05/10/2026
Adele served for 15 years in the Adjutant General Corps, Staff and Personnel Support branch, reaching the rank of Sergeant. She completed two operational tours of Bosnia and later served in Iraq.
Unfortunately, Adele had to leave the Army due to a sustained spinal injury. Later on, she ended up struggling as she gave up work to care full time for her terminally ill father, providing 24-hour support.
The experience was distressing and traumatic. On the day her father died, Adele’s aunt also passed away suddenly. The combined loss had a profound impact on her mental health, leaving her unable to cope with the aftermath and resulting in a nervous breakdown.
Recognising she needed support, Adele contacted the Forces Employment Charity, which receives significant funding from Army Benevolent Fund.
She was encouraged to apply for Lifeworks, a free employment support programme run by Royal British Veterans Enterprise, which provides veterans and family members of those currently serving with the training and guidance they need to find employment outside the Armed Forces. Adele’s place on the course was funded by the ABF.
👉 Read more about Adele's story here:
armybenevolentfund.org/stories/adeles-story
