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What does the Commissioner do?

The Commissioner’s role, as laid down by the terms of their appointment by Scottish Ministers, is to:

  • be open and accessible to the real life experiences of individual veterans and use information about them to shape priorities and drive improvement in public services;
  • raise the profile of veterans within Scotland, promoting wider recognition of their skills, experience and potential and further promoting their value as assets to communities and employers;
  • enhance focus on delivery of shared outcomes for veterans through collaboration, building on and complementing the work of partners and stakeholders;
  • improve communication, co-ordination and integration, joining up services where appropriate;
  • chair the Scottish Veterans Fund Panel to ensure that robust recommendations and appropriate applications for the Fund are presented to the Cabinet Secretary for Veterans, and
  • improve outcomes for Armed Forces and Veterans’ Families, recognising that they too require support, including during periods of transition.

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A pleasure to catch up with Sue Raw, Secretary of the War Widows Association following the extraordinarily poignant VJ Day 80 Anniversary Service at the Scottish National War Memorial. During the service we heard incredibly moving accounts from veterans and children of veterans. These brought to life the brutal conflict, which saw some of the most intense fighting of WWII and unspeakable cruelty toward prisoners of war. It reminds us of the debt that society owes to those who secured our country's freedom, and those who continue to do so.
A pleasure to catch up with Sue Raw, Secretary of the War Widows Association following the extraordinarily poignant VJ Day 80 Anniversary Service at the Scottish National War Memorial. During the service we heard incredibly moving accounts from veterans and children of veterans. These brought to life the brutal conflict, which saw some of the most intense fighting of WWII and unspeakable cruelty toward prisoners of war. It reminds us of the debt that society owes to those who secured our country's freedom, and those who continue to do so.
1 week ago
On the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, we, the Veterans Commissioners for Scotland, Wales & NI, honour all who served in the Far East in WWII. Their courage, sacrifice and unity continue to inspire. Read our joint statement at the link in my bio 🔗 Lest we forget.
On the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day, we, the Veterans Commissioners for Scotland, Wales & NI, honour all who served in the Far East in WWII. Their courage, sacrifice and unity continue to inspire. Read our joint statement at the link in my bio 🔗 Lest we forget.
1 week ago
This Friday marks 80 years since Victory over Japan Day - when World War Two ended. We honour the courage and sacrifice of all Allied forces, remember the families who waited at home, and give thanks for the resilience of those faced with the enormous challenge of rebuilding. Read more in my blog - link in bio 🔗
This Friday marks 80 years since Victory over Japan Day - when World War Two ended. We honour the courage and sacrifice of all Allied forces, remember the families who waited at home, and give thanks for the resilience of those faced with the enormous challenge of rebuilding. Read more in my blog - link in bio 🔗
2 weeks ago
A useful meeting with CEO Abby Dryden, Margaret Partridge and Robert Reid from Defence Medical Welfare Service (@thedmws). Good to hear about the partnerships they are involved in across Scotland to support veterans who come in to contact with the health service.
A useful meeting with CEO Abby Dryden, Margaret Partridge and Robert Reid from Defence Medical Welfare Service (@thedmws). Good to hear about the partnerships they are involved in across Scotland to support veterans who come in to contact with the health service.
2 weeks ago
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