Kate Kniveton, Member of Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter, joined Help for Heroes in Parliament last week to congratulate them on their 15th anniversary and support the work they continue to deliver.
Every day, men and women have to leave their careers in the Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds; their lives changed forever. Since being founded in 2007, Help for Heroes has enabled wounded veterans to live secure and healthy lives with purpose.
They give them the strength to recover, by providing physical, psychological, financial and welfare support – when they need it and for as long as they need it.
At the reception, Kate Kniveton MP discussed with Help for Heroes the importance of further support for the mental health of our veterans, as well as the need for further measures to support the rehabilitation of veterans who may have complex physical and mental injuries.
Commenting Kate Kniveton MP said:
“Every day, men and women leave their careers in our Armed Forces as a result of physical or psychological wounds. This changes their lives forever, but thanks to the brilliant efforts of charities, like Help For Heroes, our brave servicemen and women can find purpose and live healthy lives post-duty.
“I welcome the work that Help for Heroes has done over the last 15 years to make veterans’ lives better in the UK. The help that this charity has provided to our ex-servicemen and women has given them the strength to recover and rebuild their lives.
“I would encourage any veterans in Burton and Uttoxeter who need support to reach out to Help for Heroes.”
Speaking at the reception, James Needham, Interim CEO, said:
“When we began our mission in 2007, large numbers of people had returned from conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, so veterans and their families’ needs were at the forefront of the public’s minds. Whilst the needs of our ex-service men and women have not diminished, these needs are perhaps less prevalent in people’s minds.”
“We at Help for Heroes continue to support veterans across the UK to provide them the support to live the best quality of life possible”.
