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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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 🔗
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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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