Documents tagged “Health”

Download Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland – Health and Wellbeing
Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland – Health and Wellbeing

Where health and wellbeing is concerned, too many still struggle to adapt and find it difficult to access and navigate health care in a less familiar civilian world that they may not have been a part of for some time. We know that can contribute to other problems, either soon after leaving or in later years and it can affect a whole family.

March 2022

Categories: Reports

Tags: Health

Download Veterans Health & Wellbeing: A Distinctive Scottish Approach
Veterans Health & Wellbeing: A Distinctive Scottish Approach

Our assessment of where things currently stand and what the future might hold can be found throughout this report, alongside findings and recommendations aimed at the Scottish Government, NHS Scotland and their partners.

April 2018

Categories: Reports

Tags: Health

Download Veterans’ Health & Wellbeing in Scotland – Are We Getting it Right?
Veterans’ Health & Wellbeing in Scotland – Are We Getting it Right?

Are the needs of our veterans population properly understood and considered by those who work in health and social care? Do veterans face any disadvantages when accessing health and social care provision? Does the health system properly fulfil our obligations to those veterans with the most severe and enduring illnesses and injuries acquired as a result of their military service? Are the health outcomes of our veterans population as good as they can be?

August 2017

Categories: Reports

Tags: Health

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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.
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.
3 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
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
6 days 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
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
1 week ago
Where a veteran lives should never determine their access to mental health support if they need it.

I welcome the announcement of a national package of wraparound support as an important component of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway. Delivered by @combatstress, @thedmws and @helpforheroes, this initiative brings together organisations with specialist expertise and a strong track record of supporting the veteran community.

Click the link in our bio to learn more.
Where a veteran lives should never determine their access to mental health support if they need it. I welcome the announcement of a national package of wraparound support as an important component of the Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Pathway. Delivered by @combatstress, @thedmws and @helpforheroes, this initiative brings together organisations with specialist expertise and a strong track record of supporting the veteran community. Click the link in our bio to learn more.
1 week ago
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