Professor Renata Gomes, Chief Scientific Officer at Blind Veterans UK and newly appointed Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, is to deliver a virtual public lecture on Blind Veterans UK’s research – sharing knowledge for the benefit of wider humanity.
Read moreWe know pain can seriously affect your ability to lead an independent life. That’s why SWV offers UK veterans free one-toone consultations with a qualified pain consultant.
Read moreWalking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’) is launching a new podcast series ‘Overcoming’. The podcast focuses on ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, from veterans who have overcome life-changing challenges to figures from public life.
Read moreIn honour of this significant day, Blesma is delighted to launch the ‘VE Day 76 Victory challenge’ – a unique event with an aim to raise funds for Blesma’s injured veterans, some of whom bravely fought in World War II and are still supported by Blesma to this very day.
Read moreOn 13 April Jon walked his first unaided 5k after his leg was amputated below the knee on November 13 2020.
Read moreJoin us this April to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. We will be focussing on seeing the ability and not the disability of our community members.
Read moreMore than 200 jobs have been secured by veterans with mental and physical health conditions since the first UK lockdown, following employment support from The Poppy Factory.
Read moreOne of Britain’s highest-ranking female firefighters has revealed that women make up less than 7% of the nation’s 32,223 crews with women reluctant to apply for posts.
Read moreThe Who Dares Wins instructor has revealed that his lethal missions exacted a toll on his wife and children who didn’t know if he would return from secret assignments.
Read moreThe Resilience Sessions is a podcast that brings together injured veterans from Blesma, the Limbless Veterans Charity, and a well-known public figures to share their stories of facing challenges of all kinds.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
