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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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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.
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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 🔗
2 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.
4 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 🔗
5 days ago
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