Where a veteran lives should never determine their access to mental health support if they need it.
I welcome the announcement of a national package of wraparound support as an important component of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway. Delivered by @combatstress, @thedmws and @helpforheroes, this initiative brings together organisations with specialist expertise and a strong track record of supporting the veteran community.
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10 hours ago
A useful day in Ayr at the @housingopsscot roadshow.
I heard more about Military Matters, which provides expert housing advice to members of the Armed Forces and veteran community and connects people with the wider military support network.
Thank you to the team for sharing more about this important work.
#VeteransScotland #HousingSupport #ArmedForcesCommunity
2 days ago
A few moments from September.
I published my 2026 Progress Report, welcomed @beyondthewireuk’s new bereavement hub and met people working across mental health, employment, family support and the @poppyscotland Appeal.
I was also delighted to confirm that I will continue as Scottish Veterans Commissioner until June 2027.
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4 days ago
A wonderful evening celebrating 10 years of the @veteransfoundationuk.
We heard an inspiring address from @markormrod, enjoyed a beautiful performance by the @militarywiveschoirs and learned more about the Foundation’s plans to increase its support for the Armed Forces community.
It was also good to meet some of the organisations already receiving funding, including @scotvetres and @operation_cairngorms.
I had the pleasure of catching up with Rachael Harger of the @niveteranscommissioner and heard more about their work.
The evening marked the launch of the Armed Forces Pledge, giving everyone an opportunity to say thank you to the nation’s veterans.
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