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Limbless veterans are no strangers to isolation, now made worse by COVID19. You can help them combat feelings of loneliness by ensuring they can: receive new mobility aids or equipment; make their homes/gardens accessible; and can take part in adapted fun and engaging hobbies, sports and activities.

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Categories

  • Armed Forces/Emergency Services Armed Forces/​Emergency Services
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Mental Health Mental Health
  • Beneficiaries

    • Older People Older People
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities
    • Other Other

    Situation

    More than 50% of our 3,000 limbless veterans and their widows are 65 or older. Many veterans, both young and old, have struggled to manage their mental and physical health due to the pandemic and delays to NHS services. Additionally, 48 new Blesma Members who joined the Association at the height of the COVID19 crisis are now navigating limb loss for the first time. Today, veterans and their families require additional help to thrive at home and take part in community-based activities.

    Solution

    Your donation will help limbless veterans and their widows receive at-home, online or community-based support from our Support Officers. This includes: providing essential equipment (wheelchairs, ramps, adapted-sporting equipment) or home/garden improvements to help 60 veterans/widows feel happier at home and get out and about. You will also help up to 400 participants take part in at least 66 activities - from model making and arts and crafts, to adapted sports or outdoor family/group outings.

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    100%
    Categories

  • Armed Forces/Emergency Services Armed Forces/​Emergency Services
  • Health/Wellbeing Health/​Wellbeing
  • Mental Health Mental Health
  • Beneficiaries

    • Older People Older People
    • People With Disabilities People With Disabilities
    • Other Other