DMWS provide crucial wellbeing support to Invictus Winter Games 2025 competitors - DMWS
DMWS Welfare Officers Geoff Ingram and Arthur Evans travelled to Vancouver and Whistler in February to provide welfare support to the Invictus Winter Games.
Prior to this, both provided support at training camps leading up to the event, providing compassionate and military-informed support to those taking part. Asked to ‘do what you do best’ with the competitors, both quickly established themselves as a vital element of the team in the welfare, support and recovery of the competitors as they attended the training weekends.
Arthur and Geoff were assigned to specific teams and built an excellent rapport and bond with the competitors, attending events to be there whenever they were needed. The support extended from competitors to family and friends, helping to relieve stress and anxiety for all those involved.
Both saw the great transformational journeys of the competitors and were blown away by their integrity, resilience, and dedication to the event and their own recovery.
Geoff said “The success of IG25 was huge and we are convinced it will have a life-long and lasting impact on all the competitors and their families. We hope DMWS will, once again, be invited to attend and provide the unique and exquisite support the organisation delivers.”
Thank you to our fantastic Welfare Officers for their incredible work!
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About Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS)
Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, operate on the frontline. We place trained professional welfare officers in locations throughout the UK and Cyprus to deliver much-needed additional support for those who are on the clinical pathway. DMWS is committed to providing the highest level of welfare support to those in need, promoting their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Whether it is a new or pre-existing issue, our service is for anyone undergoing treatment for a health-related issue. By providing support in a range of settings, our staff are committed to promoting and preserving the health and wellbeing of those who have dedicated their lives to serving our communities. In addition, they are committed to enabling them to reach their full potential. This can speed up discharge from hospital, help patients recover more quickly, and reduce the likelihood of readmission or the need for onward referral.
DMWS has a long and proud history of supporting the military in times of need, offering expert help and advice to those affected by health-related issues. Through its comprehensive services and outstanding dedication, DMWS has become an integral part of the armed forces community, offering invaluable support to the armed forces community at their critical time of need.
More can be found out on our website at https://dmws.org.uk
Published: 7th May, 2025