The Forgotten Fallen?
An ITV News investigation has uncovered fears that not enough is being done for soldiers and veterans who are suffering from mental illness, as a result of the effects of warfare.
Government and charity help for soliders
Former defence secretary Liam Fox says we are currently failing to honour the military covenant when it comes to mental health care.
Since coming to power, though, the government has put in place a number of initiatives and services to help soldiers and veterans with mental health issues:
The following charities also work to address the issue:
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Exclusive: British soldiers burdened by mental illness
Lance Sergeant Dan Collins hanged himself after serving in Afghanistan. His mother told Geraint Vincent the trauma haunted him to the end
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'We need to change attitudes towards mental health'
The former Defence Secretary Liam Fox has spoken out about the need to change attitudes towards soldiers with mental health issues.
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The Forgotten Fallen?
As part of his series, ITV News Correspondent Geraint Vincent examines if enough is being done for soldiers with mental health issues.