Real Stories: ‘Forgotten Army’ of veterans

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A recent report by the armed forces charity SSAFA describes what it calls a “Forgotten Army” of working age veterans.

It found seven out of ten have long-term physical or mental health conditions, illnesses or disabilities.

Real Stories has been to meet some of those in need, and has been finding out what is being done to help.

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