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Support for Veterans

The Scottish Veterans Commissioner is not an ombudsman, therefore does not have the power to investigate individual cases or provide direct support.

However, if you are a member of the veterans community seeking information, advice or support, the following services can help.

 

GOV.UK Veterans’ Support

GOV.UK has dedicated support guidance for veterans.

Online support guides can help veterans find the information they need categorised by life stages - housing, employment, mental and physical health support, illness or injury, bereavement, care needs and more. 

A searchable directory lists both government and charity support available to veterans and their families, allowing veterans to find help locally and nationally. You can search by topic and location for easy access to appropriate support.

Veterans Assist

Veterans Assist – as part of Veterans Scotland – offers a useful website designed to signpost Armed Forces personnel and their families to a range of services best placed to help with the information, advice and support they need from across Scotland.

For more information or to contact Veterans Assist, visit here.

 

Unforgotten Forces

If you are a veteran over the age of 60 and are seeking support, or you wish to refer an older veteran for support, Unforgotten Forces is a consortium of 16 organisations led by Age Scotland to deliver services in a range of areas.

You can get more information about the partners and getting in touch here.

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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.
9 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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