Wonderful news to hear of the Help for Heroes campaign. It's about time we did something to raise public support for our outstanding Armed Forces. Pupils from my school discussed the issue of lack of support for our servicemen and women in June. They came up with an idea of creating charity wristbands and designed a website to sell them ( www.supportingourtroops.co.uk ). They are donating all profits to Combat Stress, SSAFA, the Army / Royal Navy and RAF Benevolent Funds.

R Brewster - Proud to support our troops campaign , Stamford School, Lincolnshire

hellol
totally agree with this action.But it saddens me it should be necessary in the first place.The COUNTRY does not look after its own. She NEVER has . She also never will. EVER.Wakey
Wakey time I am afraid.Very kind of Mr.Clarkson and wife to
support thnis campaign,but even they must know the score:
It is A DISGRACE,
Kind Regards,

Nanna Secretan, nottingham, england

This is an excellent idea. Our son, a lieutenant with the Royal Irish Regiment was badly injured in Afghanistan and Headley Court did a fantastic job helping him to recover. It is a shame that troops, injured in the service of their country are not better treated, the compensation is pathetic in comparison with monies received in accidents at work cases etc. Furthermore they need support when discharged from the Services. When I was the Head of Welfare for the Prison Service I dealt with cases involving ex soldiers suffering from PTSD where Combat Stress could not help immediately due to shortage of funding and high demand - they are an excellent charity but need more money to meet the growing demand.
We expect a lot from our troops and should ensure that they are well looked after throughout their service, AND where necessary once discharged. We should not forget them and we need to do more to remember their sacrifices undertaken on our behalf. I hope my donation helps.

John Richard Berry OBE, countesthorpe, UK

Well done Francie and Jeremy, and many thanks - but you really shouldn't need to do it, should you?
As to this newspaper or any other shaming the government into doing anything for the troops, you cant, it has no honour and no shame.
Apart from saying 'Goodbye, see you if you get back- but we have given you 25% off your council tax while youre there' what else have they done for them. Im not going to start on the state of married quarters!
CA

Carol Asacret, Cambridge, Cambs