Page 2 - CAMPAIGN Spring 2022

Contents
COVER STORY
We are delighted to report that over the past few months the BNTVA has developed a trusting relationship with Fissionline and Ken McGinley, founder of the British nuclear test veterans' movement as well, of course, founder of the BNTVA back in 1983. Our next magazine edition will focus more on Ken's pioneering spirit and contribution to the victims of nuclear testing in the UK. Meanwhile, we can announce that Ken has agreed to become Honorary Life-time
President of the BNTVA. More to follow...
Page 1
A Message from the Chair
from Ed McGrath
Page 2
A Message from the CEO
from Ceri McDade
Page 4
A Message from the
Very Rev. Nicholas Frayling KStJ BNTVA Chaplain
In Spite of Everything, Joy...
Page 5
A letter to Boris Johnson
from Ed McGrath
Page 6
Voice for Veterans
The BNTVA on the BBC.
Page 9
Veterans' Covenant
Healthcare Alliance
Committed to raising awareness among healthcare professionals of Veterans’ needs
Page 9
Veterans’ Legal Link
Legal and benefits' help
Page 10
Battle Back
A collaborative partnership with the Royal British Legion
Page 11
Visit to the Office
of Veterans' Affairs
Jessie Owen, Cabinet Office Director for the Office of Veterans' Affairs, invited us to Parliament
Page 18
60th Anniversary
of Operation Dominic Josh Bushen,
University of South Wales
Page 19
A Global History
of the Nuclear Age by Dr Fiona Bowler
Page 20
Guinea Pigs by Elin Doyle Page 24
Risk and rigour
on Christmas Island by Elin Doyle
Page 24
Page 7
Physical and mental health welfare services for British nuclear test veterans and their families
The BNTVA has been busy searching and connecting with the experts
Page 7
Queen’s Jubilee Celebration
Page 8
Veterans Trauma Network (VTN)
The VTN can help you if you believe that your physical injury/illness is as a result of your service
Page 8
Counselling Service
for veterans and families
Page 12
To Whom it May Concern
A statement by from the original founder of the British Nuclear Test Veterans' Association, Ken McGinley
Page 14
BNTVA Conference Reunion and Exhibition 2022
Page 15
Focus on War Pensions
Back bench war pensions’ debate in the House of Commons
Page 16
My Story...
A reader’s Story by Josie Perriman
New BNTVA Community Engagement Officer
Ian Razzell Major (retd.)
Page 25
IRGON
In 1949 Aldermaston was chosen as the site for the Atomic Weapons Research Establishment...
Page 26
NCCF Celebration of Life Scheme
Page 28
Appeal for British Nuclear Test Veterans