The Poppy Factory provide support for ex-service personnel with health conditions to get into employment
A military veteran who was suicidal has praised the Poppy Factory, which is celebrating its centenary year, for helping to give him a purpose in life.
He said it had been suggested to him to get involved with the Poppy Factory, and he had found a “purpose” there.“And having a routine is really good, just getting out of bed and having something to do, a purpose in everything you do, is really important. Deirdre Mills, the Poppy Factory’s chief executive, said there will be different events happening over the coming months to celebrate the charity’s 100 years in existence.“The first way would be to remember our past and our history.
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