2020
The Blesma News for 2020 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Would you benefit from a Blesma break?
6 March 2020
Did you know that Blesma can help you plan the perfect break? We know that taking a break from our usual routine, even for a couple of days, can do wonders for our wellbeing. However, we appreciate that some Members might feel unable to take a break due to concerns about accessibility, the logistics of travelling or the cost. If you feel that you would benefit from a short break, but have difficulty in finding somewhere that can provide you with the specialist support you might need whilst you’re away, or you feel that it would be unaffordable, Blesma may be a
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Blesma Member Owen tames the snow and takes home the Gold!
4 March 2020
Blesma-sponsored snowboarder Owen Pick has become Dew Tour Adaptive Banked Slalom Champion. The win marks Owen’s first gold medal in any major contest at Dew Tour on 8th February. Dew Tour is an innovative contest series and content platform that brings together the world’s best skateboarders, snowboarders, skiers, artists, brands, and fans in a celebration of creativity and style. The 28-year-old said: “Winning gold was pretty rad, especially at Dew Tour. Its an invite only competition, and there are no categories. They only invite the top adaptive sn
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Blesma Buckets at the ready!
3 March 2020
Calling all volunteers, Blesma buckets at the ready! We are dusting off our buckets for 2020 and heading to the Capital once again – and we need your help! London Bridge and Waterloo are first on the list this year and we would love to see you there! Volunteers don't need any previous experience; a willing heart, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude are the only essentials! Blesma relies on public donations to continue its work. We will be collecting at: London Bridge Underground Station, London – Thursday 19th March 2020 – slots
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Spotlight on Benefits and Social Care
2 March 2020
Benefits For the previous four years, most working age benefits were kept at their 2015/16 cash value. This did not affect disability, carers and pensioner benefits which saw a yearly increase. Due to the general election last year’s Autumn budget was cancelled. The government had previously announced there would be an end to the freeze in payment. There is a Spring budget planned for 11 March 2020 and the government policy will be confirmed then. We will update our Members in the following bulletin in Summer. Disability, carers and pensioner benefits a
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