A productive and valuable meeting yesterday with @veteransscotland and the Forces In Mind Trust. We shared key insights, upcoming plans, concerns across the sector and the positive progress being made. Collaboration like this strengthens our understanding and keeps us focused on what matters most - delivering meaningful, evidence-led improvement for the Veteran community in Scotland. Grateful to all involved for the continued commitment and partnership.
1 day ago
Honoured to speak last night at the launch of the Service Children's Progression Alliance Impact Centre. This is an important step in putting evaluation and evidence at the heart of support for Service children, ensuring we understand what works, where gaps remain and how we can deliver better outcomes for those who share the unique experiences of Service life.
2 days ago
Yesterday, the three Veterans Commissioners met with Al Carns MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, to continue discussions on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
The meeting focused on the ongoing concerns around d protection for veterans and the impact of the proposed legislation. We will keep engaging constructively as the Bill develops to ensure veterans' voices and experiences remain central to the conversation.
1 week ago
Yesterday, the Female Veterans' Transformation Programme formally launched its Female Veterans Toolkit in the historic surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
The Toolkit provides practical, evidence-based advice and information for those who seek to support female veterans. It was a welcome opportunity to meet many stakeholders and women veterans. I also caught up with the UK Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Director of the OVA Anisha Worbs, and the Veterans Commissioners for Wales and Northern Ireland.
You can view the toolkit at the link in my bio - other links 🔗
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