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Friday, 01 April 2011 22:06

In support of our core mission to improve the quality of life of the carers of wounded and injured servicemen and women by providing access to quality information and services, it is the intention of the Forgotten Heroes to provide the following services and the following forms of assistance:

 

  • Quality advice and signposting regarding access to services, benefits and assistance for carers or wounded and injured service personnel.
  • Quality of life support, including befriending, signposting to local support groups, helping with lost medals, and other personal issues.
  • To undertake an advocacy role to support and act on behalf of and alongside carers and disabled service personnel in disputes.
  • To offer debt management advice and assistance and financial counselling.
  • To provide respite care for wounded and injured service personnel, to enable short-term breaks for their carers from their caring responsibilities.
  • To provide respite holidays for wounded and injured service personnel and their families and carers.
  • To offer employment support by providing help and advice to help carers and disabled ex-service personnel find suitable employment opportunities.
  • To offer employment preparation training or employment re-training support.
  • To offer training for carers to assist them to be more effective in their role, and to improve their confidence in their caring abilities.
  • To provide equipment and adaptations for the home environment to assist carers in their daily caring activities, and to assist wounded or injured service personnel live as independently as possible, and to assist both carers and wounded or injured service personnel with daily living.

 

Some of these areas we are currently able to provide but, as a relatively new charity staffed entirely by volunteers, our resources are severely limited.

As we raise more funds and develop our portfolio of services, more will become available.

If you feel that we can help or assist you, then please do not hesitate to contact us.