Chris
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“I felt unworthy of help, so it took a while to reach out. But thank goodness I did. Help for Heroes have been a constant in my life. They gave me the tools to kick start my career.”
If you served and are now living with pain, we can help.
We know pain can impact every part of daily life, disrupt your sleep and take a toll on your mental health.
Our clinical team, including nurses, occupational therapists, and medical advisors, can work with you to understand your needs and explore practical support.
On this page you can learn about our clinical support, recovery college, self-help guides and resources, as well as Hidden Wounds, our mental health therapy service.
Clinical support
Whatever physical challenges you face, we can help you get the support and equipment you need to help manage your illness or injury.
Many of our nurses and occupational therapists are veterans themselves. They’ll work with you to -
- Support you to manage your condition so you can improve your quality of life.
- Provide evidence-based advice and guidance to support you make informed decisions about your healthcare pathways.
- Help you break down real or perceived barriers in accessing healthcare services.
Recovery college and self-help guides
Not everyone feels ready for direct support — and that’s okay. Our self‑help guides and Recovery College courses offer practical ways to understand your pain, build confidence, and find small steps that help day to day. Courses include -
Explore all coursesResource Hub
This Resource Hub is here to give you and your family practical guidance on the things that matter most. And if you’re living with pain, we’ve pulled together articles you might find helpful, including -
- Tips for coping with chronic pain
- How to sleep with chronic pain
- The impact of pain on mental health
- How to describe your pain
- Mobility aids and how they can help
Hidden Wounds
Hidden Wounds is our free, confidential mental health service. Our trained therapists can help with a wide variety of conditions that may be affecting your mental well-being, including the emotional toll of pain.
If you think you could benefit from talking to one of our mental health professionals, just get in touch. To get support, all you need to do is submit an online form or call our friendly helpline team on 0300 303 9888.
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