Lessons from those who have overcome trauma are helping pupils confront their own personal challenges The graphic account of Darren Swift’s injuries is certainly powerful. Reactions from year 8 and …
How do you teach children to be resilient? Ask a limbless veteran Read More »
Military charity Blesma has been working on a new podcast series and the ‘The Resilience Sessions’ launches today. The Resilience Sessions is a podcast series featuring compelling interviews with veterans who …
A classical sculpture of the UK’s first triple amputee from the Afghanistan War and Invictus Games champion Mark Ormrod is currently touring corporate buildings in London before culminating in an …
Torso sculpture of Invictus Games champion to raise funds for military charities Read More »
On a makeshift parade ground near Woolwich’s military base, 24 disabled war veterans who have served during the last 60 years line up for roll call: left arm paralysed; right …
This Is Not for You review – a defiant cry from Britain’s disabled veterans Read More »
Pioneering research has revealed that a radical new approach could improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families and create significant savings across the NHS. Findings from a groundbreaking …
Veterans suffering from life-changing injuries are going back to school to share their stories of overcoming adversity. Supported by experts in public speaking and storytelling, the veterans are using drama …
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An amputee war veteran has just set the record time for rowing across the Atlantic in what is branded the world’s toughest endurance race. Former Para Jordan Beecher and Captain …
Jordan Beecher and Captain Jon Armstrong are making their final preparations on the Canary Island of La Gomera for what will be an epic row of around 3,000 miles across …
This research report details recommendations for improving the care for veteran trans-femoral amputees.
Losing a limb in Service can leave you feeling overwhelmed with the changes to your body and way of life. Visit the NHS Choices website for information on limb loss. …
Accessing support for living with limb loss in Northern Ireland Read More »
