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Blog: Awareness

Scam phone calls

Updated on 11 Nov 2024

We are aware of scam phone callers pretending to be us. If you receive one, here's what to do.

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News: Armed Forces community | Political

No.10 Letter Urges Fair Compensation for LGBT Veterans

Updated on 23 Oct 2024

As a proud member of the LGBT Veterans Coalition, Help for Heroes is a co-signatory of an open letter sent to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, calling for assurances on a promised Parliamentary debate regarding compensation to affected veterans ...

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News: Armed Forces community | Challenges | Fundraising | Afghanistan

SKI CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF ROYAL MARINE HERO

Published on 11 Oct 2024

Former Royal Marine Liam Taylor from Buxton and his friend completed a unique and intense challenge to raise funds for Help for Heroes in memory of Liam’s younger brother.

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News: Ambassadors | Armed Forces community | Challenges | Sports Recovery | Mental Health | Fundraising | Physical health

Chris is over the Moon after ultra challenge

Updated on 11 Sep 2024

The world’s first amputee ultra-distance runner who was blown up and escaped execution has defied the odds again by finishing a solo 500-mile challenge in double-quick time. Chris Moon MBE has successfully completed the Camino de Santiago, or Pilgrim’s

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News: General | Sports Recovery | Grants

GRANT MAKES A WHEELY BIG DIFFERENCE FOR CRAIG

Updated on 21 Aug 2024

A 32-year-old veteran, from Newport in Wales, is enjoying a new lease of life following a grant that enabled him to purchase a custom-fitted wheelchair to continue enjoying wheelchair rugby ...

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Blog: Physical health | Chronic Pain

Fighting Chronic Pain

Updated on 12 Aug 2024

We see the devastating impact pain can have. It derails careers. Strains relationships. And can seriously impact mental health.

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News: Ambassadors | Companies We Work With | D-Day

Commemorating D-Day with Ambassador Cruise Line

Updated on 19 Jul 2024

Charity partners Ambassador Cruise Line marked 80 years since D-Day with two special cruises in June and Help for Heroes Ambassadors, Jamie and Nick, were delighted to be part of the events on board.

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News: General | Armed Forces community | Sports Recovery | Mental Health | PTSD | Physical health

REJUVENATED TIM URGES OTHERS TO SEEK SPORT SUPPORT

Updated on 17 Jul 2024

A former Army medic from Kidderminster wants to encourage others who may be experiencing challenges to get the support they need to turn their lives around ...

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Blog: Political

The Veterans Pledge: What now?

Updated on 15 Jul 2024

With election day over, we wanted to take stock of our successes over the past few weeks, and look ahead to the coming months and years of the new Labour Government.

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