by Forces Penpals | Apr 30, 2019 | Forces news, Support Soldiers
Our service personnel witness some of the worst violence and bloodshed when they are deployed in warzones. This is the reason that both active personnel and veterans are tackling serious mental health issues. In specific, the problem of post-traumatic stress disorder...
by Forces Penpals | Dec 23, 2018 | Support Soldiers
Spread holiday happiness by donating to military charities The season of goodwill brings out the best in just about anything and everything. If you are in the mood to spread the joy, take a minute to think about military personnel – both in service and retired....
by Forces Penpals | Oct 10, 2018 | Support Soldiers
Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health, is asking veterans and their families to share their own stories of dealing with mental health issues on their Twitter and Facebook accounts on Wednesday 10 October to mark World Mental...
by Forces Penpals | May 15, 2018 | Support Soldiers
Former servicemen and women who are struggling to cope with life outside of the military are being urged to sign up to a Peer Support Service, delivered by veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress. Led by veterans for veterans, it’s the first UK-wide...
by Forces Penpals | Apr 30, 2018 | Support Soldiers
Army veteran Rob Shenton has completed a trio of the toughest challenges on earth to raise money for Help for Heroes. Starting with the Marathon des Sables in 2013, touted as the toughest footrace on earth, he has gone on to complete the Everest Marathon and finally...
by Forces Penpals | Sep 8, 2017 | Forces news, Support Soldiers
As Remembrance Day approaches, we are delighted to introduce a new book out which includes fascinating new insights into the 1st-hand experiences of those involved in The First World War. Alan Weeks takes us on a journey into the real lives of those on the Western...
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