For 13-year-old Jamie Small, when he reads the news, his dad, who took his own life following 21 years in the Army, is at the forefront of his mind. This month’s World Suicide Prevention Day means a lot to him, and reports on developments in Afghanistan have a huge impact, so a respite break …
“In such a small space of time Scotty’s has done so much for Jackson and it helps him to know he isn’t the only child going through this.” The 10th of September marks World Suicide Prevention Day and this year’s theme is about “Creating Hope Through Action.” Every year, thousands of families and …
“Paddy was the best guy anyone could ever meet…he fought everything that life threw at him and was the most amazing dad to our children” WO2 Paddy Bashford was a fighter. The proud Northern Irishman dedicated his life to the Army and refused to give up, even when issues with his health got in the …
30 bereaved Forces families have enjoyed precious time together thanks to the support from two military charities – Families’ Activity Breaks (FAB) and Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
“I want to help other children like me” Nine-year-old Grace Whittle from Kingswood in South Gloucestershire waded through mounds of mud last month as she took part in a junior ‘Mini Mudder’ challenge to raise much-needed funds for a charity that has supported her following her dad’s death.
When 5-year-old Kai was told that his daddy, Corporal Lee Scott, had been killed whilst on tour in Afghanistan, his life changed forever. His mum, Nikki Scott, describes the moment she told him as the worst of her life. Nikki explains: “As I sat Kai down on his bed and explained that Daddy wouldn’t …
