Who is the Commissioner?

The current Scottish Veterans Commissioner is Lieutenant Commander (retired) Susie Hamilton.

Born and educated in Edinburgh, Susie served in the WRNS and the Royal Navy as an officer in the Marine Engineering Branch. She undertook a number of shore and sea appointments which included operational service in the Adriatic and the Gulf.

Susie Hamilton

On retiring from the Royal Navy as a Lieutenant Commander she worked for a short period in industry, followed by volunteering work with Scottish Veterans Residences.

She then joined the senior management team of SVR as the Head of External Relations, responsible for Fundraising, Marketing and Communications.

In her 14 successful years at SVR, Susie has met with a great many veterans and gained an extensive understanding of the range of issues that veterans and their families can encounter.

She has worked with organisations and individuals across Scotland who share her commitment in championing and supporting those who have served in the Armed Forces.

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I spent the day at the RAND Europe Stakeholder Workshop on Future Views of Mental Health. Funders, service providers and stakeholders in one room, thinking through what mental health need and provision could look like over the next 20 years. Really valuable conversations - grateful to have been part of it. Mental Health | RANDEurope | Future Of Healthcare | Armed Forces | Veterans

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I attended a fascinating event this week. We heard about Forces in Mind Trust's new 'FiMT Challenges' initiative - a fresh approach to accelerating positive change for the Armed Forces Community. It was also a pleasure to meet Matt Bazeley OBE, new CEO of Forces Employment Charity, and hear his vision for supporting veterans as they transition into and progress through civilian employment. Some really insightful and encouraging conversations about collaboration and innovation across the sector. Veterans | Armed Forces Community | Veterans Commissioner | Scotland

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Yesterday, the Veterans Commissioners for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales met with Sir Chris Bryant MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Defence, Calvin Bailey MBE MP, Minister for Veterans and People, and Sarah Owen MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, to discuss the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. It was a welcome opportunity to raise the concerns of the veteran community about the legislation and to have an open and candid discussion about the way forward. Veterans | Armed Forces Community | Veterans Commissioner

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August has been a busy month, with a range of activity and events. Highlights included the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and a visit to The Black Watch Association and Museum. Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗

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