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The Scottish Veterans Commissioner is not an ombudsman, therefore does not have the power to investigate individual cases or provide direct support.

However, if you are a member of the veterans community seeking information, advice or support, the following services can help.

 

GOV.UK Veterans’ Support

GOV.UK has dedicated support guidance for veterans.

Online support guides can help veterans find the information they need categorised by life stages - housing, employment, mental and physical health support, illness or injury, bereavement, care needs and more. 

A searchable directory lists both government and charity support available to veterans and their families, allowing veterans to find help locally and nationally. You can search by topic and location for easy access to appropriate support.

Veterans Assist

Veterans Assist – as part of Veterans Scotland – offers a useful website designed to signpost Armed Forces personnel and their families to a range of services best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need from across Scotland.

For more information or to contact Veterans Assist, visit here.

 

Unforgotten Forces

If you are a veteran over the age of 60 and are seeking support, or you wish to refer an older veteran for support, Unforgotten Forces is a consortium of 16 organisations led by Age Scotland to deliver services in a range of areas.

You can get more information about the partners and getting in touch here.

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I very much welcome the publication of the National Framework for the Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Pathway. This is a significant milestone. I have consistently advocated for the development and delivery of equitable and effective mental health and wellbeing services for veterans across Scotland. My annual assessment reports have stressed the importance I place on this. This is an issue that is frequently raised with me as I engage with veterans and those that support them. I hope and expect that the phased implementation of the pathway will continue to be a priority in the months ahead. A key principle of the next phase must be ensuring that no veteran in need is left without access to support. I am committed to doing everything I can to support this important work. You can find the framework at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
I very much welcome the publication of the National Framework for the Veterans Mental Health & Wellbeing Pathway. This is a significant milestone. I have consistently advocated for the development and delivery of equitable and effective mental health and wellbeing services for veterans across Scotland. My annual assessment reports have stressed the importance I place on this. This is an issue that is frequently raised with me as I engage with veterans and those that support them. I hope and expect that the phased implementation of the pathway will continue to be a priority in the months ahead. A key principle of the next phase must be ensuring that no veteran in need is left without access to support. I am committed to doing everything I can to support this important work. You can find the framework at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
14 hours ago
Last week was Debt Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight the challenges many face with managing finances, and recognise available support. My latest blog revisits some of the insights from my Veterans and Finance report and spotlights some of the positive work being done in the money advice sector, including specialist support for veterans affected by money worries, debt, or gambling. Read more at the link in my bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
Last week was Debt Awareness Week, an opportunity to highlight the challenges many face with managing finances, and recognise available support. My latest blog revisits some of the insights from my Veterans and Finance report and spotlights some of the positive work being done in the money advice sector, including specialist support for veterans affected by money worries, debt, or gambling. Read more at the link in my bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
1 day ago
Plenty of considered collaboration took place yesterday at a consultation event in Edinburgh on the delivery of VALOUR - a new national programme led by the UK Government to make it easier for veterans to access the care and support they deserve. Good to see representatives from Local Authorities, Health Boards, Scottish Government and the charity sector sharing their expertise to help shape the initiative. Read more about VALOUR at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
Plenty of considered collaboration took place yesterday at a consultation event in Edinburgh on the delivery of VALOUR - a new national programme led by the UK Government to make it easier for veterans to access the care and support they deserve. Good to see representatives from Local Authorities, Health Boards, Scottish Government and the charity sector sharing their expertise to help shape the initiative. Read more about VALOUR at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
2 days ago
A huge well done to all involved in Royal British Veterans Enterprise - RBVE’s first Chairman’s Great Tommy Sleep Out in Scotland. Together, RBVE and Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company staff, joined by defence sector leaders, endured a night of relentless weather to raise awareness and vital funds for veterans facing homelessness. Hosted at the historic Barnton Bunker in Edinburgh, the event also shone a spotlight on SBMC, where more than 70% of the workforce are veterans and/or people with disabilities.
A huge well done to all involved in Royal British Veterans Enterprise - RBVE’s first Chairman’s Great Tommy Sleep Out in Scotland. Together, RBVE and Scotland's Bravest Manufacturing Company staff, joined by defence sector leaders, endured a night of relentless weather to raise awareness and vital funds for veterans facing homelessness. Hosted at the historic Barnton Bunker in Edinburgh, the event also shone a spotlight on SBMC, where more than 70% of the workforce are veterans and/or people with disabilities.
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