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Captain Tom Lane is running 125km in the Highlands for veterans

Captain Tom Lane takes on 125km Highland challenge for veterans

Dan Hodges 22 March 2021 Case Studies, Fundraising, General

A serving Army captain is gearing up for a gruelling challenge in one of the most remote parts of the UK on behalf of veterans with health conditions. Despite never …

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Bob joins Ambulance Service at height of pandemic

Dan Hodges 11 January 2021 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work

After serving in the Royal Military Police, Bob experienced some difficulties in his civilian career that had a serious impact on his mental health. With support from The Poppy Factory, …

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Army veteran Musa Jallow at BSS

Supporting Musa to step out from isolation

Dan Hodges 10 December 2020 Case Studies, Getting you back to work

Former Infantryman Musa Jallow, 39, was isolated and struggling with his mental health. He thought he would never have the confidence to work again. With employment support he is finding …

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Michael Muphy veteran employment support The Poppy Factory

Michael’s long journey to a secure home and future

Dan Hodges 19 November 2020 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work

After leaving the Army, Michael Murphy, 40, was hit by a series of family tragedies and went through a very difficult time. With employment support he was able to find …

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Donna overcomes challenges to join support network for South Wales veterans

Grace Andrews 29 September 2020 Case Studies

Army veteran Donna Purnell, 36, from Ammanford, experienced mental health challenges and reached breaking point years after leaving service. With joint support from Veterans NHS Wales, Change Step and The …

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Andy Jones on baord a helicopter

RAF veteran Andy soars in new role after turbulent times

Dan Hodges 22 September 2020 Case Studies, General

During a 12-year RAF career, Andy Jones worked on Tornado engines, joined a helicopter Search and Rescue crew and served alongside ambulance crews as a military co-responder. The father-of-one from …

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Ronnie Smith, who is running a personal marathon for The Poppy Factory with support from girlfriend Chelsea

Ronnie will run his own marathon to support fellow veterans into work

Dan Hodges 1 September 2020 Case Studies, General

A veteran soldier from Lincoln is taking on a marathon-length challenge to help others who are wounded, injured and sick and struggling to get back into employment. Ronnie Smith was …

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100 Lives: RAF veteran gets off to new start

RAF veteran Jim gets new career off the ground after stroke recovery 

Dan Hodges 5 May 2020 Case Studies, General

Jim served for many years in the RAF and in public service until a stroke left him temporarily paralysed down one side, bringing a sudden end to his career and …

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100 Lives: Keiren Hodgson in Cumbria

100 Lives: Building a strong foundation to weather challenging times

Dan Hodges 1 May 2020 Case Studies, General

Former soldier Keiren, 30, was on a self-destructive path after developing post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in Afghanistan, but with support he was able to turn his life around. …

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Steve seeks support to weather the storm

Dan Hodges 19 February 2020 Case Studies, General, Getting you back to work, Jobs, Military

After serving a full 23 years in the Royal Navy, Steve enjoyed a successful career in the NHS until drinking, depression and debt took their toll. With support from The …

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Gareth Norburn was supported into a new job with train engineering firm Siemens, with help from Katy at The Poppy Factory

100 Lives: Gareth takes stock and moves forward

Dan Hodges 13 December 2019 Case Studies, General

Gareth Norburn, 39, served in the Royal Military Police until he was knocked down by a car while out running near his Telford barracks. After extensive surgery and rehabilitation, Gareth …

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Dean Paget was supported into work by The Poppy Factory after struggling in the civilian world.

1OO Lives: Life beyond The Rifles for Dean

Dan Hodges 9 December 2019 Case Studies, General

Former soldier Dean Paget, from Pontypool, served in Northern Ireland and Bosnia and Afghanistan. After completing a 24-year career in the Army he struggled to fit into the civilian world. …

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