‘Christmas can be filled with dread’ Manchester veteran on public supporting ex-military over festive period
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Lamin Manneh lost both legs and one arm when he stepped on an improvised explosive device during a patrol in Afghanistan. The 47-year-old said that he understands how some of his fellow veterans will be feeling.
“During military service, service men and women have a strong support network and a close-knit community, but transitioning to civilian life can destroy that. Coupled with physical and mental health issues, which can prevent them from socialising, Christmas can become a time filled with dread rather than a celebration”.
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Hide AdAccording to the charity, Manchester is home to more than 7,700 veterans and Lamin believes that there are more who could be helped by Help for Heroes. He has benefitted from people reaching out to him in the past.


He explained: “Loneliness can lead to unnecessary thoughts coming to you, which can cause so much harm. Therefore, it is paramount for anyone who needs help to reach out. I know from last year that receiving messages from Help for Heroes supporters made a massive difference to some people and showed there are people out there who care. It also encouraged veterans to come forward and get support.”
If this is something you would like to help out with, then Help for Heroes can assist. You can visit their website for more details.
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