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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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A really valuable day of insight yesterday with updates and networking at Firm Base conference arranged by 51 Bde. Very encouraging to hear the range of policy and practice support for Serving people, families and the veteran community. Although there is still work to do to ensure that none are disadvantaged because of their Service.
A really valuable day of insight yesterday with updates and networking at Firm Base conference arranged by 51 Bde. Very encouraging to hear the range of policy and practice support for Serving people, families and the veteran community. Although there is still work to do to ensure that none are disadvantaged because of their Service.
10 hours ago
Today, the SVC Office was represented at a moving and poignant re-dedication ceremony for the newly restored @scotvetres memorial. In the Eastern Cemetery in Edinburgh, it carries the names of more than 220 veterans who lived at Whitefoord House from 1911 onwards.
Today, the SVC Office was represented at a moving and poignant re-dedication ceremony for the newly restored @scotvetres memorial. In the Eastern Cemetery in Edinburgh, it carries the names of more than 220 veterans who lived at Whitefoord House from 1911 onwards.
1 day ago
This year’s Progress Report marked a major milestone - for the first time, no recommendations were rated red. In my latest blog, I reflect on a decade of progress and the importance of ensuring it translates into meaningful improvements for the veteran community. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
This year’s Progress Report marked a major milestone - for the first time, no recommendations were rated red. In my latest blog, I reflect on a decade of progress and the importance of ensuring it translates into meaningful improvements for the veteran community. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
2 days ago
It was a huge pleasure to meet Margaret and Ryan from @ssafaofficial last week to discuss the charity's invaluable support to the bereaved community in particular. As always, the empathy, warmth and compassion of the SSAFA team shone through.
It was a huge pleasure to meet Margaret and Ryan from @ssafaofficial last week to discuss the charity's invaluable support to the bereaved community in particular. As always, the empathy, warmth and compassion of the SSAFA team shone through.
3 days ago
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