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Joint Statement from the Veterans Commissioners for Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland

Jul 11, 2025: A joint statement from the UK Veterans Commissioners on the Motion to be debated by MPs concerning Operation Banner veterans.

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.

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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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On Monday 14 July, MPs will debate a petition relating to legacy prosecution of Operation Banner veterans. I will be attending along with the NI and Wales Veterans Commissioners. We have issued a joint statement outlining our views on the matter - link in bio 🔗
On Monday 14 July, MPs will debate a petition relating to legacy prosecution of Operation Banner veterans. I will be attending along with the NI and Wales Veterans Commissioners. We have issued a joint statement outlining our views on the matter - link in bio 🔗
1 day ago
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 🔗
4 days 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 🔗
5 days 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 🔗
1 week ago
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