Blast Exposure - A tragic loss

A recent article on ITV has highlighted the impact of Blast Exposure on veterans.  The death of Wayne Mallon who served 24 years in the Royal Artillery has been deemed by the coroner to be as a result of Blast Exposure.

Although discharged from the Army with significant hearing loss he was otherwise in good health.  The headaches started soon after and were mild to start with but built over time leaving Wayne with terrible pain, mood swings and changes to his character.

For the full article: https://www.itv.com/news/2026-01-15/coroner-rules-on-army-veterans-death-as-wife-fears-link-to-blast-exposure

Please remember that it is not weak to ask for help.  Don’t shy away from addressing a problem, especially if your loved ones are commenting on changed behaviour.  Asking for help early can make a difference.  There is help out there for both veterans and their families, but the first step is always asking for help and persevering as sometimes it can seem like you are going backwards instead of forwards.

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