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Ian Shiells

Dec 5, 2024: “As someone who had a smooth transition to civilian life, I wanted to support veterans who hadn’t been as fortunate."

Kent

Jun 20, 2024: “I’m glad that people are no longer having to go through what I went through and hide who they truly are. No one should have to live a lie.”

Sophia

Apr 15, 2024: "When my dad left the Army two years ago, it was really confusing and stressful for everyone. I was sad to leave the military community and move into an ordinary house where I didn’t know the neighbours."

Richard Barker

Sep 14, 2022: “I feel that having a GP who is better informed about veterans and their backgrounds would have been really beneficial. My GP was in an area with a sizeable military and veteran population, yet he was unable to offer me any specialised advice or refer me to more suitable support.”

Sam McGeachie

Aug 14, 2022: “It was really important that I found somewhere I felt safe and secure. But it was my first home outside the Army and I didn’t know where to start.”

Sally – The Story of a Wee Scottish Veteran in 2020

Jul 14, 2022: 28-year-old Sally* served in the Army for five years, including a tour in Afghanistan. Since leaving the Army, she had struggled with her physical and mental health and had little stability in life. When she finally reached out for help, she found an amazing team of support workers and volunteers working tirelessly together to help her get back on her feet.

Red Bruce

Apr 14, 2022: “It got to the point where I only had a couple of months to find something, or I was going to be leaving without a job on the other side”

Dominic Pitts

Mar 14, 2022: “When I was asked by my Resettlement Officer what I wanted to do on leaving the Army, it was the first time in eleven years that I’d had to make a decision for myself.”

Craig Powers

Feb 14, 2022: “We’re bad at selling ourselves and we underestimate our skills because we can’t see how they fit in the civilian world.”

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Pleased to return to the Police Scotland Armistice event to provide an update on the policy context for veterans and lay a wreath in remembrance. Great to hear about the revalidation of their Defence Employer Recognition Gold award and the developing role and impact of their veterans champions.
Pleased to return to the Police Scotland Armistice event to provide an update on the policy context for veterans and lay a wreath in remembrance. Great to hear about the revalidation of their Defence Employer Recognition Gold award and the developing role and impact of their veterans champions.
15 hours ago
It was a privilege to speak at Scotland’s Housing Network's Annual Gathering yesterday. Kevin McLeod from @scotvetres joined me to share a powerful and deeply personal story that resonated with everyone in the room. His experience highlighted the challenges some veterans face in securing housing - and how collaboration and understanding can help address them.
It was a privilege to speak at Scotland’s Housing Network's Annual Gathering yesterday. Kevin McLeod from @scotvetres joined me to share a powerful and deeply personal story that resonated with everyone in the room. His experience highlighted the challenges some veterans face in securing housing - and how collaboration and understanding can help address them.
2 days ago
Applications are open for a range of roles within @veteransofficegovuk, working to deliver the new VALOUR programme which aims to transform how veterans across the UK can access the support they need, when and where they need it. All of these positions can be accessed via the UK Civil Service jobs site, using the search term VALOUR. Current roles include Head of VALOUR and VALOUR Manager for Scotland. You can search for roles at the link in my bio 🔗
Applications are open for a range of roles within @veteransofficegovuk, working to deliver the new VALOUR programme which aims to transform how veterans across the UK can access the support they need, when and where they need it. All of these positions can be accessed via the UK Civil Service jobs site, using the search term VALOUR. Current roles include Head of VALOUR and VALOUR Manager for Scotland. You can search for roles at the link in my bio 🔗
3 days ago
A really valuable day of collaboration in action at the Unforgotten Forces Autumn Gathering yesterday. Great to see so many organisations, including new members, coming together to share experience, insights and practice in supporting older veterans across Scotland.
A really valuable day of collaboration in action at the Unforgotten Forces Autumn Gathering yesterday. Great to see so many organisations, including new members, coming together to share experience, insights and practice in supporting older veterans across Scotland.
1 week ago
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