offices 57-60 the pavilion 536 hall road hull hu6 9bs tel: 08457 257 4853 fax: 01482 808731 e:mail:...
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Offices 57-60 the Pavilion536 Hall Road
HullHU6 9BS
Tel: 08457 257 4853Fax: 01482 808731
E:mail: [email protected]: www.ngvfa.org.uk
Mission StatementMission Statement
oThe Charity’s mission is to enhance and improve the quality of the day-to-day lives of all Gulf Veterans and Veterans of other desert conflicts and their families, through support, information, advocacy and counselling.
oTo provide a safe haven for veterans and their families to be able to talk about the impact their service has had on their lives.
National Charity based in Hull, set up in 1996 by ill ex-service men.
Supporting Gulf War 1, 2, Afghanistan, Iraq, any future desert conflicts and their families.
Services Offered
Welfare Assistance/Advisory Service Tribunal Representation Members forum + 24 Hour Free-phone
Helpline Counselling Service Medical Research/Testing Annual Respite Break Factsheets Quarterly newsletter.
National National InitiativeInitiative
Big Lottery Grant Awarded for 3yrs to help develop services
o VIPA o Open days/information events o New logo o Services for partners and children o New 0845 local call rate business numbero Free-phone 0800 helpline number for members
Health ChallengesHealth Challengesattributed to Service
2000+ NGVFA MEMBERS (veterans & families)
Veterans, partners and children have all reported health problems
Physical ProblemsFibromyalgiaIrritable Bowel SyndromeChronic Fatigue Syndrome/Reduced MobilityOsteoporosis/OsteopeniaHypo/hyper Thyroidism
Psychological ProblemsParanoiaPsychotic Post Traumatic Stress DisorderPersonality DisorderObsessive Compulsive DisorderClinical Depression (suicide attempts)
GULF 1991 VeteranGULF 1991 Veteran
Sergeant in TA/Parachute Regiment
Broke back1989 parachuting advised unable to walk again; fully recovered in 12 months.
Ran 3 – 5 miles daily Ran 1 mile in 9
minutes carrying 45lb rifle.
Weight training daily
Health issues/acceptedconditions attributed to
Service in Gulf War Auto Immune Disease Acute Vaccination Reaction Gulf War Syndrome Fibromyalgia Crush Fracture Lumber
Vertebrae Irritable Bowel Syndrome Effects of Pyridostigmin Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Major Depression Post Traumatic Stress
Disorder Etc.
1991
2007
What Help Is What Help Is Needed?Needed?
More treatment options
More counselling (As a result a unique PTSD
clinic for service personnel has been set up & is based in Hull)
Access to ‘priority treatment’
More medical info & GP support More family support
Practical Help NeededPractical Help Needed
Easier access to services locally
Specialised Training in Military PTSD
Good Support network
Accessible information
The End!!The End!!
Thank you for listening!!
Any questions please??