PTSD Resolution referrals up 63% as charity earns NHS accreditation
PTSD Resolution, the charity offering free therapy to veterans, reservists and their families, took on 633 referrals in 2025-26, a rise of 63 per cent on the year before.
Health & Fitness
Meet Dr Jill - CIVVY's Resident Medic
Navigating the NHS can feel like a maze. Decoding a diagnosis, working out whether that nagging pain is worth bothering your GP about or simply understanding what the consultant actually meant – it’s a lot, and it doesn’t come with a briefing. That’s where Dr Jill comes in.
MDMA therapy for PTSD - why a former Army chief says the UK can’t afford to sit this one out
PTSD isn’t a new conversation in the veteran community, but the treatment debate is shifting. A former chief of the defence staff, Sir Nick Carter, is urging ministers to back properly licensed clinical trials of MDMA-assisted therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder — and to cut the costs and
The Bravest Thing You’ll Do All Year Might Be Saying “I’m Not Alright”
By the time December rolls around, most of us can rattle off the year’s highs and lows like a quick SITREP. New job. Relationship shifts. A mate’s wedding. A rough patch of sleep. A spell where the gym went quiet and the drinking got louder. A week where
Kinetic Chain Release - Unlocking Your Body’s Potential
For many veterans, aches, stiffness, and limited mobility are all too familiar—whether from years of carrying heavy kit, long hours on your feet, or simply the wear and tear of service life. One approach that’s gaining traction in the world of health and fitness is Kinetic Chain Release
When Anxiety Strikes - How Box Breathing Can Bring You Back to Calm
Anxiety isn’t just “feeling a bit stressed.” It can hit like a wave—racing thoughts, a tight chest, sweaty palms, and a sense that something terrible is about to happen. For many veterans, anxiety can be linked to experiences during service, but it can also come from everyday pressures—
Triple Amputee Craig Wood Sets Sail for Record Breaking Pacific Challenge
A former British soldier from Doncaster is set to embark on a world first maritime expedition to become the world’s first triple amputee to sail solo, non-stop and unsupported 6,000 nautical miles across the Pacific Ocean. The gruelling challenge is predicted to take up to 80 days
Bromley FC Launches Football Sessions for Veterans
Bromley FC’s Community Trust has announced the launch of free football sessions tailored specifically for military veterans. This initiative, starting in March, aims to bring former service personnel together through the shared love of the game, promoting physical fitness and mental well-being. The sessions, held at the club’