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Posted on September 8 2023 at 19:16

Recovery Through Comedy

Scottish Veterans Commissioner Susie Hamilton enjoys the Recovery Through Comedy show at the Poppy FactoryI 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

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 FactoryIt’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

The Royal Edinburgh Military TattooIt 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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Pleased to return to the Police Scotland Armistice event to provide an update on the policy context for veterans and lay a wreath in remembrance. Great to hear about the revalidation of their Defence Employer Recognition Gold award and the developing role and impact of their veterans champions.
Pleased to return to the Police Scotland Armistice event to provide an update on the policy context for veterans and lay a wreath in remembrance. Great to hear about the revalidation of their Defence Employer Recognition Gold award and the developing role and impact of their veterans champions.
12 hours ago
It was a privilege to speak at Scotland’s Housing Network's Annual Gathering yesterday. Kevin McLeod from @scotvetres joined me to share a powerful and deeply personal story that resonated with everyone in the room. His experience highlighted the challenges some veterans face in securing housing - and how collaboration and understanding can help address them.
It was a privilege to speak at Scotland’s Housing Network's Annual Gathering yesterday. Kevin McLeod from @scotvetres joined me to share a powerful and deeply personal story that resonated with everyone in the room. His experience highlighted the challenges some veterans face in securing housing - and how collaboration and understanding can help address them.
2 days ago
Applications are open for a range of roles within @veteransofficegovuk, working to deliver the new VALOUR programme which aims to transform how veterans across the UK can access the support they need, when and where they need it. All of these positions can be accessed via the UK Civil Service jobs site, using the search term VALOUR. Current roles include Head of VALOUR and VALOUR Manager for Scotland. You can search for roles at the link in my bio 🔗
Applications are open for a range of roles within @veteransofficegovuk, working to deliver the new VALOUR programme which aims to transform how veterans across the UK can access the support they need, when and where they need it. All of these positions can be accessed via the UK Civil Service jobs site, using the search term VALOUR. Current roles include Head of VALOUR and VALOUR Manager for Scotland. You can search for roles at the link in my bio 🔗
3 days ago
A really valuable day of collaboration in action at the Unforgotten Forces Autumn Gathering yesterday. Great to see so many organisations, including new members, coming together to share experience, insights and practice in supporting older veterans across Scotland.
A really valuable day of collaboration in action at the Unforgotten Forces Autumn Gathering yesterday. Great to see so many organisations, including new members, coming together to share experience, insights and practice in supporting older veterans across Scotland.
1 week ago
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