We have announced the difficult decision to undergo a major restructure in order to protect our life-changing recovery services from the devastating financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
The family and friends of a Scots army captain who died after running the London Marathon four years ago have marked the anniversary by completing the 2.6 Challenge in his memory, raising over £2000 in aid of injured veterans.
It’s National Gardening Week and, as many of us are spending more time in our gardens, we’d like to reflect on how outdoor projects at our Tedworth House Recovery Centre, funded by our partner Moto in the Community, have supported our beneficiaries in their recovery journeys.
With lockdown turning many of our lives upside down, it’s completely natural to feel overwhelmed whilst trying to find a new routine.
A veteran who suffered a life changing injury is proudly serving her country again in her NHS role to help defeat coronavirus.
Did you know that baking can be a great mental health booster for you and your family? We recently commissioned research to explore the link between baking and well-being, after finding that culinary therapy can be a useful recovery aide for veterans.
Veteran Gavin Lewis was a Private in the Royal Regiment of Wales for 12 years. Service in Northern Ireland with the Royal Hampshire Regiment, led to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, blackouts, seizures, excessive drinking and eventually, the breakdown of his marriage and homelessness four years ago.
Recently our Wellbeing Team hosted a live Q&A session on our Twitter and Instagram pages, inviting you to put your questions to them on anxiety, social isolation and mental health.
Veterans supported by Help for Heroes are returning to the front line, alongside thousands of others, to support the NHS in the battle against coronavirus.
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.
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.
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.
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.
