Providing scrutiny and supportive challenge to policy makers and those providing services to veterans is an important aspect of the Scottish Veterans Commissioner’s Role. The Scottish Government has accepted all recommendations made in SVC reports and has continued to drive improvements aimed at making things better for veterans and their families living in Scotland.

Progress towards delivery is monitored by the Commissioner. Her assessment of progress is based on factual updates provided by Scottish Government officials, along with other evidence available and the Commissioner’s own knowledge and observations.

Key

  • Not implemented
  • Partially implemented
  • Implemented but work should continue to embed
  • Fully implemented
  • Superseded

A standard traffic lights scale is used to rate and show progress. The aim is to provide an independent and impactful visual of overall progress so we can see ‘how we are doing’. The picture it presents supports scrutiny and debate around delivery of SVC recommendations and helps focus attention on areas where more effort is required.

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Every #AnzacDay we remember Australians & New Zealanders who have served in war, conflict & peacekeeping operations around the world. We honour their bravery and thank them for their sacrifice. #AnzacDay2024 #LestWeForget
Every #AnzacDay we remember Australians & New Zealanders who have served in war, conflict & peacekeeping operations around the world. We honour their bravery and thank them for their sacrifice. #AnzacDay2024 #LestWeForget
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An inspirational day celebrating the 5th birthday of Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company as they were awarded with a King's Award for Enterprise. Research led by @glasgow_caledonian_university evidenced real impact on the lives of veterans working there, including increasing skills and confidence.

It was a pleasure to meet with veterans that I had met on a previous visit and hear how they continue to contribute and benefit from working in a supportive environment. I also caught up with inspirational Training Manager Julie. 

Congrats to all at SBMC and @rblicharity on their continued success.
An inspirational day celebrating the 5th birthday of Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company as they were awarded with a King's Award for Enterprise. Research led by @glasgow_caledonian_university evidenced real impact on the lives of veterans working there, including increasing skills and confidence. It was a pleasure to meet with veterans that I had met on a previous visit and hear how they continue to contribute and benefit from working in a supportive environment. I also caught up with inspirational Training Manager Julie. Congrats to all at SBMC and @rblicharity on their continued success.
1 day ago
To mark #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, @forceschildrenscotland is holding a series of roadshow events to celebrate the unique experiences of children from Armed Forces communities:

📍 Edinburgh, 24.04.24
📍 Helensburgh, 29.04.24
📍 Leuchars, 01.05.24

Find out more: https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/month-of-the-military-child-roadshow-events/
To mark #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild, @forceschildrenscotland is holding a series of roadshow events to celebrate the unique experiences of children from Armed Forces communities: 📍 Edinburgh, 24.04.24 📍 Helensburgh, 29.04.24 📍 Leuchars, 01.05.24 Find out more: https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/month-of-the-military-child-roadshow-events/
2 days ago
Really encouraging to see high levels of attendance among employers and Service Leavers at the Career Transition Partnership Employment Fair today. It was also a great opportunity to hear an update on changes to the CTP delivery contract. 

It was a pleasure to meet Kat Barrett from Wincanton afterwards, to hear about innovations in employing veterans and ex-offenders.
Really encouraging to see high levels of attendance among employers and Service Leavers at the Career Transition Partnership Employment Fair today. It was also a great opportunity to hear an update on changes to the CTP delivery contract. It was a pleasure to meet Kat Barrett from Wincanton afterwards, to hear about innovations in employing veterans and ex-offenders.
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