60,000 Remembrance symbols planted by The Poppy Factory ahead of centenary of the end of First World War.
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60,000 Remembrance symbols planted by The Poppy Factory ahead of centenary of the end of First World War.
Read moreA team of thirteen serving military wounded, injured and sick (WIS) personnel and veterans are preparing for a life-changing expedition in the Himalayas which will form part of their psychological and physical recovery.
Read moreThe Poppy Factory has reached the milestone of supporting 1,000 veterans with physical or mental health challenges back into meaningful work, following a summer campaign urging people to write or post a good luck message for a veteran on their first day in their new job.
Read moreA grant of £25,000 has been made to the Independent Living Project in Bishopton to support the building of 24 new apartments for Armed Services veterans in Scotland, primarily those of a working age who are classified as Wounded, Injured or Sick and have been medically discharged from the military.
Read moreSick and injured veterans from Bravo 22 Company, one of the most remarkable theatre groups at the Fringe, today visited Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory, in Edinburgh, to highlight the work of Poppyscotland. All are taking part in Unspoken, a premiere inspired by the stories of 100 ex-Servicemen and ex-Servicewomen which runs from 21-27 August.
Read moreRFEA is pleased to announce that, from the beginning of 2018, UNSWIS (Universities in Support of Wounded, Injured and Sick Service Personnel, Veterans, and their Families) will be incorporated within its existing portfolio of programmes to assist wounded, injured and sick (WIS) Service personnel, Veterans and family members make the transition from military life to civilian employment.
UNSWIS was founded at the University of East London in 2012 and currently consists of a network of 50 universities across the UK.
Read moreOnline nomination process closes 30 September
The time for nominating well-deserving candidates for the 2017 Soldiering On Awards is coming to a close.
Members of the Cobseo community are have a final opportunity to submit nominations honouring individuals or organisations who have made inspirational and outstanding achievements in support of the Armed Forces Community.
Read moreA group of 18 wounded, injured and sick Servicemen and women is taking part in an adaptive surfing programme through the Help for Heroes’ Sports Recovery programme. The course, run by H4H and supported by the Royal Foundation’s Endeavour Fund and Amazing Surf Adventures, works with individuals to overcome perceived limitations of their physical and psychological disabilities.
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