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The NHS - Dedicated to the Forces
NHS Choices the NHS website have put together dedicated pages on healthcare in the Forces. The new pages include information on accessing services, useful contacts and treatment pathways. The section has been approved by the MoD and it is hoped this new approach will improve Service personnel's experience of medical services at home and overseas
Dance, Dance, Dance
Can you dance? Do you dance? Would you like to dance? "We are inviting the British Public to organise dance events across the country for National Dance Day, 25 Sep 10 in support of some wonderful Service charities. The Armed Forces serve the country without question but for some, with injuries both physical and psychological, the battle really begins when they return home
Golf Industry Professionals Swing into Action for Soldiers, Sailors and Airmen
Golf industry professionals are set to take on the Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Help for Heroes. "Battle Back works extremely hard for those soldiers, sailors and airmen who have been seriously injured, helping them to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle. We want to do our bit to help them purchase vital equipment and services to aid those injured service personnel who enjoy golf
Post Operational Stress - What to Believe?
Research published in The Lancet has caused a conflict of reports on Post Traumatic Stress. Dr Liam Fox the Secretary of State says "While the number of incidents of mental health problems may be low, the human cost is high for those that are suffering. These people must be our priority. The new Government has committed to creating an effective, through-life, mental health scheme for our Service and ex-Service personnel
