2021
Blesma Updates for 2021, covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Cycle challenge goes like a dream for Henry Deamer
30 January 2021
Henry challenged himself to break the 200km barrier after seeing a school friend complete a charity fundraiser in his garden. “Henry comes from an Army family,” explained Martin, Henry’s father. “I served in the Adjutant General’s Corps for 22 years, Henry’s grandad completed 35 years in the military, his great grandfather served in both World Wars, and his great great grandfather was killed in WWI.”
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Limb Loss in a time of Covid
28 January 2021
Winter is here and, as the darker nights settle in, it is a timely opportunity to reflect on the year. COVID-19 has impacted negatively on so many aspects of our daily lives, making the year challenging for everyone. Members have often had to draw on every ounce of their resilience to cope with the impact of the pandemic, and their fortitude has been immense. I would like to highlight the work of the NHS Limb Service and broader NHS Services, and thank the staff who have continued to deliver support during extremely challenging times. Their dedication is inspirational.
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Vaccine Scam Alert
26 January 2021
Opportunistic criminals are now using the COVID-19 Vaccine to attempt to con people out of funds and their personal data. These scammers have so far been active in the North East and in Wales, but it's important to stay vigilant wherever you live. The Police Economic Crime Team has become aware that criminals have been sending texts and emails attempting to lure people to apply for the COVID-19 vaccine. DC Gareth Jordan, from the Cyber Crime Unit, said: “The text is made to look like it comes from the NHS and states ‘we have identified that you are eligible to apply for your
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"If you join the forces, you join a family" - Interview with veterans connected by Blesma Connects
24 January 2021
Robert Bugden, Robert Jordan and Matthew Seviour are members of Blesma, and all three veterans are part of the Military family, serving their country to the best of their abilities. The three found each other through the Blesma Connects app. This article is about Budgen, Jordan and Seviour’s life experiences and how Blesma enabled them to adapt to civilian and disabled life. At first glance, there is not much in common between Robert Bugden, a thrill seeking parachute jumping instructor aged 35, Robert Jordan, a 64 year old retired construction worker and Matt
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