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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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🏳️‍🌈 Were you impacted by the Armed Forces ban on LGBT+ personnel? Applications for restorative measures and financial recognition close on 12 December 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date. You can get support with your application from @fightingwithpride and @royalbritishlegion. Find out more about the schemes and how to apply at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
🏳️‍🌈 Were you impacted by the Armed Forces ban on LGBT+ personnel? Applications for restorative measures and financial recognition close on 12 December 2026. No applications will be accepted after this date. You can get support with your application from @fightingwithpride and @royalbritishlegion. Find out more about the schemes and how to apply at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
22 hours ago
Huge thanks to Veterans Scotland for organising an extremely impactful Armed Forces Champions gathering yesterday. There was an impressive range of speakers, including Scotland's new Veterans Minister. The day demonstrated the power of collaboration, the real world consequences of policy decisions and the importance of listening directly to the Serving and veteran community. @veteransscotland
Huge thanks to Veterans Scotland for organising an extremely impactful Armed Forces Champions gathering yesterday. There was an impressive range of speakers, including Scotland's new Veterans Minister. The day demonstrated the power of collaboration, the real world consequences of policy decisions and the importance of listening directly to the Serving and veteran community. @veteransscotland
4 days ago
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Officers' Association Scotland's employers reception in Edinburgh — a fantastic gathering of businesses and support organisations who recognise the immense value that Service Leavers and veterans bring to the workforce. A particular highlight was meeting Heather and Alix from Forces Wives Challenge CIC, a brilliant social enterprise dedicated to improving the wellbeing of women whose partners are veterans or currently Serving. OAS has supported some of their exciting work here in Scotland, and it's easy to see why — their impact is real and meaningful. Events like this remind me why building strong employer networks matters so much for our veteran community. @officersassociationscotland @forces_wives_challenge
Last night, I had the pleasure of attending Officers' Association Scotland's employers reception in Edinburgh — a fantastic gathering of businesses and support organisations who recognise the immense value that Service Leavers and veterans bring to the workforce. A particular highlight was meeting Heather and Alix from Forces Wives Challenge CIC, a brilliant social enterprise dedicated to improving the wellbeing of women whose partners are veterans or currently Serving. OAS has supported some of their exciting work here in Scotland, and it's easy to see why — their impact is real and meaningful. Events like this remind me why building strong employer networks matters so much for our veteran community. @officersassociationscotland @forces_wives_challenge
6 days ago
A range of events, activity and announcements in May, including a moving service to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq, the appointment of the new Minister for Veterans in Scotland, and a meeting with the UK Armed Forces Commissioner. Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
A range of events, activity and announcements in May, including a moving service to mark 15 years since the withdrawal of British forces from Iraq, the appointment of the new Minister for Veterans in Scotland, and a meeting with the UK Armed Forces Commissioner. Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
1 week ago
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