Stress can affect us all at different times in our lives. The last two years have been more challenging than most, with many veterans experiencing loneliness and social isolation. This …
National Debt Awareness week: supporting veterans to overcome debt
Debt can be hard to talk about. Many of the veterans we support into employment have financial issues, including being in debt. Leaving the Forces can be a hard transition …
London Veterans Partnership will strengthen support for capital’s ex-Forces community
London’s diverse ex-Forces community will be offered more connected support through a new partnership that unites organisations working with veterans who have mental health needs. Funded by The Armed Forces …
HRH The Duchess of Cornwall visits The Poppy Factory ahead of attendance at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey
The Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of The Poppy Factory, added the finishing touches to The Prince of Wales’s Cenotaph wreath and her own Remembrance cross during a visit to open …
Richard uses his experiences to teach the next generation of soldiers
Richard joined the Army when he was 19 years old. The experience of losing comrades in Afghanistan and Iraq led to very difficult times in the civilian world. But with …
Adaptation is rewarding for ex-Forces patient David
A combination of health conditions and low self-confidence left former soldier David struggling to see a way back into employment in his 50s. After his GP referred him for employment …
Gary regains the power to inspire through fitness
Gary Hart, from West Sussex, experienced a lot during his time in the Armed Forces – first in the Royal Navy and then in the Army as a member of …
Ex-Army job seekers will overcome barriers with support from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity
More ex-Army job seekers will be supported to overcome employment barriers thanks to significant new funding from ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. The charity has awarded a substantial grant towards the …
Ex-Forces patients benefit from NHS-backed employment support
Ex-Forces patients who are being treated for mental and physical health conditions can now access one-to-one employment support through pilot projects backed by NHS England. Health professionals can refer veterans …
Steven is riding tall after recovery
Steven, 25, thought joining the Army would be the escape he needed. But after being discharged he found himself slipping further down the road of alcohol and drug addiction. With …
Armed Forces Week: Working together on job opportunities, equipment and training
As the UK celebrates the contribution of veterans during Armed Forces Week, we look at how a partnership between specialist charities is helping ex-Forces job seekers with health conditions to …
Army veteran Josh weathers Covid-19 downturn with hospital work
This week is Men’s Health Week, offering an opportunity to reflect on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on mental health and wellbeing. For many of the veterans we’ve supported …