Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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'Resilience Breath' Course Open to all Members!
6 April 2020
During this period of isolation, Blesma has teamed up with Emily Hightower, who many Members may know from Blesma’s Challenge Aspen Military Ops (CAMO) activity, to deliver a 6 week online ‘Resilience Breath Course’ so Members can connect, train and learn together how they can stay well on all levels from the safety and comfort of their own homes. This programme will continue developing skills to enable you to read and regulate the state of your nervous system using breath, body mechanics, and visual field syste
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Rita regains confidence thanks to Blesma family
5 April 2020
With the help of the Association a Blesma Widow is beginning to regain her confidence following the passing of her husband. Rita Taylor was devastated by the loss of husband David in September last year, but thanks to the support of her Outreach Officer Jas Suller and Welfare Rep Chris Jones, she is finding a new support network in Blesma. In January, Rita attended the Gloucester Christmas Lunch – the first Blesma activity she has taken part in on her own. “If it hadn’t been for Jas, I might not have got dressed that morning. I might have just sat a
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Coronavirus information for Blesma Members
3 April 2020
The outbreak of Coronavirus/COVID-19 in the UK, and globally is deeply concerning. As the pandemic develops Blesma is taking daily account of the situation and the governmental measures relating to it. Our absolute first concern is to the health and wellbeing of our Members and staff and we are continually reviewing how we deliver our services to ensure this is the case. INFORMATION FOR OUR MEMBERS Please know that Blesma will continue to support its Members in all the ways it can. Ours is an Association founded
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Blesma Members take part in Online Wellness Workshop
1 April 2020
This week, Blesma trialled an online breath workshop aimed at helping Blesma Members improve their wellbeing and manage pain within their own homes. During this period of isolation, Blesma is adapting the way it responds to the welfare needs of our limbless and injured veterans. With mental health being just as important as physical health right now, Blesma teamed up with Emily Hightower, who many Members may know from Blesma’s Challenge Aspen Military Ops (CAMO) activity, to organise an online, livestreamed breath workshop so Members can connect, train and learn together how they c
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