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Published
23 June 2023

Armed Forces Day - 24 June 2023

Armed Forces Day focuses on the men and women who make up the Armed Forces community: from those currently serving, service families, veterans and cadets. ELFT is here to support the physical and mental health needs of veterans today and every day
ELFT veterans and colleagues

Ex military staff and their families bring sought after skills to NHS trusts like ELFT. They also bring valuable insight into the needs of veterans who do not fare well outside of the networks and support structures of the forces. Below, you can read three blogs describing life in the forces... and outside of it.
 

Military Wives Choir

Singing is Social and Supportive

Sharon Deans, ELFT Armed Forces Veterans Community Champion explains how singing connects people and can be a lifeline
Village

A Hello and a Smile go a Long Way

Glynis Freeman, an Armed Forces Veterans Champion in the Trust, talks about the ups and down of military life and of life outside the RAF
Male teacher

Bringing Skills to the NHS

Nicole Wedderman, Armed Forces Veterans Champion, explains how ex military personnel have skills and expertise to offer the NHS