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VETERAN PATHWAYS RESEARCH NEWS AND EVENTS SUPPORT US ABOUT SWV Team 1 Items Our Partners More CONTACT FOR MORE INFORMATION: MENTORING PROGRAMMES +44 (0) 7909 090291 38 Connaught Square, London, W2 2HL United Kingdom Rikki Jacout rikki@supportingwoundedveterans.com Submit Thanks for submitting! Office address - 5th Floor, Kingsland House, 122-124 Regent Street, London W1B5SA

Apply To Be A Ski Buddy Become a Buddy What Is The Role Of A Buddy? The role of a Buddy primarily is to help their Veteran get the most out of the Ski Week. This entails: Meeting their Veteran in the morning Making sure their Veteran has everything they need for the day Ensure their Veteran is comfortable with the plan for the day - where they need to be and when Ensuring their Veteran gets on the bus up the mountain on time Spend the day skiing with their Veteran In the evenings, making sure they know where they need to be and at what time Supporting them throughout the week and making sure they are happy Overall, assisting with the smooth running of their week ​ What We Look For In A Buddy Strong listening skills Empathy and understanding Self aware and proactive Enjoys helping others and bring out the best in people Able to fundraise Good skiers Fun! Apply Now! What qualifications/ skills do I need? Our one year mentoring contract on the SWV Mentoring Scheme is open to individuals who: Are enthusiastic about being a Mentor Feel able to help people move on to a new phase in their lives Are willing and able to fulfill the required time and energy commitments. Business Mentors can be from diverse and all business sectors ​Mentors should have the following skills and abilities: Experience of supporting others through periods of personal change Active listening skills Ability to be non-judgemental Ability to work within confidentiality Assertion skills Problem solving skills Ability to show empathy Ability to be objective Are self-aware and reflective Will I get paid? All of our Mentors are volunteers. You will be offered travel expenses when you have to meet your mentee face to face, so that you are not out of pocket. You will be offered the SWV Mentoring Training Programme at no cost. How long will I Mentor for? The contract with each Veteran (mentee) is for one year, after which a review of progress is carried out. Mentors and their Veterans meet a minimum of 4 times a year, with weekly mentoring sessions being carried out using online platforms. If the mentee has achieved their aims, i.e found employment, entered into education or made positive changes to their lifestyle to such an extent that they no longer need Mentor support, then the contract can be terminated. What training and support do I get if I become a Mentor? There is an initial training programme, and when that is completed and you have been given a mentee, you will be supervised by a Mentoring Scheme Coordinator who is there to ensure the aims of the programme are being met, by both Mentor and Mentee

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Natalie's Story Read their story I joined the Army aged 20, in April 2001. I served for 5 years, during which I was deployed to Iraq for 8 months working within the Weapons Intelligence Section, investigating IED’s. I left the Army in 2006 and joined the emergency services. Serving as an operational officer within a civilian environment, I immediately identified that my deployment to Iraq had effected my mental health. I sought out CBT to help develop coping mechanism for the triggers identified and at that point was happy that I had left the Army seemingly unscathed. In November 2017, while working on Bonfire Night, my vehicle was ambushed by fireworks, which triggered my PTSD. Although I had earlier identified coping mechanisms to deal with the actual fireworks on the night, I had not identified coping mechanisms to deal with the fact the Army could still effect my mental health so long after my service. In the months that followed, my mental health deteriorated so much that I was considering suicide. Despite being part of a large Government organisation, the support available was not suitable for Veterans and as I was not physically injured during my Army service, I did not think that I was eligible for the support of Veteran charities and did not want to waste valuable resources. In February 2018, my best friend who had previously attended the Ski Week with SWV identified that I was at my lowest point and convinced me to seek support from an EFT counsellor used by SWV, and to make contact with SWV to see if there was any long term support available. In March 2019, I attended the Ski Week in Switzerland, continued EFT counselling and was assigned a Mentor who I am still in contact with. As a result of the EFT, I established coping mechanisms to deal with the emotional impacts of my Army service and it has provided me with the tools to deal with difficult situations since. I was unsure what to expect from the mentoring scheme, but its impact has been invaluable for me. The routine and structure of having informal meetings with someone who I would not normal engage with has led to a significant increase in my confidence and self-esteem. I made the decision to engage with the charity as much as possible and as a result my mental health is probably the best it’s been in a very long time and I now feel that I have the emotional tools to maintain that moving forward. The changes made also gave me the self-belief to seek, and achieve promotion at work, switching roles to improve my work life balance. Previous Next

Our People The SWV Team Patron ​ General Sir Nick Carter GCB CBE DSO ​ Trustees Our Board of Trustees are responsible for the overall control and strategic direction of the charity to ensure we continue to reach our aims and objectives. The Trustees meet regularly during the year to consider, determine and review our strategies and policies, and to receive reports from senior management. All of our Trustees work in an unpaid, voluntary capacity. ​ James Charrington Philip Howell The Right Hon Lord Hamilton of Epsom Paul Kettlety Simon Walker ​ Founder and CEO ​ Gilly Norton ​ Chief Financial Officer ​ Ed Hynes Ambassadors ​ Martin Hewitt (Captain) Manveen Rana ​ Executive Committee ​ The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the charity. The Group produces financial and operational reports for the Board of Trustees together with recommendations for the continued operation of the charity. The Executive Committee do not hold any voting powers. ​ Martin Beaney, Veteran Coordinator Bart Borchardt, Head of Buddies Arron Dindyal, Veteran Support Caroline Gillespie, EFT Faith Griffiths, Head of Fundraising Rikki Jacout, Head of Mentoring, Mental Health Support & Family Support George Littler, Lawyer Zizi Mason, Project Manager - Occupation, Training & Employment Simon Moseley, Project Manager - Medical Trials and Rivers' Forum Johnny Scott Barber, Corporate Relations ​ Full Committee ​ Curtis Adams Nikki Atkinson Ashley Berry Oliver Bleeker Kate Bright Ron de Jong Rachael Dickens Frances (Tuft) Dobson Michael FitzRoy Peter Flynn Anna Gage Nigel Hadden-Patton Polly Hipkins Liam Modlin Sally Ramsay Patrick Emma Resouly Bella Seel Carol Winkler Nicholas Wiszowaty ​ Plus the Executive Committee ​ Veteran Ambassador Board ​​ Bilal Alzalam Stuart Balfour Martin Beaney John Boe Spencer Bull Carl Canavan Gavin Clark Mark Dean Arron Dindyal Richard Gamble Jonathon Giemzapip e Martin Hewitt Ricky Huntley Ryan Knight Trish Lawson Harry Long Lee Manley David Martin Stephan van Niekerk Willie Plowman Steven Reynolds John Tyrer Martin Wade Jez Wa ite Tracey Wood ​ Veteran Ambassador Board Associate Members ​ David O'Mahoney David Scott Del Spry Ed Addington ​

Videos SWV Winter Conference Talks 2024 The SWV 2024 Winter Conference included a fascinating talk on Global Political Political Risk with our Patron, General Sir Nick Carter, and BBC Security Security Correspondent Frank Gardner discussing the current risks to global stability and security. ​ To watch the video please click here. Pioneer Programme Since 2021 SWV has partnered with MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies and King's College London to support research in to MDMA Assisted psychotherapy for veterans with severe, treatment-resistant PTSD in the UK.

Pain Resilience Programme "This new programme was really useful for my pain management. It helped reduce isolation and improved my mental health through group activities." The Pain Resilience Programme (PRP) is a Veteran-specific online course. It is delivered in small groups with fully qualified clinicians to help Veterans struggling with chronic pain. The course provides Veterans with the tools required to understand and manage their pain. ​ PRP is a 26-week course with online sessions relating to: Pain management, Psychology of pain and ways to manage this, Medication review and management, Physical interventions, Pain management and work/occupation. PRP is a Veteran-led group-based programme, with the group component reported as particularly helpful since it allows a discussion of pain in a safe environment with others who have had similar experiences and problems. Throughout the programme, participants have the support of two Veteran team leaders who are on hand to help facilitate discussion and assist with any issues. Veterans have access to information about: ​ The physiological response to pain, and an understanding as to why pain develops, The function and effects of medication on the brain, and when they are most effective, Individual advice and full support are given regarding medication reduction, Strategies to manage pain more successfully with the end goal of considering employment options, Strategies to improve sleep patterns and relaxation, Strategies to manage negative changes in mood caused by chronic pain, using psychological approaches, in order to harness a better understanding of thoughts, beliefs and feelings in relation to pain and its impact on their quality of life, How to identify meaningful goals and work out how to achieve them, Specific exercises to aim to help affected areas feel less sensitive. ​ How To Join ​ PRP is available to veterans who:​ Are able to commit to a 26-week online course from home or work with clinicians and follow-up group sessions. You will be required to attend two 90 minute sessions weekly led by an SWV veteran to share your thoughts and feedback on the sessions Provide proof of service ​ Complete the application form, or if you have further questions email Martin Beaney . ​ Meet The Team Dr Dominic Aldington BScHons MBBS FRCA FFPMRCA Pain Medicine Learn More Liam Modlin Psychological Therapist and Research Associate Learn More Cameron Angus MSc MCSP MMACP Physiotherapist Learn More Ben Graveston PRP Team Leader Learn More Ryan Knight Pain PRP Team Leader Learn More Charlotte Dore Clinical nurse specialist pain management Learn More Martin Beaney SWV Veteran Recruitment Learn More Zizi Mason SWV Welfare Officer (IoW) Project Manager for PRP and Occupation, Training and Employment (OTE) Learn More

John's Story Read their story John Boe, Royal Air Force Police of the Tactical Provost Wing, was medically discharged from the armed forces due to a career ending diagnosis of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). After multiple operational tours of both Iraq and Afghanistan John started to battle with the debilitating symptoms of PTSD. The intense flashbacks, nightmares and hyper-vigilance that led to fatigue, loss of confidence and depression. His PTSD was impacting every element of his life. John was put in contact with SWV as an avenue for further help, to get his life back on track. He battled his symptoms to attend the 2015 Ski Week where he received support, met fellow veterans and was then able to access the further help and programmes on offer from SWV. Building on the help and support received from the SWV community John has gone on to retrain and consequently start his own thriving business. John now teaches Bushcraft and Wilderness Living Skills, as well as leading canoe expeditions with his own company Wildway Bushcraft. Working for himself allows John better control over managing his own health. His health is also greatly helped by working outside, immersing himself in nature, and thriving when in the woodland environment or out on the rivers in his canoe. John is also an Ambassador for SWV, as well as having been a Vet Rep, then a returning Buddy on the 2022 & 2023 Ski Weeks, using his experience to help other veterans to manage their health and see a brighter future. When asked his thoughts on SWV he said: “I am completely blown away by the support and help I have received. There are lots of charities claiming to help but these guys really go the extra mile. Nothing has been too much trouble for them and I feel like they are now friends as well as a charity. Without these awesome people I dread to think where I would be. They have helped on a practical level and an emotional level and they really do care, it’s extremely humbling. I can’t thank them enough.” Previous Next