Why Didn't The Army Help Sas Medic? It's A Disgrace

Who Dares Wins star calls for centre of excellence to help veterans with PTSD

- Sean Rayment

SAS Who Dares Wins star Mark Billingham has slammed the Government’s failure to combat veterans’ suicides as a “disgrace”.

The SAS hero turned telly celeb, known as Billy, hit out in the wake of our exclusive story last week on the death of special forces medic Jamie Ferguson.

Jamie, a staff sergeant who had served tough combat tours and saved hundreds of lives, shot himself at 36 after battling stress and pleading in vain for help.

His death prompted pleas by his widow Sammi and MPs for action, including setting up a centre of excellence for veterans’ mental wellbeing.

Backing the calls for much more to be done Billy, 53, said: “SSgt Ferguson was obviously in a very bad way and needed help so why didn’t he get it?

“Why are so many veterans and soldiers killing themselves? Why are they not getting help with PTSD or other mental health problems?

“It’s an absolute tragedy. You are not going to prevent all deaths but surely the MoD and the Army can do far more. There is obviously a lack of duty of care.”