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Offices 57-60 the Pavilion 536 Hall Road Hull HU6 9BS Tel: 08457 257 4853 Fax: 01482 808731

Offices 57-60 the Pavilion 536 Hall Road Hull HU6 9BS Tel: 08457 257 4853 Fax: 01482 808731 E:mail: info@ngvfa.org.uk Website: www.ngvfa.org.uk. Mission Statement

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Offices 57-60 the Pavilion 536 Hall Road Hull HU6 9BS Tel: 08457 257 4853 Fax: 01482 808731

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  1. Offices 57-60 the Pavilion 536 Hall Road Hull HU6 9BS Tel: 08457 257 4853 Fax: 01482 808731 E:mail: info@ngvfa.org.uk Website: www.ngvfa.org.uk • Mission Statement • The Charity’s mission is to enhance and improve the quality of the day-to-day lives of all Gulf Veterans and Veterans of other desert conflicts and their families, through support, information, advocacy and counselling. • To provide a safe haven for veterans and their families to be able to talk about the impact their service has had on their lives.

  2. National Initiative • National Charity based in Hull, set up in 1996 by ill ex-service men. • Supporting Gulf War 1, 2, Afghanistan, Iraq, any future desert conflicts and their families. Services Offered • Welfare Assistance/Advisory Service • Tribunal Representation • Members forum + 24 Hour Free-phone Helpline • Counselling Service • Medical Research/Testing • Annual Respite Break • Factsheets • Quarterly newsletter. • Big Lottery Grant Awarded for 3yrs to help develop services • VIPA • Open days/information events • New logo • Services for partners and children • New 0845 local call rate business number • Free-phone 0800 helpline number for members

  3. Health Challengesattributed to Service • 2000+ NGVFA MEMBERS (veterans & families) Veterans, partners and children have all reported health problems • Physical Problems Fibromyalgia Irritable Bowel Syndrome Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Reduced Mobility Osteoporosis/Osteopenia Hypo/hyper Thyroidism • Psychological Problems Paranoia Psychotic Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Personality Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Clinical Depression (suicide attempts)

  4. Sergeant in TA/Parachute Regiment Broke back1989 parachuting advised unable to walk again; fully recovered in 12 months. Ran 3 – 5 miles daily Ran 1 mile in 9 minutes carrying 45lb rifle. Weight training daily Health issues/accepted conditions attributed to Service in Gulf War Auto Immune Disease Acute Vaccination Reaction Gulf War Syndrome Fibromyalgia Crush Fracture Lumber Vertebrae Irritable Bowel Syndrome Effects of Pyridostigmin Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Major Depression Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Etc. GULF 1991 Veteran 1991 2007

  5. What Help Is Needed? • More treatment options • More counselling (As a result a unique PTSD clinic for service personnel has been set up & is based in Hull) • Access to ‘priority treatment’ • More medical info & GP support • More family support

  6. Practical Help Needed • Easier access to services locally • Specialised Training in Military PTSD • Good Support network • Accessible information

  7. The End!! • Thank you for listening!! Any questions please??

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