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The SWV Winter Conference and Talks are given to raise funds for our sport rehabilitation weeks for physically and psychologically wounded veterans - helping them move forward through rehabilitation to employment. ​ Before watching the video, please do donate and help us continue to run these life-changing programmes. Thank you. ​ Donate Continue to view the talks

Virtual Ski Week Virtual Ski Week Resources: Geoff: Klosters Host Manuela: Ski Instructor Reini: Ski Instructor Simon: Ski Instructor

Recorded Sessions Recorded Sessions We have been working with experts in a number of different fields to bring you content which can benefit you in your daily lives. Introduction to Meditation In this video, Clare talks through the benefits of meditation and introduces how it works and can benefit your life. Mindful Self Compassion Liam, an ex-forces psychiatrist from Kings College gives a Presentation on Mindful Self Compassion Introduction to EFT Annie an expert EFT practitioner gives a short introduction to emotional freedom techniques. Veteran Meditation Clare 00:00 / 10:32 10 Minute Meditation Clare gives a 10-minute meditation specifically for members of the armed forces and their families Guided Meditation A Short 8 minute guided meditation given by Carolina. 30 min Relaxation Chistina 00:00 / 24:43 30 Minute Relaxation Christina gives a 30 minute guided relaxation session. Mindful Self Compassion Starter pack A guide on how to use mindful self compassion in your daily lives. Self Care and Relaxation Starter Pack Easy tips and techniques for better self-care and feeling more relaxed day-to-day.

How To Support Us Volunteer Donate Get Involved Your incredible gifts and efforts will help to empower our Veterans, enabling them to regain purpose in civilian life and their new career path. Volunteer Veterans make supreme contributions to society, you can help make a difference for them by volunteering with the charity. To find out how you can get involved click on the button below - LEARN MORE Donate We have many ways that you can donate to help rebuild lives. From a one-off donation to leaving a legacy. LEARN MORE Fundraise There are so many great ways that you can fundraise - bike rides, cricket matches, quiz nights, tough mudder, bake sales...just to name a few! ​If you'd like to raise money for SWV please get in touch! LEARN MORE Donate

SWV Journeys: Martin Wade

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Pain Review "The Pain Review was hugely beneficial to get expert input. The advice to my GP regarding my prescription medication was very helpful and it was good for me to better understand the pain cycle and its impact." We know pain can seriously affect your ability to lead an independent life. That's why SWV offers UK Veterans free one-to-one consultations with a qualified pain consultant. ​ The 45-minute online consultation with a consultant specialist will review how you currently manage your pain, including your medication, and offer advice and/or guidance as to where you could seek further support. ​ Who can attend a consultation? ​ Former UK Armed Forces Service Personnel , Regular and Reserve service, who are suffering with chronic pain. What can I expect? A team who understands Veterans and the types of pain and injuries you may have, 45-minute online, confidential conversation with a qualified pain consultant, Opportunity to discuss your pain management history and ask questions about your medication, Post-consultation follow-up letter which you can take to your GP, Where appropriate, recommendations to other SWV pain management pathways. ​ How T o Book Complete the application form or if you have further questions email Martin Beaney . ​ All you need is your proof of service to apply. ​

Del's Story Read their story A former Staff Sergeant with the Royal Signals, Del, 37, suffered a severe brain injury in Afghanistan in 2009 when the vehicle he was driving hit an IED during a battle with a Taliban stronghold. “I was in an open-top reconnaissance truck which had a reinforced base designed to withstand blasts. But when we hit the IED, I was blown upwards and my head hit an overhead metal bar,” he explains. The impact knocked him unconscious. He was rescued along with the Commander sitting beside him (who was thrown out of the truck and also suffered multiple injuries). Del woke up in hospital at Camp Bastion and soon afterwards was flown back to the Queen Elizabeth Medical Centre in Birmingham, where he learnt he had lost all hearing in his right ear and suffered major bruising to his brain. His memory recall, coordination and ability to process information were badly affected. “It was as if I was living in a permanent fog,” he says. “I became painfully slow at the simplest of tasks and unable to do more than one thing at a time.” At Headley Court, the specialist rehabilitation centre for wounded soldiers, he was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. “It was a vicious circle – I became tired and sleepy a lot of the time, and that made me frustrated and angry.” Del, who lives in Carlisle with his partner Lisa, a Teaching Assistant, and Step-Daughter Hannah, 18, was medically discharged in November 2012. He had served 19 years, having enlisted as a 16-year-old school leaver. “I’d always thought I would see out my career in the Army, but after my injury, I lost all my confidence and I couldn’t see what I was going to do with my life,” he says. Four months later, he was offered a place on the first Supporting Wounded Veterans ski trip. “One of the first things you realise when you are put together with a bunch of wounded Veterans is that there is always someone worse off that you. We bounced off of each other, shared problems and I made instant friendships.” Del had skied before, but still had to overcome anxiety attacks. By the end of the week, however, he says: “It was as if a line had been drawn in the sand. I stopped thinking about the negatives and realised I could look forward to the future.” On his return home, Del was paired with a Mentor to help him focus on re-employment. Shortly afterwards, he spotted a vacancy for an Assistant in a local fishing and shooting shop. He applied, and, as a keen fisherman, got the job. He has since returned to Klosters with Supporting Wounded Veterans as a helper. “I feel like my life has moved on a million miles and it has been great to pass on my experience to the other Veterans.” Previous Next

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SWV Winter Conference and Challenge Come and join the challenge! SWV Winter Conference and Challenge Event Date Thursday 20th - Sunday 23rd March 2025 The SWV Winter Conference - Followed By The SWV Winter Challenge Applications for next year's Winter Conference & Challenge are open! Please email johnny@supportingwoundedveterans.com for more details. This year's Winter Conference and Winter Challenge was an all-round success, kicking off with the insightful conference covering a range of interesting topics with great Q&A sessions to answer all of our burning questions. After the conference the teams took to the slopes, taking part in a range of team building activities and competing alongside many of the SWV Veterans. A wonderful time was had by all, and if you would like to enter a team for next year, then please get in touch. Below is the schedule from this year's Winter Conference 2024 THE CONFERENCE: Global Political Risk – The World is shifting, what are the evolving risks going forward, Economically, Politically, for our Security – Update from General Sir Nick Carter (SWV Patron) Who are our Friends now? Financial Security and Risk? Lead Speakers from the City, The Armed Forces and respected senior journalists. THE SWV WINTER CHALLENGE: Combines supporting the rehabilitation of medically discharged veterans back into employment with a team building and adrenaline-fuelled weekend in Switzerland. The challenge also gives our veterans an unparalleled opportunity to meet members of the business community, understand more about the corporate world, share their experiences, as well as being a critical part of our annual fundraising. Participants (in teams of 2 – 4), compete with and against SWV veterans, and the challenge is designed to ensure that able-bodied and disabled skiers compete on equal terms. You do not have to be of, or anywhere near, Olympic standard to take part! (Though some of our veterans are!) and although this is a ski challenge, there will be tasks/challenges that are aimed at challenging your ability to work together as a team and think outside the box affording everyone the opportunity to win that Challenge Cup. SUPPORTING WOUNDED VETERANS’ purpose is to help medically discharged wounded veterans back into meaningful civilian life and employment – many of our veterans have been told they will never be able to work again. However our success rate with veterans on our programmes is that over 90% of recipients get back into employment, training or education. SWV's key support programmes are: Sport habilitation including ‘Skihabilitation’ and the Ocean Challenge. Mentoring. Pain Management Occupation and Training. Medical trials & research at Kings College London. Each of these needs-driven programmes has been established to address the physical and mental health needs of the veterans. VETERAN REPRESENTATIVES (VetReps) Veterans who have previously been on our Ski-habilitation Week and other support programmes and have made positive progress as a result. They are often keen to ‘give back to SWV’ and make the most of their military skills so have volunteered to join The VetRep Team. The Vet Reps have helped run and manage the Ski Challenge (and the Ski-habilitation Week) for 7 years, their experience and skill sets are perfect for event management and they are a huge asset to the Winter Challenge. DONATIONS TO SWV Winter Conference Delegates and Challengers competing in the “SWV Winter Challenge” are asked to donate a minimum of £1,000 per person for SWV - as the Buddies do for the Veteran Ski-habilitation Week; the 2024 Buddy Cohort of 17 - raised over £100K! It is possible that attending the Winter Conference may form a key element of your professional development and so you could engage with your businesses internal finance team over the appropriate tax treatment. The expectation for the Event being that each Challenger, in addition to paying their Travel, Accommodation, Insurance, Ski Kit, Ski Pass and local costs (meals), pledges to raise a minimum of £1k – but like the Buddies, we hope that they exceed that expectation! Companies are invited to match fund donations raised by their teams. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE EVENT PLEASE CONTACT johnny@supportingwoundedveterans.com contact us Previous Next