News

All the latest updates from Help for Heroes

HELP FOR HEROES PROVIDES RESOURCES TO NATION’S HEALTH WORKERS

17 April 2020

Last week, Help for Heroes highlighted the need to make sure long-term support is in place for the nation’s health workers fighting Coronavirus. We are delighted to have now been asked to contribute our expertise to a package of support being created for Nightingale and NHS staff.

Read Full Story

Filter

Date

Search your keywords

Thursday 09 April 2020

Tips for creating a healthy routine

A healthy routine is linked to good mental health, and while your day to day life may have been temporarily disrupted, now is a good opportunity to establish a new routine that works for you in the current environment.

Thursday 09 April 2020

Tips for managing social isolation

Social isolation can feel difficult and can trigger lots of emotions, from anxiety to loneliness and boredom. As the coronavirus situation continues to unfold, lots of us may be struggling with these feelings as a result of being separated from friends and loved ones.

Wednesday 25 March 2020

Managing your sleep

Sleep is an essential part of maintaining good health and yet in these uncertain times, coronavirus-related worries can easily contribute to a loss of it.

Thursday 19 March 2020

Coronavirus Information and Guidance for Help for Heroes Supporters

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to present challenges, we are absolutely committed to supporting the ongoing recovery journeys of our wounded, injured and sick, and their families. Our teams are working hard to adapt our services in response to the challenges presented by Coronavirus, whilst keeping our beneficiaries, colleagues, volunteers, supporters and partners safe.

Tuesday 17 March 2020

Coronavirus Information and Guidance for Help for Heroes Veterans & Families

As coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to present challenges for everyone at present we feel it’s important to update you on how we plan to continue supporting our veterans and families at this time, and reassure you that we are continuing to follow Government and NHS advice.

Thursday 12 March 2020

Budget Support for Veterans

Help for Heroes is encouraged by the specific measures outlined in the Budget which will support veterans with their transition back into civilian life.

Wednesday 26 February 2020

£100,000 is a lot of dough

In 2009, David Brown and his late wife, Pat, did a fantastic thing. They ran a bake sale in their front garden for Armed Forces Day and raised £346 for Help for Heroes – but that was only the beginning of something even bigger.

Monday 24 February 2020

Shelley Cooper's Diary - Part Five

The fifth and final part of Shelley Cooper's diary detailing, from her point of view, the story of Ant Cooper's injury.

Thursday 13 February 2020

How Doing Good Can Bring You Love: A Help for Heroes Valentines Day Story

Phil and Jilly’s love story began in 2018 when Phil decided to undertake a challenge, called the Garrison Gallop, to run the 268 miles from Help for Heroes Recovery Centre in the East, Chavasse VC House in Colchester, to its Recovery Centre in the North, Phoenix House in Catterick.

Thursday 13 February 2020

Shelley Cooper's Diary - Part Four

Part Four of Shelley Cooper's diary detailing, from her point of view, the story of Ant Cooper's injury.

Tuesday 11 February 2020

Simon's Recovery Story

Help for Heroes believes a small number of veterans with ongoing complex rehabilitation needs resulting from operational injury, deserve access to the world-class skills at Stanford Hall, to support their recovery, whether that’s at the DMRC itself, or within their own communities. That includes one of our Very Seriously Injured veterans, Simon Vaughan.

Tuesday 04 February 2020

Shelley Cooper's Diary - Part Three

Part Three of Shelley Cooper's diary detailing, from her point of view, the story of Ant Cooper's injury.