The poll, marking the 40th anniversary of the conflict, found that only 4% of the 2,100 adults surveyed could answer a series of questions correctly. Half of those aged 18-34 said they did not know when the war took place and one in 10 in this age group believed the UK had invaded the islands leading to the war, while a similar number believed the Falklands were in the English Channel. . The charity said many of the veterans who fought were likely to still be battling physical or mental trauma and their sacrifices were in danger of being forgotten. Picture: May 25, 1982: The British frigate HMS Antelope explodes in San Carlos Bay in the Falkland Islands “No mental health support” On May 25, 1982, Nick Martin was seriously injured when the Atlantic Conveyor was hit by two Argentine Exocet missiles, killing 12 crew members. Although his wounds healed slowly, he was later diagnosed with PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) as a result of his stay in the Falklands. He said: “There was no real support for me when we got home. I stayed a few months at Stonehouse Hospital in Plymouth, but nothing more than physiotherapy. There was no mental health support at all. No advice. “I used to sabotage anything that was good and I would not allow myself to enjoy anything. I kept thinking, ‘These kids who never came back didn’t get a chance to do any of these, so why have a nice life?’ “With Help for Heroes, I had a moment that made me realize that all I had to do was live the best life I could, because that ‘s what they wanted me to do – but it took me almost 35 years to get it right. “ Read more: Falkland Islands become mine-free almost 40 years after the conflict “Rehabilitation can take years or a lifetime” Carol Betterridge, head of clinical and medical services at Help for Heroes, said: “Forty years ago, support for mental and physical injuries was less advanced and more difficult to access, making it difficult for veterans to get the support they needed. “While there have been significant improvements in state support for veterans since then, we are concerned that veterans are retreating from the gaps. “Just because people were injured 40 years ago does not mean they do not need help yet, as recovery can take years or a lifetime. “We are currently supporting the Falkland War veterans with long-term problems, including the permanent effects of foot-and-mouth disease and PTSD. Each of them deserves our help and we will urge anyone struggling to seek help.” Image: About 300 sailors killed when Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sank by British submarine Pic: AP A total of 255 British soldiers and three local women civilians were killed during the Falklands’s liberation, while another 775 were injured. About 649 Argentines were killed in the conflict, with about 300 of them killed when the cruiser General belgrano was torpedoed by a British submarine.
title: “Falklands War Veterans Still Suffering As The Conflict Fades From The Public S Memory Uk News " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-29” author: “Glenn Gratz”
The poll, marking the 40th anniversary of the conflict, found that only 4% of the 2,100 adults surveyed could answer a series of questions correctly. Half of those aged 18-34 said they did not know when the war took place and one in 10 in this age group believed the UK had invaded the islands leading to the war, while a similar number believed the Falklands were in the English Channel. . The charity said many of the veterans who fought were likely to still be battling physical or mental trauma and their sacrifices were in danger of being forgotten. Picture: May 25, 1982: The British frigate HMS Antelope explodes in San Carlos Bay in the Falkland Islands “No mental health support” On May 25, 1982, Nick Martin was seriously injured when the Atlantic Conveyor was hit by two Argentine Exocet missiles, killing 12 crew members. Although his wounds healed slowly, he was later diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of his time in the Falklands. He said: “There was no real support for me when we got home. I stayed a few months at Stonehouse Hospital in Plymouth, but nothing more than physiotherapy. There was no mental health support at all. No advice. “I used to sabotage anything that was good and I would not allow myself to enjoy anything. I kept thinking, ‘These kids who never came back have never had a chance to do any of this, so why have a nice life?’ “With Help for Heroes, I had a moment that made me realize that all I had to do was live the best life I could, because that ‘s what they wanted me to do – but it took me almost 35 years to get it right. “ Read more: Falkland Islands become mine-free almost 40 years after the conflict “Rehabilitation can take years or a lifetime” Carol Betterridge, head of clinical and medical services at Help for Heroes, said: “Forty years ago, support for mental and physical injuries was less advanced and more difficult to access, making it difficult for veterans to get the support they needed. “While there have been significant improvements in state support for veterans since then, we are concerned that veterans are retreating from the gaps. “Just because people were injured 40 years ago does not mean they do not need help yet, as recovery can take years or a lifetime. “We are currently supporting the Falkland War veterans with long-term problems, including the permanent effects of foot-and-mouth disease and PTSD. Each of them deserves our help and we will urge anyone struggling to seek help.” Image: About 300 sailors killed when Argentine cruiser General Belgrano sank by British submarine Pic: AP A total of 255 British soldiers and three local women civilians were killed during the Falklands’s liberation, while another 775 were injured. About 649 Argentines were killed in the conflict, with about 300 of them killed when the cruiser General Belgrano was torpedoed by a British submarine.
