Veterans Housing Scotland

I attended the launch of Veterans Housing Scotland’s campaign to secure 25 more homes for veterans by 2025.

The campaign promotes partnerships between charities and social housing providers which will enable veterans to be nominated for social tenancies – an effective approach which I fully endorse.

2025 campaign

Midlothian Council was the first housing provider to sign up, committing to allocate two properties a year to nominated disabled veterans and their families – an encouraging start. The very talented Edinburgh Military Wives Choir provided splendid entertainment for the evening.

Follow us on Instagram Instagram

The Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community, funded by the Forces in Mind Trust, has published an informative feature highlighting the unique challenges faced by bereaved military families - including insights from my recent report on support for the bereaved community. 

Read the article at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
The Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community, funded by the Forces in Mind Trust, has published an informative feature highlighting the unique challenges faced by bereaved military families - including insights from my recent report on support for the bereaved community. Read the article at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
2 hours ago
I was delighted to visit the team at Glasgow's Helping Heroes on Tuesday to hear an update on their work and insights into the Armed Forces and veteran community that they support. It was particularly encouraging to hear about new initiatives in response to emerging needs, alongside their continued commitment to supporting individuals facing housing, health and employment challenges.
I was delighted to visit the team at Glasgow's Helping Heroes on Tuesday to hear an update on their work and insights into the Armed Forces and veteran community that they support. It was particularly encouraging to hear about new initiatives in response to emerging needs, alongside their continued commitment to supporting individuals facing housing, health and employment challenges.
1 day ago
Great to visit the @cofgcollege Maritime Hub, an inspiring facility delivering world-leading nautical training to students from the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Merchant Navy. It offers access to a highly sophisticated suite of engineering and bridge simulators to enhance learning.

I am very grateful to Chris Keenan, Dean of the Faculty of Nautical and STEM, and Gus Grubb, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities, for a fascinating and informative tour.

I was also privileged to meet Dr Paul Little CBE, Principal and CEO of the college, and an Honorary Captain in the Royal Naval Reserve.

Follow @cognautical for more.

#CityOfGlasgowCollege
Great to visit the @cofgcollege Maritime Hub, an inspiring facility delivering world-leading nautical training to students from the Royal Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Merchant Navy. It offers access to a highly sophisticated suite of engineering and bridge simulators to enhance learning. I am very grateful to Chris Keenan, Dean of the Faculty of Nautical and STEM, and Gus Grubb, Dean of the Faculty of Education and Humanities, for a fascinating and informative tour. I was also privileged to meet Dr Paul Little CBE, Principal and CEO of the college, and an Honorary Captain in the Royal Naval Reserve. Follow @cognautical for more. #CityOfGlasgowCollege
1 day ago
Last week I joined UK Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Johanna Baxter MP and Paul Sweeney MSP for a visit to @sightscotlandveterans' Hawkshead Centre in Paisley.

We were shown around the impressive facilities by Bryce, an RAF veteran who uses the centre every week and who told us what a difference the support from Sight Scotland Veterans makes to him.
Last week I joined UK Minister for Veterans and People, Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Johanna Baxter MP and Paul Sweeney MSP for a visit to @sightscotlandveterans' Hawkshead Centre in Paisley. We were shown around the impressive facilities by Bryce, an RAF veteran who uses the centre every week and who told us what a difference the support from Sight Scotland Veterans makes to him.
2 days ago
Loading