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June Round-up

Jul 8, 2025: Some highlights from June, including Armed Forces Week events.

Recognition and Redress for LGBT+ Veterans

Jun 30, 2025: Support for LGBT+ veterans to apply for the Financial Recognition Scheme.

Report Launch: Veterans and Finance

Jun 17, 2025: New SVC report explores financial literacy, complexity of the welfare system, and the risk of gambling harms in the veteran community.

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Veterans and Finance
Jun 2025
Veterans and the Law
Oct 2024
Community and Relationships: Anything but Uniform
Jan 2024
Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland – Health and Wellbeing
Mar 2022

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In June, I published my Veterans and Finance report and marked Armed Forces Week across Scotland. From housing and mental health to celebrating Pride, it’s been a busy month supporting veterans. Read more in my latest round-up - link in bio 🔗
In June, I published my Veterans and Finance report and marked Armed Forces Week across Scotland. From housing and mental health to celebrating Pride, it’s been a busy month supporting veterans. Read more in my latest round-up - link in bio 🔗
15 hours ago
Navigating the welfare system can be tough - especially for veterans facing unfamiliar processes and complex rules around pensions and compensation. My new report calls for dedicated ‘veteran-aware’ support for those accessing welfare. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
Navigating the welfare system can be tough - especially for veterans facing unfamiliar processes and complex rules around pensions and compensation. My new report calls for dedicated ‘veteran-aware’ support for those accessing welfare. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
1 day ago
Most veterans transition smoothly to civilian life - but those who struggle financially can face complex systems and unclear guidance. My latest report - Veterans and Finance - recommends earlier education and better access to support. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
Most veterans transition smoothly to civilian life - but those who struggle financially can face complex systems and unclear guidance. My latest report - Veterans and Finance - recommends earlier education and better access to support. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
4 days ago
It was a privilege to close out the Armed Forces Covenant Conference. Two days of learning, challenge and connection. Inspiring to see how many organisations and individuals are dedicated to improving the lives of our Armed Forces and Veteran community.
It was a privilege to close out the Armed Forces Covenant Conference. Two days of learning, challenge and connection. Inspiring to see how many organisations and individuals are dedicated to improving the lives of our Armed Forces and Veteran community.
4 days ago
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