Claire Perry opens the Army Recovery Centre at Tedworth House

There are over 10,000 members of the Armed Forces, and at least the same number of spouses and dependents and several thousand MoD civil servants living in our Constituency. I am always pleased to support the government in its attempts to strengthen the military covenant, especially in providing long-term support for those who are injured while serving. I was therefore delighted to go to the opening of the Army Recovery Centre on 29th June, located in beautiful Tedworth House in Tidworth. This is supported by both the MoD and military charities and is a vibrant place that will help service personnel with their rehabilitation and recovery, both now and in the future. The bravery, common sense and dignity displayed by the "Band of Brothers" who have been helped so far was amazing and while chatting to one soldier who had suffered serious facial injuries, I became mesmerized by what looked like a tiny logo in his eye. "Oh yes" he said in response to my question, "This is my Help for Heroes glass eye. I've got twelve others. Want to see them?" Amazing.

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