Pippa and Katherine, our Durham coordinators attended the Veterans Open Day that was held at Op Courage in Washington.

We spoke with Northumbria police about the Digital Information Bank – this is a resource for anyone that has a vulnerable relative with Dementia and Alzheimer’s, where they can record information about them in case they go missing.

There is also the Forcer Protocol recently set up that aims to reduce the risk or harm to service veterans, reservists and those currently serving in the forces if they go missing as this will enable the swift access to key information.

We also spoke with Walking with the Wounded who will work with anyone that has served in the forces, Op Courage works very closely with Combat Stress, there is a full assessment that takes place and when trauma is experienced will depend on what part of the service the person will be signposted.

Liaised with East Durham Veterans Trust who are keen to refer anyone that comes through their service that lives in Durham and has a diagnosis, as they are experiencing those who are struggling with late diagnosis.