Adam’s career with the Royal Engineers saw him clearing minefields, building bridges and protecting his regiment from improvised explosive devices in Afghanistan. But when he left the military, it took …
Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service sessions help boost Trevor’s wellbeing
London Veterans Partnership seeks to build a strong, supportive and inclusive network with London’s ex-Forces community at its centre. In doing so it will help veterans gain access to services, …
Close working with NHS helps Zoe rebuild confidence
For ex-Forces patients who are being treated for health conditions, it can be hard to find a path to employment. Low confidence, depression, anxiety and addiction are just some of …
Paul recalls vivid experience of the Falklands conflict
Just two years after joining the Army, Paul Clayton boarded a ship destined for the Falkland Islands, part of the British Task Force sent to counter the Argentinian invasion. He …
Self-discovery drives Rob to help others
Welsh Guards veteran Rob Townsend served as a combat medic in Afghanistan, an experience that he found hard to move on from after returning home to his family in South …
Teaching comes naturally to Darren after the Royal Navy
Darren Garnett had a successful career in the Royal Navy, with opportunities to serve abroad and become an instructor. Then he was medically discharged and struggled to find employment. …
Greg re-packages his operations experience for civilian market
Greg served in the Army all over the world, rising to the rank of Warrant Officer Class 2. Witnessing injuries in Iraq took a toll on his mental health. Now, …
Ex-forces employment support helps Daniel secure steady work in London
After serving for more than 10 years in the Parachute Regiment, Daniel found it hard to settle in civilian employment. With support from The Poppy Factory, he has gained a …
Sustainable energy gives Keith his second wind
Keith Watkinson enjoyed a successful Army career, serving in Bosnia, Kosovo, Northern Ireland, Afghanistan and Iraq. Then he had equal success running his own business, until addiction and PTSD took …
Support helps Dorando smooth out plasterer training
Former soldier Dorando Orsi went through a turbulent time in the civilian world. With employment support from Remploy, The Poppy Factory, and Armed Forces Bikers, the 53-year-old from Ceredigion is …
Nurse Sarah delivers a new kind of care
Following a successful Army nursing career, mum-of-one Sarah Groves encountered tough times but was determined to get back into work again. Although it has been a long journey, she is …
A clean break for Phil
Phil enjoyed a long career in the Army and then the police. After considering retirement and his next steps, the isolation of Covid-19 left Phil feeling like he wanted to …