We were joined by Georgie Adams, From Carers UK to discuss their online platform filled with resources to support Carers.

Join us for a conversation with The Poppy Factory Families Employment Service as we chat through how we can together support you, whether you are out of employment and looking for some help, or in employment and wanting to up skill.

@ServicedogsukOrg is a charity that provides suitable rescue dogs that Veterans train to become their PTSD assistance dogs under our guidance. The charity has been running for 6 years and has grown organically, gradually increasing its ability to help more Veterans. The training is fun, enjoyable and rewarding. PTSD Assistance Dogs are trained to do general Assistance Dog tasks but also to assist Veterans with some of the symptoms of PTSD. The dogs are trained to do a variety of practical tasks such as wake the Veterans from nightmares, ‘ground’ them when dissociating, interrupt anxiety attacks, help with providing space by positioning, fetch medication and take the Veteran to the nearest exit when overwhelmed. "The dogs give our Veterans the confidence to go out and integrate with the community, the shared oxytocin relieves stress and lowers anxiety naturally. The Veterans train their own dogs, so they get an enormous amount of personal satisfaction, pride and a real sense of achievement when they become accredited Assistance Dog Partnerships." Find out more: servicedogsuk.org Email: getintouch@servicedogsuk.org Facebook: facebook.com/servicedogsuk Instagram: instagram.com/servicedogsuk/

We were joined by Elizabeth Burton-Phillips, Founder of DrugFAM, and Paul Rompani, CEO, who talked to us about supporting a loved one through their addiction to gambling, alcohol and/or substances; as well as how best to look after ourselves whilst doing so.

Join us for a conversation with Tom Harrison House as Ash shares his story of recovery. For more information on Tom Harrison House and the work they do, visit: https://tomharrisonhouse.org.uk/ Please note: This conversation includes difficult subjects including drug addiction and suicide.

Join The Ripple Pond as we chat with Alex Meyrick from Fighting with Pride finding out about the work of FWP and support for families. For more information on Fighting with Pride, please visit: https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/ If you are supporting a loved one with service attributable injuries and would like to find out about support for you, please visit: www.theripplepond.org and you can self refer today.

Join Sara and Heather as they talk about the Families Employment Service Partnership between The Poppy Factory and The Ripple Pond, how it works together and the outcomes you can acheive. If you want to find out more about either service more information can be found at both: www.poppyfactory.org/families/ www.theripplepond.org If you are caring for a loved one who has service attributable injuries and want to consider either an employment journey or to build confidence and reduce anxiety in the workplace, please do get in touch.

Join us for a conversation with Dougie Dunsmore at Tom Harrison House as we explore addiction and the impact on families. If you want to connect with Tom Harrison House, find them at: https://tomharrisonhouse.org.uk/