Help for Heroes funds £20m rehab centre

Help for Heroes has demonstrated its ongoing support for soldiers by funding a new rehabilitation centre in Plymouth.

The charity is spending some £20 million on the outlet, which will be a permanent alternative to the current temporary centre in Davenport.

It is hoped the scheme will be completed next summer and it will help injured troops to recuperate.

The BBC spoke to former Royal Marine Ben McBean who lost an arm and leg while on duty when a land mine exploded.

He said the facilities at the temporary centre "[have] given me the confidence to be a civilian and live my life".

Those serving in the Royal Air Force, Army and Royal Navy will make use of the new site once it is completed.

Events to raise money for Help for Heroes are running all summer and the Durham Times recently revealed a series of lectures on Zulu wars will be held at the city's famous cathedral to earn funds for the charity.

Posted by Simon Williams