Afghanistan: The Homecoming
Inside Out investigates the impact of mental health issues on Afghanistan veterans and asks whether the NHS can deal with the increasing pressure. And we follow Corporal Josh Boggi, who lost both legs and an arm in Afghanistan, on his journey to compete in the inaugural Invictus Games in London.
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Tackling soldiers' mental trauma
According to the charity, Combat Stress, one in 25 war veterans are likely to report symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Inside Out spoke to an anonymous Afghanistan veteran who is concerned about the potential ticking time bomb of mental health problems of ex-soldiers over the next decade.
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Military medical team's Afghanistan legacy
As British troops pack their bags and head home from Afghanistan, 麻豆官网首页入口 Inside Out travels to Camp Bastion to meet the expert medical teams which have been saving thousands of lives.
Reporter Harry Gration met the Medical Emergency Response Team (MERT) who explained how front-line workers extract casualties as quickly as possible to improve their survival chances.
Harry Gration also spoke to the surgical team who explained how it has been helping its Afghanistan counterparts take forward medical work when the British return home.
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Information and support
For more information about support available for veterans, Combat Stress operates a free 24-hour helpline for veterans and their families.
It can be accessed by calling 0800 138 1619, texting 07537 404719 or emailing combatstress@rethink.org
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Alastair McKee |
| Producer | Ben White |
| Series Editor | Alex Baxter |
Broadcast
- Mon 27 Oct 2014 19:30麻豆官网首页入口 One West