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Carly standing by to support fellow female veterans

Grace Andrews 22 March 2023 Case Studies, Getting you back to work

Carly had a successful career in the Army, rising to the rank of Corporal throughout her 13 years of Service in Northern Ireland, Cyprus, Iraq and Afghanistan. Then her mental …

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David Atkin, RAF Regiment veteran supported by The Poppy Factory

David is determined to inspire others

Dan Hodges 10 March 2023 Case Studies, Getting you back to work

When his military career was cut short by a devastating back injury, RAF Regiment veteran David Atkin had no idea what the future would hold. Determined to walk and to …

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RAF Regiment Tony Scott in service

Lightening the load for RAF Regiment veteran Tony

Dan Hodges 12 January 2023 Case Studies, General

A sense of purpose and determination has always driven Tony Scott forward, during his time in service with the RAF Regiment, as a police detective and then as a self-employed …

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Practical and personalised support makes the difference for Adam

Dan Hodges 31 October 2022 Case Studies, General

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 …

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Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Service sessions help boost Trevor’s wellbeing

Grace Andrews 21 October 2022 Case Studies, General

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, …

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Close working with NHS helps Zoe rebuild confidence

Grace Andrews 9 August 2022 Case Studies, General

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 …

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Paul recalls vivid experience of the Falklands conflict

Dan Hodges 11 June 2022 Case Studies, General

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 …

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Rob Townsend enjoying the outdoors in Wales

Self-discovery drives Rob to help others

Dan Hodges 24 May 2022 Case Studies, General

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 …

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Teaching comes naturally to Darren after the Royal Navy

Grace Andrews 6 April 2022 Case Studies

  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. …

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Greg re-packages his operations experience for civilian market

Grace Andrews 30 March 2022 Case Studies

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, …

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Ex-paratrooper Daniel has benefited from employment support in London

Ex-forces employment support helps Daniel secure steady work in London

Dan Hodges 11 January 2022 Case Studies

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 …

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Veteran Keith Watkinson has been supported into employment by The Poppy Factory

Sustainable energy gives Keith his second wind

Dan Hodges 3 December 2021 Case Studies, General

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 …

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