2025
The Blesma News for 2025 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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How Assistive Technology is Transforming Limbless Veterans’ Lives
17 June 2025
A major report, funded by the Office of Veterans' Affairs and delivered by Blesma in association with Anglia Ruskin University, has identified a range of measures to improve the accessibility, affordability, and usability of Assistive Technology (AT), such as wheelchairs, prosthetics, and mobility scooters. The study, which was powered by the lived experience testimony of Members, highlighted how AT can empower veterans and their families to live independently but also exposed systemic barriers that limit
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Caring and Coping: New Research into Life with Loss Of Limb Use
16 June 2025
Injured military veterans and their families are living under the shadows of daily uncertainty as they wrestle with the impact of their disability, a major report reveals. It highlights the corrosive pressures on family and
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Congratulations to Fiona Morrison and Colin Thackery on their MBEs
16 June 2025
Blesma is proud to celebrate two inspiring members of our community who have been awarded the MBE in recognition of their exceptional service to veterans. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Fiona Morrison, our Northern Ireland Outreach Officer, and Colin Thackery, Chelsea Pensioner, Blesma Supporter and Britain’s Got Talent winner, on this outstanding achievement.
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The Blesma Widows’ Rep
28 May 2025
Blesma Member Lorraine Anderson (pictured) has taken up her new role as the Association’s inaugural Widows’ Representative and will represent the interests of the Association’s Widows and Widowers, liaising with the Board of Trustees to ensure their voices are heard. “Blesma Widows now account for about a quarter of our membership, and the Board of Trustees wanted to hear from them, which is why Lorraine’s role was created,” says Blesma Chief Executive Vivienne Buck. “We will liaise with Lorraine throughout the year, and she will attend the Board meeting at the Annual General Meeting
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