🏳️🌈 Were you impacted by the Armed Forces ban on LGBT+ personnel?
Applications for restorative measures and financial recognition close on 12 December 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date.
You can get support with your application from @fightingwithpride and @royalbritishlegion.
Find out more about the schemes and how to apply at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
1 day ago
Huge thanks to Veterans Scotland for organising an extremely impactful Armed Forces Champions gathering yesterday. There was an impressive range of speakers, including Scotland's new Veterans Minister. The day demonstrated the power of collaboration, the real world consequences of policy decisions and the importance of listening directly to the Serving and veteran community.
@veteransscotland
5 days ago
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Officers' Association Scotland's employers reception in Edinburgh — a fantastic gathering of businesses and support organisations who recognise the immense value that Service Leavers and veterans bring to the workforce.
A particular highlight was meeting Heather and Alix from Forces Wives Challenge CIC, a brilliant social enterprise dedicated to improving the wellbeing of women whose partners are veterans or currently Serving. OAS has supported some of their exciting work here in Scotland, and it's easy to see why — their impact is real and meaningful.
Events like this remind me why building strong employer networks matters so much for our veteran community.
@officersassociationscotland
@forces_wives_challenge
1 week ago
A range of events, activity and announcements in May, including a moving service to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq, the appointment of the new Minister for Veterans in Scotland, and a meeting with the UK Armed Forces Commissioner.
Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
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