The Democratic Unionist Party met yesterday with a representative from ‘Beyond the Battelfields’, a local charity focused on dealing with trauma and stress faced by former service personnel. Junior Minister Jonathan Bell met with Mr Robert McCartney along with Lagan Valley MP Jeffrey Donaldson and MLA Brenda Hale.
Beyond The Battlefield recently received direct communication from the UK Prime Minister, David Cameron. Within the correspondence, David Cameron said: I am absolutely committed to ensuring that our former Armed Forces personnel receive the care and support they deserve. Whilst central Government plays its part, the contribution of devolved and local Government is equally important.…
By Jason Boyd / Newtownards Chronicle Plans are underway to open a £3.5 million centre in Newtownards specifically catering for the needs of military veterans, making it the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Robert McCartney, from the Beyond the Battlefield charity, told the Chronicle the statistics surrounding veterans living in Northern Ireland were…
Beyond the Battlefield was formed as a charity to look after the well being of the Ex-service Community in both parts of the Island of Ireland.
By Jason Boyd / Newtownards Chronicle Plans are underway to open a £3.5 million centre in Newtownards specifically catering for the needs of military veterans, making it the first of its kind in Northern Ireland. Robert McCartney, from the Beyond the Battlefield charity, told the Chronicle the statistics surrounding veterans living in Northern Ireland were…
Beyond the Battlefield was formed as a charity to look after the well being of the Ex-service Community in both parts of the Island of Ireland.
