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2023 Ski Buddies go above and beyond! Read the Latest news 28 Febuary 2023 As the 2023 buddies prepare to undertake their duties supporting veterans on this year’s Ski Week we would like to take a moment to thank them for their amazing fundraising efforts so far. As the 2023 buddies prepare to undertake their duties supporting veterans on this year’s Ski Week we would like to take a moment to thank them for their amazing fundraising efforts so far. This year we have 19 buddies selected and they have been incredibly busy raising interest and importantly funds to prepare for the 2023 Ski Week. We have seen Buddies walk around the whole of the Isle of Wight (68 miles over 2 days), complete the Three Peaks challenge, achieve 100 Open Sea/loch swims over the winter, complete 1,500 Pullups over 24 hours and brave a plunge into arctic waters. More fundraising efforts and events are planned over the next few months including a Sky dive with the Red Devils, a 3 day Highlands Ultramarathon and sponsored cycle from London to Klosters along with Pub Quizzes and fundraiser. Well done 2023 buddies – keep up the great work! Previous Next

The Ocean Challenge 2024 "The combination of kind people, creating a safe and understanding environment is simply amazing." Join the Challenge Become a Buddy The Ocean Challenge - for Armed Forces Veterans ​ ​ SWV ran its inaugural Ocean Challenge in 2018 with four international teams training and competing in the famous 'Round the Island Race' in the Isle of Wight. ​ This is a fantastic opportunity for Veterans to learn or improve on their individual sailing skills. In addition, for those new to SWV we offer you the opportunity of a mentoring scheme and a network for those looking to get back into employment, as well as access to the SWV Pain Management Pathway if required. ​ ​ Application criteria: Proof of service (if selected for interview) Non-serving veterans Open to Tri-Service ​ ​ How much will it cost? The only cost to you is the travel from home to Gosport, near Portsmouth. The sailing trip is paid for by SWV's fundraising activities. The week will include all meals, sailing training and entry to the Round the Island Race. You will need to come with suitable clothing for sailing, but wet weather gear and life jackets will be provided. You will also need to bring your own sleeping bag and pillow. Your only expenses will be evening refreshments. ​ ​ Do you have to be a novice sailor? No experience is necessary. ​ ​ What is the daily schedule? A typical day looks like this: 0700 - Breakfast 0900 - Sailing training 1530 - Return to a port – this will be different each day. 1900 - BBQs, suppers and other evening activities. ​ Accommodation is board the yachts. On the Friday we will have a small regatta between our own boats and on the we will take part in the famous Round the Island Race. I am prescribed medication, is this problem? No, if you are responsible for your medication at home you will easily be able to cope on the trip. ​ ​ I am not at a very high standard of fitness, does this matter? No, but we would recommend that you partake in a basic fitness regime so that you are able to get the most out of this week. ​ ​ To apply register your interest here ​ The Ocean Challenge 2024 will run from 9th - 16th June, taking part in the Round The Island Race on Saturday 15th June. ​ For further information Email : martinb@supportingwoundedveterans.com Phone: 07990 552718 ​ "It made me reflect on how far I've come, but also it made me realise (on race day) that what we were doing could inspire other people who have also been injured/diagnosed" ​ ​ Become an Ocean Challenge Sailing Buddy ​ We are inviting applications from volunteers who have sailing experience and/or sailing qualifications to join the team to support next year's Veterans. ​ If you would like to register as a volunteer, you need to calm, patient, with sailing experience and be prepared to live-aboard the boats during the week. All volunteers are expected to raise £2,000 to support the challenge. ​ Apply to become a sailing Buddy ​ ​

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Ocean Challenge 2024 The Ocean Challenge is part of the SWV Sports Habilitation pathway Ocean Challenge 2024 Event Date 9th - 16th June 2024 The Ocean Challenge is part of the SWV Sports Habilitation pathway. Sport is a potent medium for confidence building and helping Veterans back on track after facing injury, illness and challenging times. During the Ocean Challenge Veterans are supported by the SWV Team as well as Buddies who are on hand to make the week a great one. This amazing challenge - ending with the teams taking part in the famous "Round The Island Race," is also the start of further support from the charity, enabling Veterans to access the other support pathways on offer through SWV. So if you are a Veteran who is keen to get stuck into this challenge, or you are a interested in becoming a sailing Buddy, please get in touch! Previous Next

Ocean Challenge 2024 Read the Latest news 27/07/23 Ocean Challenge 2024 - Applications for this year's Ocean Challenge are now open for both Veterans and Buddies The Sports Habilitation Ocean Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for Veterans to link in with the charity and start on a path of support and guidance on offer through the charity. It is an action packed week in a fully supported environment. Below is a review from last year's Ocean Challenge to give you a little taste of this fantastic challenge! "Earlier this year the fantastic Ocean Challenge 2023 took place on the South Coast. The week saw 4 yachts with crews containing 17 Veterans, 4 Buddies and 4 Skippers work together to tackle the challenge and have a positive week. The teams were all supported by a further yacht and rescue boats, fantastic land crew and a dedicated mental health specialist to make sure that the Veterans were well supported. This year’s Veterans taking part were battling physical and mental injuries, so even getting there was a challenge, but they did it! On arrival in Gosport, everyone was shown to their yacht and introduced to their Skipper and Buddy. It can feel an overwhelming time arriving at a new location, especially when dealing with physical and mental health challenges, so the team were on hand to help everyone settle in, to make sure they had what they needed, but give them a little time to recover from the journey too. Within the first few days of the Ocean Challenge, Veterans were working in teams and had really embraced the challenge. The importance of team work really came through and along with the fact that everyone was sharing a cockpit for 10 hours or more each day, really helped people to talk and open up. The Veterans having the shared interest of the Ocean Challenge and experiences really helped them to bond well in a short space of time enabling them to get so much out of the event. The first 4 days of the Ocean Challenge were spent sailing between the Isle of Wight and the mainland, resting overnight in beautiful ports: Yarmouth, Newtown Creek, Beaulieu River and the Hamble. This was a challenging time for many, as they got used to moving around the boats in a manner that suited them best, got used to working as part of a crew, and for many, this was their first taste of sailing - so they were in at the deep end! …metaphorically, not literally…thankfully! On the Thursday the crews had their first practice race! This was a nerve racking time, but the perfect opportunity to put all of their new found skills into practice. This is a great chance for each Veteran to really see how far they have come, to build their confidence and start to see what they are capable of again - a confidence so commonly lost after career ending injuries and illness turn their live’s upside down. The evening before the Round The Island Race saw the crews have a very special dinner at the Sir Max Aitken Museum, Prospect House in Cowes - not too late a night as an early start was needed for the race. Up early on the Saturday, ready for the Round The Island Race 2023, which turned out to be 11 hours of adrenaline fuelled action! The start and finish of the race were particularly challenging as the Solent was full of 1200 yachts, all sailing at very close quarters to the SWV Teams. Unfortunately, one of our boats - Solar Wind, got T boned by another yacht. Solar Wind was a completely innocent party in the accident but sadly had to withdraw due to the damage to the deck - as you can imagine, this was very disappointing for the crew. Over 1200 yachts took part and the 3 remaining SWV Teams came in the top 25% of finishers! Adelaide Star came 347th; Emerald Star came 373rd; and, Elizabeth Star came 406th! This is an amazing result considering many of the Veterans had learnt to sail for the first time that week!" Though the week was challenging in different ways for each Veteran facing their own challenges, there was still much laughter, hard work, team work, lots of talking, the therapeutic benefits of the sea, plenty of wind - resulting in a very special event. At the end of the Ocean Challenge, each Veteran was given a Mentor who will support them on the next steps of their recovery… Previous Next

Pain Management Pathways Taking Control of your pain "If only I had attended this programme shortly after injury - it would have saved me years of pain and related anxiety. Thank you SWV for setting it up for me, it is going to have a hugely positive impact on my quality of life." The main barriers to employment and being able to live a full life are chronic pain and problems with pain medication. We hear from many Veterans whose long-term and chronic pain has stopped them from reaching their full potential after leaving service. ​ To help, we set up the first Veteran-specific pain management programme with an introductory pain review. Our pain management programmes are designed to help you access a diagnosis, develop a better understanding and management of your pain, to improve self-management and quality of life and confidence. The first step to taking back control of your pain is to book a free online consultation with a Pain Consultant. ​ ​ ​ Read more Pain Review Consultation This is the first step of the Pain Management Pathway, and is helpful for Veterans needing confidential, one-to-one advice on: ​ - Pain management issues - Medication review - Advice on over-reliance on pain medication Read more Pain Resilience Programme A Veteran-specific online course over 26 weeks. In small groups with qualified clinicians it helps Veterans struggling with chronic pain, providing the tools to understand and manage pain. ​ Please book a Pain Review C onsultation in the first instance. If you have any questions about the pain reviews email martinb@supportingwoundedveterans.com . You can be referred by a military charity, a regimental association, your GP or self-refer.

SWV Winter Conference Talks Read the Latest news 23rd March 2023 We were delighted to host some fascinating talks as part of SWV’s Winter Conference in Klosters this year. Click below to watch or listen to the recordings. Our Patron, General Sir Nick Carter, spoke with Times Journalist Manveen Rana on the strategic and security questions facing the world today We also hosted two panel discussions on Global Political Risk and Energy transition and security. The first panel - on Global Political Risk – had Nick Carter along with James Charrington - Chairman of Trustees of SWV & Chairman of Blackrock EMEA, and Benji Meuli of Convex Insurance. The discussion was kindly hosted by Manveen Rana. Next up was the second highly thought provoking panel discussion, with leading energy experts Michael Liebreich, Michael Brennam and Dr Chris Walters providing deep insights in our quest towards net zero. Hosted by Peter Flynn, this session raised some great questions that were expertly answered by the panel. To watch the video of Sir Nick Carter’s talk or listen to the audio recordings of the panel discussions please click below. Previous Next

2023 Ski Week “With my walking stick, I’m an invalid, but on skis, I’m just another person.” Sport is a proven, potent medium for confidence building. Adaptive skiing enables those with disabilities to level with those without in a way that few other sports can. ​ The Veteran Ski Week ​ For veterans, the transition to civilian life is often tough. Those with physical or mental issues can become isolated and struggle. Our ski week offers a transformative break to help start a new phase in the transition to civilian life and a relationship with SWV, as well as kick-start the recover process. How it works ​ Every year, 25 veterans from the UK are selected to go to Klosters, in Switzerland. As well as skiing with qualified adaptive ski instructors, the trips provide the chance to discuss pain management needs and career interests with SWV’s coordinators. This ensures every veteran can receive further support and bespoke mentoring following the trip. There is also a valuable opportunity to share experiences with other wounded veterans. ​ Medical professionals are on hand, including a GP and sports medicine specialist, a physiotherapist, an osteopath, a sports masseur and a psychologist. In addition to medical clinics, there are evening sessions in Relaxation, Mindfulness and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). ​ After the week, each veteran is provided with a mentor to provide guidance and support throughout the ongoing recovery process. Learn more about how a mentor could help you. Joining the programme ​ Applications for the 2024 Ski Week are open. Due to the Swiss entry requirements, to join us on the Ski Week you will need to have been triple vaccinated against Covid-19. ​ Register your interest in the Ski Week by completing the application form. ​ Ski buddies ​ Our Ski Week programme would not be possible without volunteer ski buddies, who help the veterans both on and off the slopes. Each year, 20 individuals of all ages and backgrounds are selected and raise at least £2,000 to cover their costs and a donation to SWV. Learn more about the Buddy programme.

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VETERAN PATHWAYS RESEARCH NEWS AND EVENTS SUPPORT US ABOUT SWV Team 1 Items Our Partners More APPLICATION FORM: BUDDIES PROGRAMME We have a permanent office at the Garden House, Royal Hospital Chelsea. 07990 552718 The Garden House ​Royal Hospital Chelsea Royal Hospital Road, London. SW3 4SR martinb@supportingwoundedveterans.com Submit Thanks for submitting! APPLICATION FORM: BUDDIES PROGRAMME If you have any problems with the application form or any questions about the application please fill out the form below. 07990 552718 38 Connaught Square, London, W2 2HL United Kingdom martinb@supportingwoundedveterans.com Submit Thanks for submitting!