2020
The Blesma News for 2020 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Coronavirus fraud alert
10 April 2020
Fraudsters are notoriously opportunistic, and many are using the upheaval caused by the Coronavirus to create convincing scams. Scammers are calling home phones and sending text messages to mobile phones, which contain misinformation or could leave you out of pocket if you fall victim. Some calls and texts claim to be from the Government, your GP’s surgery, the NHS, or even the World Health Organisation (WHO). In the calls, a recorded message or caller will claim to be contacting you about the coronavirus. They might offer a test for the virus, a treatment or cure, or might of
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Making Connections: Communication workshop
8 April 2020
In these times of self-distancing and self-isolation, communicating with others becomes so important to our mental health and wellbeing. Blesma has teamed up with The Drive Project to provide you with a 3-part communication workshop to help connect you with your fellow Blesma Members, spouses and carers develop your communication skills for use on video calls (such as Facetime, Whatsapp Video Call, Skype or Zoom) and explore storytelling and the power of connecting with others. What’s involved? You will join a maximum of 20 fellow Blesm
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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 systems
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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 at h
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