterday’s Budget. This follows a meeting between Help for Heroes CEO Melanie Waters and the Chancellor at the end of last year alongside charity partners to discuss the impact of the pandemic on veterans’ charities.

How the power of sport helps wounded veterans recover post injury
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Monday 22 February 2021

How the power of sport helps wounded veterans recover post injury

Dean is a Physical Development Coach, who uses the power of sport to help wounded veterans recover post injury. Because Dean himself is a veteran, he has a unique understanding of the challenges many of them face. Dean was injured in Afghanistan in 2010, and it was his own experience of using exercise as part of his recovery that led to him wanting to help others in the same way.