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See Me explored the experiences of veterans all over Scotland to launch The Guard campaign, which aims to encourages veterans who are struggling with their mental health to ask for help more quickly.

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On average it takes more than 10 years for a veteran to seek support for their mental health, with many reaching crisis point before telling anyone. This is a vital campaign putting the stories of five veterans at its heart.

I was invited to the launch of the campaign at Waverley station, where portraits of the veterans were on display, accompanied by a QR code which people can scan to hear their stories. I met the veterans who had bravely put themselves forward for the campaign, including Stacey, who now works for Combat Stress, supporting fellow veterans with their mental health. You can view more about the campaign here.

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Yesterday, the three Veterans Commissioners met with Al Carns MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, to continue discussions on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. 

The meeting focused on the ongoing concerns around d protection for veterans and the impact of the proposed legislation. We will keep engaging constructively as the Bill develops to ensure veterans' voices and experiences remain central to the conversation.
Yesterday, the three Veterans Commissioners met with Al Carns MP, Minister for the Armed Forces, to continue discussions on the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. The meeting focused on the ongoing concerns around d protection for veterans and the impact of the proposed legislation. We will keep engaging constructively as the Bill develops to ensure veterans' voices and experiences remain central to the conversation.
2 days ago
Yesterday, the Female Veterans' Transformation Programme formally launched its Female Veterans Toolkit in the historic surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea.

The Toolkit provides practical, evidence-based advice and information for those who seek to support female veterans. It was a welcome opportunity to meet many stakeholders and women veterans. I also caught up with the UK Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Director of the OVA Anisha Worbs, and the Veterans Commissioners for Wales and Northern Ireland.

You can view the toolkit at the link in my bio - other links 🔗
Yesterday, the Female Veterans' Transformation Programme formally launched its Female Veterans Toolkit in the historic surroundings of the Royal Hospital Chelsea. The Toolkit provides practical, evidence-based advice and information for those who seek to support female veterans. It was a welcome opportunity to meet many stakeholders and women veterans. I also caught up with the UK Minister for Veterans and People Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Director of the OVA Anisha Worbs, and the Veterans Commissioners for Wales and Northern Ireland. You can view the toolkit at the link in my bio - other links 🔗
3 days ago
It was a tremendous honour to speak at the Douneside Military Club dinner on Friday in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund. 

During the evening, the MacRobert Trust announced an exceptionally generous donation of £90,000 towards welfare facilities at RAF Lossiemouth - a powerful reminder that Remembrance is expressed not only in words, but in meaningful action.
It was a tremendous honour to speak at the Douneside Military Club dinner on Friday in support of the RAF Benevolent Fund. During the evening, the MacRobert Trust announced an exceptionally generous donation of £90,000 towards welfare facilities at RAF Lossiemouth - a powerful reminder that Remembrance is expressed not only in words, but in meaningful action.
5 days ago
I’ve issued a joint statement with the Veterans Commissioners for NI and Wales on the current form of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. We continue to insist that the UK Government addresses the substantive issues we have raised on behalf of the veteran community.

Read more at the link in my bio - news and blogs 🔗
I’ve issued a joint statement with the Veterans Commissioners for NI and Wales on the current form of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill. We continue to insist that the UK Government addresses the substantive issues we have raised on behalf of the veteran community. Read more at the link in my bio - news and blogs 🔗
6 days ago
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