Exclusive: Royal Navy HIV+ role model medically discharged from Armed Forces
Lieutenant Commander Oli Brown was awarded an MBE for his campaigning in 2022, but is now seeking compensation from the MOD.
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Forces Charities Talking about mother's death changed my life, Harry tells bereaved military children
The Duke of Sussex experienced the devastating loss of his mother Diana, Princess of Wales when he was just 12 years old.
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Invictus Games Invictus Games athlete's moving poem leaves Prince Harry teary-eyed
Michelle Turner and her family recited a poem at the Games' 10th anniversary service at St Paul's Cathedral, triggering a standing ovation.
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Mental Health USAF aircrews now allowed to keep on flying while seeking help with mental health
The decision reverses a policy where personnel previously faced being grounded if they reached out for treatment for a mental health issue.
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Prince William Prince William's words of support for military families and veterans bereaved by suicide
He penned a foreword for a series of guides for military veterans and their loved ones, saying: 'Please know that you are not alone'.
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Army British Army dishing out too many antidepressants to treat PTSD, says former soldier
The Ministry of Defence insists it is in line with NHS standards and guidelines.
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Veterans Former soldier says military training helped him during two-year homelessness ordeal
The ex-Fusilier credits his Army training with helping him survive his prolonged period of living on the street and sheltering in doorways.
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Army Sandhurst seeking civilian volunteers to join panel to improve officer cadets' welfare
RMA Sandhurst made the appeal with a post on X and said it was looking for volunteers from outside the military.
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Veterans More than half of England's veterans 'suffer mental or physical health issues'
The survey found 55% experienced mental or physical health since leaving the UK Armed Forces.
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Army Welsh Guards colonel Prince William talks mental health with soldiers at Windsor barracks
His Royal Highness was given a tour of the rehabilitation programmes, where he observed the support on offer to personnel.
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Veterans More support for mental health crucial to prevent suicides among veterans, study finds
A new study into the suicides of military veterans called One is too Many has been carried out at Northumbria University.
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Mental Health Children's charity launches free wellbeing toolkit to help military kids cope with service life
The Naval Children's Charity hopes its Doing Distance toolkit will help military children navigate the highs and lows of service life.
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Health and Fitness MOD facing 686 claims from troops alleging harm from side effects of anti-malaria drug
The side-effects of Mefloquine have been linked to severe depression and other mental illnesses. Nearly 700 claims made against MOD by ...
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Health and Fitness Pioneering UK concussion researchers receive funding from US Department of Defense
Up to 9.5% of UK military personnel in a combat role are diagnosed with mild Traumatic Brain Injury, better known as concussion, every year.
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Army Energy drink ban for Household Cavalry regiment when around military horses
The Blues & Royals has introduced the ban with immediate effect, threatening disciplinary action for anyone who flouts the new ruling.
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Mental Health NHS expands veterans mental health support as more than half struggle to ask for help
A survey focusing on veterans support found that 60% of respondents struggled to ask for help with their mental health.