Rifleman Stephen Vause, who was left severely disabled by a bomb blast in Iraq, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising the Armed Forces community.
Read more
Rifleman Stephen Vause, who was left severely disabled by a bomb blast in Iraq, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award recognising the Armed Forces community.
Read moreA group of veterans from Scuba Diving rehabilitation charity Deptherapy have pledged to take part in a 40 mile expedition-style trek along historic Hadrian’s Wall this July to raise funds for the staff at Egyptian dive centre and resort Roots Red Sea.
Read moreA Cornish charity has launched a campaign to find a team of wounded veterans for an ambitious 2,000-mile sailing expedition from Land’s End to John O’ Groats – and back.
Read moreFormer Welsh Guardsman and Walking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’) CEO, Fergus Williams, is preparing to set off on a 200-mile cycle from the WWTW North West Hub in Canada Street, Manchester to the WWTW Head Quarters in Stody, Norfolk. Leaving early on Monday 21 June, Fergus is planning to complete the challenge in 24 hours.
Read moreProfessor Renata Gomes, Chief Scientific Officer at Blind Veterans UK and newly appointed Visiting Professor at Northumbria University, is to deliver a virtual public lecture on Blind Veterans UK’s research – sharing knowledge for the benefit of wider humanity.
Read moreWe know pain can seriously affect your ability to lead an independent life. That’s why SWV offers UK veterans free one-toone consultations with a qualified pain consultant.
Read moreWalking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’) is launching a new podcast series ‘Overcoming’. The podcast focuses on ordinary people who have had extraordinary experiences, from veterans who have overcome life-changing challenges to figures from public life.
Read moreIn honour of this significant day, Blesma is delighted to launch the ‘VE Day 76 Victory challenge’ – a unique event with an aim to raise funds for Blesma’s injured veterans, some of whom bravely fought in World War II and are still supported by Blesma to this very day.
Read moreOn 13 April Jon walked his first unaided 5k after his leg was amputated below the knee on November 13 2020.
Read moreJoin us this April to celebrate Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month. We will be focussing on seeing the ability and not the disability of our community members.
Read more
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
