Soldiering on: The battle after the war

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The National Lottery

Ex-service personnel in Britain are struggling to find their feet in the life as civilians. Many veterans are suffering from PSTD and depression, and unable to find jobs and even place to live. The National Lottery is funding a charity "Help a Squaddie", which was set up to help rehouse homeless ex-soldiers. This longform piece features stories of three veterans who managed to bounce back with a help from the charity to highlight the issues surrounding the life after the military.

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