Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Forces MoneyPlan offers free confidential guidance
10 October 2021
Effective and relevant Member support is at the heart of what Blesma seeks to deliver. Our team of Blesma Support Officers provide advice and assistance on the War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, as well as on a whole range of other allowances including disability and sickness benefits, out of work benefits, and carer benefits. However, some of our Members require more general financial guidance to ensure their long-term financial security and wellbeing. Depending on individual circumstances, this might involve help in clarifying where personal or family finances stand
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Interested in taking part in the London Marathon for Blesma?
8 October 2021
The London Marathon 2022 is on Sunday 2 October To be in with a chance of getting your own place and running for Team Blesma, please enter the public ballot. This closes at 9pm on Friday 8 October. Once you’ve entered the ballot, please let us know if you’d like to support Blesma by emailing
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Members' Weekend 2021
7 October 2021
What a weekend! Last weekend nearly 200 Blesma Members were able to gather together again for the first Members' Weekend since before the Covid crisis. Chief Executive Jon Bryant shared his thoughts on the event. The fantastic activities on offer ranged widely. There were virtual reality video games, tai chi, afternoon teas and gift wrapping workshops - to name a few! Keep an eye out for more Members weekend coverage in the upcoming magazine!
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The Charities Cup
1 October 2021
Back in July, Blesma Member Daniel Bingley organised a Call of Duty league tournament, pitting four military charities against each other whilst raising funds for Veterans. Representing Blesma were team captain Jack Cummings, Lionel O’Connor, Alex Harrisonand Stu Warner. Blesma, Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion and The Wounded Warrior Project each entered a team to face off in the four-week tournament. Each Saturday in July focused on one of the four military charities, and the gamers live-streamed their matches to raise awareness and funds. Tea
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