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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An honour to attend the opening services for the Gardens of Remembrance in Glasgow and Edinburgh this weekend. It was a moving opportunity to come together with the Lord Provost, Armed Forces, Emergency Services, Service Associations and military support organisations to remember those who gave their lives in service. We will remember them.

21 hours ago

I've joined the Veterans Commissioners for Northern Ireland and Wales in issuing a joint statement on the recent amendments to the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. We remain committed to working with the UK Government to ensure the legislation provides appropriate protections for those who served. Click the link in our bio to read the full statement.

6 days ago

Living with a physical injury or health condition linked to your military service? The Veterans In-Service Injury Network offers specialist clinical reviews for veterans across Scotland when a condition remains a concern after treatment. I welcome the network’s role in supporting Recommendation 17 in my progress report and improving access to person-centred healthcare. Speak to your GP or another NHS healthcare professional about a referral. Find out more through the link in our bio. #VeteransScotland #VeteransHealth #ArmedForcesCommunity

1 week ago

49% of Naval spouses and partners surveyed said they were not using their skills or qualifications in their current jobs. Frequent moves, separation and caring responsibilities can all make it harder to build and maintain a career alongside Service life. These findings from the @navalfamfed support my Veterans and Employment report, which highlighted the need for more flexible and sustainable career opportunities for military spouses and partners. Their skills should be recognised and properly used. Find out more through the link in our bio. #NavalFamilies #MilitarySpouses #VeteransEmployment

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