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.

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Most veterans transition smoothly to civilian life - but those who struggle financially can face complex systems and unclear guidance.

My latest report - Veterans and Finance - recommends earlier education and better access to support.

Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
Most veterans transition smoothly to civilian life - but those who struggle financially can face complex systems and unclear guidance. My latest report - Veterans and Finance - recommends earlier education and better access to support. Read more at the link in my bio 🔗
1 day ago
It was a privilege to close out the Armed Forces Covenant Conference. Two days of learning, challenge and connection. Inspiring to see how many organisations and individuals are dedicated to improving the lives of our Armed Forces and Veteran community.
It was a privilege to close out the Armed Forces Covenant Conference. Two days of learning, challenge and connection. Inspiring to see how many organisations and individuals are dedicated to improving the lives of our Armed Forces and Veteran community.
1 day ago
Great start to the second day of the UK Armed Forces Covenant conference. A meeting with all three Veterans Commissioners and Minister Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP, followed by his inspiring key note address. Also a chance to pop into the Poppyscotland Bud and say hello.
Great start to the second day of the UK Armed Forces Covenant conference. A meeting with all three Veterans Commissioners and Minister Al Carns DSO OBE MC MP, followed by his inspiring key note address. Also a chance to pop into the Poppyscotland Bud and say hello.
2 days ago
Delighted to welcome the UK Armed Forces Covenant Conference to Glasgow today. A packed room and a busy and interesting programme with more to come tomorrow.

Was also great to get advanced sight of the updated Armed Forces Covenant Toolkit ahead of the conference - a valuable guide for councils and partners on upholding the Covenant and working together to support the Armed Forces community so that no member faces disadvantage due to their service. 

You can view the toolkit here using the link in my bio 🔗
Delighted to welcome the UK Armed Forces Covenant Conference to Glasgow today. A packed room and a busy and interesting programme with more to come tomorrow. Was also great to get advanced sight of the updated Armed Forces Covenant Toolkit ahead of the conference - a valuable guide for councils and partners on upholding the Covenant and working together to support the Armed Forces community so that no member faces disadvantage due to their service. You can view the toolkit here using the link in my bio 🔗
3 days ago
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