This week I spoke to Dean Phillips who works at the Veterans Welfare Group where he looks at medical discharge cases.

Medical discharges are on the rise but information surrounding them can be slightly muffled. Dean Has a great way of explaining this process due to going through it himself. Dean has incredible experience in this field and is well worth contacting if you find yourself in the medical discharge route.

www.veteranwelfaregroup.co.uk

New Episode!

The Veteran ID Card

This week I spoke to Stacey Denyer who was really open about her journey about leaving the military and continuing to live with her medical condition.

Stacey has had some incredible experiences from being involved in the Invictus Games to doing work with a variety of charities.

A lot of veterans are leaving with medical conditions but there are so many communities out there who can support you.

You are not alone.

Stacey mentions some incredible communities on this podcast their websites can be found below:

www.policeukdisabilitysportcic.co.uk

www.femalesveteransalliance.org

www.ukafghanveteranscommunity.org

www.vetconnectprogram.org

This week I was joined by Emily Gannaway, Emily was incredibly open and honest about her transition out of the military with mental health diagnosis.

It's not often you can have a conversation with someone so openly about mental health and speaking to Emily did make me feel seen.

This podcast may be triggering for some listeners. It is a conversation that is needed more frequently with this level of openness.

If you are struggling, please reach out to those around you. If you feel you can't please contact an organisation ready to help:

Combat Stress 24/7

Veteran Helpline 0800 138 1619

Serving Personnel 0800 323 4444

Op Courage - Contact your local NHS section www.nhs.co.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/mental-health/veterans-reservists

Samaritans 116 123

You are not alone.