Colin J.Eastaway BSc Hons

We have multiple cases on at the moment involving veterans needing different housing solutions, our eight-bed building is full. Still no visit from the governments Valour project or associated services, rapidly loosing faith in its ideas. We are relying heavily on key partners and private landlords to help us keep the cost of hotels down and keep our service running. We are working very hard every day to find solutions for homeless veterans, and they keep on coming one by one. It shouldn’t be this way, we need homes for heroes, what’s happening is not Great British. @GBNEWS @LivEchonews @DailyMirror @SkyNews

The Block on the Wirral enters its second week of operations. If you’re a veteran on the Wirral or in Cheshire needing advice or practical support with Housing, homelessness, mental health, addiction, employment or welfare needs our doors are open to you. We have a vast array of resources specifically designed to support veterans and armed forces service leavers. We have proven routes out of homelessness and addiction align with tried, tested and highly recommended mental health support programs. The Wirral Support centre opening times. 583 Borough Road Birkenhead CH420HD 13:30 - 17:00 Monday | Wednesday | Fridays. [email protected] theblockaff.org

It’s a privilege to be opening The Block on the Wirral tomorrow. Supporting veterans and military service leavers on the Wirral and Cheshire with Health, Housing, Employment & community support. The walk in centre will be open three days a week to begin with. Veterans on the Wirral deserve this. theblockaff.org

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Ironically….. The posters seen better days too. Liverpool United Kingdom.

So the BBC aired SAS catching the criminals again this morning, we then spent the rest of day answering calls and emails to veterans chatting away. While some veterans requested support for multiple things, some very kind people wanted to donate to our cause. Thank you to everyone who supports the work we do. The BBC program staring Bill Billingham was actually first aired 18 months ago, how time fly’s hey. The battle is still on going for many veterans in the U.K and also for the grass roots organisations like the Block helping veterans in their region. Although we feel we have achieved a lot of success in the region the last few years , there is still a lot of change needed nationally to protect veterans and service leavers. Since January 5th 2026 we have received 74 referrals for homeless veterans and those at immediate risk of homelessness on Merseyside. These numbers are incredibly high for a small organisation and small tea like ours not receiving recognised funding for this work. Our collaborative work with Liverpool city council and the local authorities across the region has been life changing for many veterans, the fact we have that support and our voice is heard and acknowledged means veterans and vulnerable ex service People are getting the support they deserve. Our organisation is run by veterans not businesses, we would much prefer it if the number was 0. To us every referral has a name, a service number, a story to tell, many have mental health difficulties, families or friends that care about them, while veterans are cast to the street on Merseyside it’s the Block they go to for support but organisations like the Block need more support. It’s about time more was done, it’s about time those large organisations receiving the millions for veteran homelessness done more. The more I see these issues happening everyday and the more I see veterans being let down time and time again, I try desperately to hold on to the bit little faith I have left: YES CHANGE IS COMING, BUT WHERE AND WHEN? ! theblockaff.org

Prepare to move. 23 years ago today we ( 1Para BattleGroup) crossed the boarder into Iraq 🇮🇶. Enduring freedom they named it first then an Invasion second. As we crossed the Kuwaiti boarder on 20th March 2003 into southern Iraq our vehicles were chased by civilians on foot who shouted at us “No Sadam, No Sadam” . One young boy around 12 or 13 years old run over to my soft skin Landrover shortly after we crossed the boarder, he then spat on paper and posted it to window while sprinting alongside my vehicle, it was Iraq Dina (Money) note which pictured Sadam Husain as all Iraqi currency did back then, I carried it with me until I got home, I still have the note. The rest as they say is history. “What manner of men are these who wear the maroon beret? They are firstly all volunteers, and are then toughened by hard physical training. As a result they have that infectious optimism and that offensive eagerness which comes from physical well being. They have jumped from the air and by doing so have conquered fear. Their duty lies in the van of the battle: they are proud of this honour and have never failed in any task. They have the highest standards in all things, whether it be skill in battle or smartness in the execution of all peace time duties. They have shown themselves to be as tenacious and determined in defence as they are courageous in attack. They are, in fact, men apart – every man an Emperor.” RIP all of the souls who perished in this war. Total British Deaths: 179. Hostile Action: 136 deaths. Non-Combat Action: 43 deaths. Injuries: Approximately 3,500 UK personnel were wounded, with around 2,000 requiring medical evacuation. Hidden wounds: Unknown Those lost to suicide as a result of PTSD: Unknown Most Dangerous Year: 2007 (69 deaths). Cause of Deaths: 75 soldiers (42%) were killed by explosive devices (IEDs), while 41 (23%) died from gunshots Iraqi fatalities are estimated over 200,000 people perished during the war from 2003 onwards.

I had a very interesting meeting this afternoon with the Valour research team operating on behalf of Office for Veterans' Affairs . I was pleased to give my opinions on the new proposed Valour .gov website, I was also asked to explain in detail what we do at @BlockCic on a day to day basis and what barriers we face nationally or locally if any. Of course, I said it exactly as it is. @VeteransGovUK

669 Platoon passed out of Catterick just a few days after the 9/11 attacks, there was only one thing on our minds: War The 669th Parachute regiment platoon since Sir Winston Churchill called for an airborne infantry battalion, forged from war, designed to arrive at the cutting edge of the battle. UTRINQUE PARATUS. RIP Olly and to those still battling keep fighting though my phone is always on.

My wife 02/03/2026 #Liverpool #stGeorgeshall

To help fund the @BlockCic Armed forces foundation current operations we are holding a sleep out at the famous Bomed out church in Liverpool. Planning is still underway for the event but the date is set: 10th of April 2026. As well as participating in a sleep out we would like to hold a feed the homeless station during the evening of event on the bombed our church steps, dependant on volunteer staff and funding. All veterans and volunteers are welcome to join us at the event but you must register at [email protected] we now ask for you share this post and support us via the Just giving page anyway you can. ⬇️⬇️YOU CAN DONATE HERE ⬇️⬇️ justgiving.com/page/blockbom…

Weekend trip to the Emerald Ireland, invited to what is going to be a beautiful wedding. It’s true what they say that all scousers bloodline began here 🇮🇪