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        <itunes:author>Families 4 Veterans</itunes:author>
        <itunes:summary>Hopefully some of you would have seen our latest shoutouts about wanting to hear your voices about what&#39;s working and what isn&#39;t within our Veterans Community, it doesn&#39;t matter which nation you swore your Oath too as at the end of the day we are all Veterans who served and are still suffering with the same issues.</itunes:summary>
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        <description><![CDATA[<p>Hopefully some of you would have seen our latest shoutouts about wanting to hear your voices about what&#39;s working and what isn&#39;t within our Veterans Community, it doesn&#39;t matter which nation you swore your Oath too as at the end of the day we are all Veterans who served and are still suffering with the same issues.</p>]]></description>
        
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                <itunes:title>Veterans Voices Episode 12 23.09.23</itunes:title>
                <title>Veterans Voices Episode 12 23.09.23</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In another weekly catch-up with like minded Veterans, Gary shows off his new Knashers, we discuss how the sponsored skydive idea came about, an RAF family with a very ill child that are struggling with housing due to outdated rules, some of the complications with the Sky Dive Fundraiser, and the Veterans Shield Challenge, And Gary and Craig tell the story of &#34;THE BIG CON&#34;</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;In another weekly catch-up with like minded Veterans, Gary shows off his new Knashers, we discuss how the sponsored skydive idea came about, an RAF family with a very ill child that are struggling with housing due to outdated rules, some of the complications with the Sky Dive Fundraiser, and the Veterans Shield Challenge, And Gary and Craig tell the story of &amp;#34;THE BIG CON&amp;#34;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Veterans Voices Episode 11 09.09.23</itunes:title>
                <title>Veterans Voices Episode 11 09.09.23</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Gary talks about his modelling hobby that he uses to switch off when the going gets tough, we hear a bit of feedback that was left on the vetnet. some updates of talks that are happening with varios police and nhs services across the uk </p><p><br></p><p>We talk about the upcoming Veterans Shield Challenge, and a bit about fundrasing and where your money really goes! </p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Gary talks about his modelling hobby that he uses to switch off when the going gets tough, we hear a bit of feedback that was left on the vetnet. some updates of talks that are happening with varios police and nhs services across the uk &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about the upcoming Veterans Shield Challenge, and a bit about fundrasing and where your money really goes! &lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Veterans Voices Episode 9</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:episode>9</itunes:episode>
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                <itunes:subtitle>donna gets a promotion, and the NHS wants WHAT!?</itunes:subtitle>
                
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Some exciting news! Donna from S.O.S gets a promotion, NHS Trusts starting to get excited about Code red, OP Courage? and run down of next years Veterans Shield Challenge, that sounds like its going to be a blast! </p><p><br></p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Some exciting news! Donna from S.O.S gets a promotion, NHS Trusts starting to get excited about Code red, OP Courage? and run down of next years Veterans Shield Challenge, that sounds like its going to be a blast! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <pubDate>Sat, 02 Sep 2023 16:00:00 &#43;0000</pubDate>
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                <itunes:title>Veterans Voices Episode 7</itunes:title>
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                <itunes:summary>Hello and welcome to Veterans voices episode 7!



Today we are joined by The managing director of APA and BITIMO, 



Rebecca from SOS



And Gaz and Craig from Families4Veterans



We discuss some of the problems with the current resettlement programs and what we hope to achieve.



 Craig tells the story of his recent failed interaction with the NHS Crisis team.



And some interesting Information about pensions that doesnt seem to be widely known.</itunes:summary>
                <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello and welcome to Veterans voices episode 7!</p><p><br></p><p>Today we are joined by The managing director of APA and BITIMO, </p><p><br></p><p>Rebecca from SOS</p><p><br></p><p>And Gaz and Craig from Families4Veterans</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss some of the problems with the current resettlement programs and what we hope to achieve.</p><p><br></p><p> Craig tells the story of his recent failed interaction with the NHS Crisis team.</p><p><br></p><p>And some interesting Information about pensions that doesnt seem to be widely known.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hello and welcome to Veterans voices episode 7!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Today we are joined by The managing director of APA and BITIMO, &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Rebecca from SOS&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And Gaz and Craig from Families4Veterans&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss some of the problems with the current resettlement programs and what we hope to achieve.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt; Craig tells the story of his recent failed interaction with the NHS Crisis team.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And some interesting Information about pensions that doesnt seem to be widely known.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Veterans Voices Episode 10</itunes:title>
                <title>Veterans Voices Episode 10</title>

                
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>we talk more about the vetnet emergency cards https://www.families4veterans-directory.com/product-page/veterans-emergency-card this card is perfect in a crisis, all you need to do is scan the qr code with your phone and it will dial the number to a veteran manned crisis line, 24/7. </p><p><br></p><p>The hidden force reveals itself (pun) and we discuss some rights that you have as a veteran that might not be common knowledge!</p><p><br></p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;we talk more about the vetnet emergency cards https://www.families4veterans-directory.com/product-page/veterans-emergency-card this card is perfect in a crisis, all you need to do is scan the qr code with your phone and it will dial the number to a veteran manned crisis line, 24/7. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The hidden force reveals itself (pun) and we discuss some rights that you have as a veteran that might not be common knowledge!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Hello and Welcome to Veterans Voices episode 6! </p><p><br></p><p>In this podcast, Gary talks about the new Veterans emergency cards.</p><p><br></p><p>We showcase some more small charities.</p><p><br></p><p>Craig explains about the support and mental health training that is available for veterans worldwide for free!</p><p><br></p><p>We talk about The NHS and how they identify you as a veteran with a simple code added to your NHS number.</p><p><br></p><p>Also how the military are trained and the effect it has when trying to get mental health support in civil street</p><p><br></p><p>And last of all donna from Scotland shares some of her story and how she is determined to make sure other veterans can find the help they need.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Hello and Welcome to Veterans Voices episode 6! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this podcast, Gary talks about the new Veterans emergency cards.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We showcase some more small charities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Craig explains about the support and mental health training that is available for veterans worldwide for free!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We talk about The NHS and how they identify you as a veteran with a simple code added to your NHS number.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Also how the military are trained and the effect it has when trying to get mental health support in civil street&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And last of all donna from Scotland shares some of her story and how she is determined to make sure other veterans can find the help they need.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <itunes:title>Veterans Voices Episode 5</itunes:title>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Veterans Voices episode 5! </p><p>We are joined today by Rebecca from Scotland.</p><p>Gary and Craig from Familes4veterans, that run the vet-net</p><p>Donna from services outreach support who has just been awarded the gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant.</p><p>In this podcast, There is a little bit about navigating the Families4-veterans websites well as the Vet-Net, Stories of the struggles of our guests, of people that are close to them, and of veterans that got the help they needed.</p><p><br></p><p>This is yet another episode showcasing small charities, why they have to exist and how with the ability to share and collaborate on one single platform worldwide we can save lives, give hope, and support the veteran community.</p><p><br></p><p>We are stronger, Together.</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;Welcome to Veterans Voices episode 5! &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are joined today by Rebecca from Scotland.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gary and Craig from Familes4veterans, that run the vet-net&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Donna from services outreach support who has just been awarded the gold award for the Armed Forces Covenant.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this podcast, There is a little bit about navigating the Families4-veterans websites well as the Vet-Net, Stories of the struggles of our guests, of people that are close to them, and of veterans that got the help they needed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is yet another episode showcasing small charities, why they have to exist and how with the ability to share and collaborate on one single platform worldwide we can save lives, give hope, and support the veteran community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We are stronger, Together.&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This is episode 3 of the veterans voices podcast! Please excuse the audio, we had some technical issues and will resolve it for the next episode!</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;This is episode 3 of the veterans voices podcast! Please excuse the audio, we had some technical issues and will resolve it for the next episode!&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>To watch the latest meeting with Services Outreach Support (https://www.facebook.com/servicesoutreachsupport) and Veteran Cllr James Paul Watson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-paul-watson-ba-hons-763bba155)</p><p><br></p><p>A few things were discussed and a few eye-openers dropped, all in all, a very good meeting saying how things really are in the Veterans Community.</p><p>The meeting ended with an offer from Irwin Mitchell&#39;s, which will be extremely useful if you are going, or have been going through the Armed Forces compensation scheme</p>]]></description>
                <content:encoded>&lt;p&gt;To watch the latest meeting with Services Outreach Support (https://www.facebook.com/servicesoutreachsupport) and Veteran Cllr James Paul Watson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-paul-watson-ba-hons-763bba155)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A few things were discussed and a few eye-openers dropped, all in all, a very good meeting saying how things really are in the Veterans Community.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The meeting ended with an offer from Irwin Mitchell&amp;#39;s, which will be extremely useful if you are going, or have been going through the Armed Forces compensation scheme&lt;/p&gt;</content:encoded>
                
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