In the last 20 years, 40,000 wounded men and women have been medically discharged from the Armed Forces, their injuries ending the career they have given their all to.
The 40,000 Strong model force is now touring the UK and you can see a mini installation in a town near you.
You can show your support for all wounded veterans and their families by donating today to receive your very own boxed figure from our 40,000 Strong installation.
Thousands of those discharged fall through gaps in support. A recent survey revealed that almost 70% felt their transition to civilian life was a negative experience.
Help for Heroes has launched a Recovery College, the first of its type in the UK to meet the needs of wounded veterans and their families.
Epic adventurer Mark Beaumont, who has recently smashed the world speed record for cycling around the world is giving a talk in aid of Help for Heroes on 1 November in Gillingham, Kent.
Volunteer and regular Hero Bear, Peter, gives a first-hand account of the benefits of inviting the mascot to your event and some top tips to go along with it.
Help for Heroes has grant-funded nearly £700,000 to ensure veterans in Wales suffering from mental health problems will get quicker access to support. Read how it has made a difference to Davey's life.
Joining the Royal Navy in 1974, Roy Taylor spent much of his career in the submarine service at the height of the Cold War. But following a training accident that went seriously wrong, Roy started having nightmares and sleep problems.
Having served in World War Two and seen the effects of conflict at first-hand, Katherine Cubitt left a gift to Help for Heroes in her Will. Her son, Bob, tells us about his mother’s legacy.
Following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps, Bob McNab joined the Army in 1968. He loved the challenge and camaraderie of military life until a deployment to Northern Ireland left him with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
