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Posted on September 8 2023 at 19:16

Recovery Through Comedy

I was lucky enough to get a ticket for a special comedy show at this year’s Fringe, starring veterans from RBL's Recovery Through Comedy programme. The innovative five-day course teaches comedy techniques to improve self-confidence and wellbeing, and the participants I saw at the Poppy Factory last month had the audience in absolute stitches! You can read more about the show and the performers here.

Scottish Region Royal Artillery Association

I was greatly honoured to speak at the Scottish Region Royal Artillery Association Summer Meeting in Edinburgh. I very much enjoyed meeting members and it was interesting to hear the Association's innovative plans for the future.

Marking one year in post

Scottish Veterans Commissioner Susie Hamilton meets veterans at Lady Haig's Poppy Factory It’s hard to believe I’ve been in the SVC role for a whole year. I’ve had a really interesting year and am hugely grateful to all of the individuals and organisation who took time to chat with me. You can read more about my plans for the coming year in my news article about the milestone here, or catch up on some of my reflections and highlights in my blog post here.

Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo

It was an enormous privilege to attend the Tattoo as part of the RAF Salute Takers Night. The outstanding performances showcased the very best of UK and international military musicians and it’s no surprise that people come from far and wide to enjoy this remarkable show. Congratulations to all involved with this incredible spectacle.

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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

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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.

4 days ago

A useful day in Ayr at the @housingopsscot roadshow. I heard more about Military Matters, which provides expert housing advice to members of the Armed Forces and veteran community and connects people with the wider military support network. Thank you to the team for sharing more about this important work. #VeteransScotland #HousingSupport #ArmedForcesCommunity

6 days ago

A few moments from September. I published my 2026 Progress Report, welcomed @beyondthewireuk’s new bereavement hub and met people working across mental health, employment, family support and the @poppyscotland Appeal. I was also delighted to confirm that I will continue as Scottish Veterans Commissioner until June 2027. You can read my full September round-up through the link in our bio.

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