Success Stories

A Salute to Mary’s Military Life

DMWS takes time to appreciate the stories of those who served

Army veteran’s daughter Sam finds the courage to embrace life again after loss of her father

Sam can’t believe how her life has changed and says she hasn’t laughed so much in years

Royal Electrical & Mechanical Engineer Simon stays connected with his family

Simon’s life changed dramatically when an accident at home during lockdown saw him paralysed from the shoulders down. He spent six weeks in intensive care after a nine-hour operation to fuse his spine back together and now needs 24-hour personal care.

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Emily receives urgent medical care whilst based in Cyprus

DMWS stepped in and help Emily with language barriers stopping her from getting the treatment she required.

RAF veteran John lives independently at home after car accident

DMWS welfare officer finds solution to help John live independently.

Veteran Paul’s recovery takes place at home

DMWS puts measures in place allowing veteran Paul's recovery to take place at home where he can be with his much loved dog.

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Gary, Veteran, Royal Marines, leaves hospital early thanks to DMWS

With help from DMWS, veteran Gary accesses funding to get a specialist bed aiding earlier discharge from hospital.

Tony, Army Veteran, gets his life back

Isolated Veteran gets his life back and looking forward to moving to a council house closer to his family