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.

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I enjoyed catching up with Martin Nadin, CEO of Scottish Veterans Residences and Chair of the Veterans Scotland Housing Group. It was valuable to hear an update on veterans' homelessness from an expert provider and to discuss both the challenges we continue to face and the action needed to address them. 

No one who has served their country should find themselves homeless, and there is still much work to do to make that a reality.
I enjoyed catching up with Martin Nadin, CEO of Scottish Veterans Residences and Chair of the Veterans Scotland Housing Group. It was valuable to hear an update on veterans' homelessness from an expert provider and to discuss both the challenges we continue to face and the action needed to address them. No one who has served their country should find themselves homeless, and there is still much work to do to make that a reality.
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The Female Veterans’ Transformation Programme e-Learning platform is now live and freely available. 🔗 Link can be found in my bio - other links.

I would highly recommend the learning and the toolkit as an excellent resource for anyone who prefers to learn in their own time.
The Female Veterans’ Transformation Programme e-Learning platform is now live and freely available. 🔗 Link can be found in my bio - other links. I would highly recommend the learning and the toolkit as an excellent resource for anyone who prefers to learn in their own time.
1 day ago
A range of activity and engagements took place in July, with highlights including a celebration of the work of Unforgotten Forces and the chance to speak with members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force on board HMCS Ville de Quebec.

Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
A range of activity and engagements took place in July, with highlights including a celebration of the work of Unforgotten Forces and the chance to speak with members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force on board HMCS Ville de Quebec. Read more in my latest blog, link in bio - SVC news and blogs 🔗
6 days ago
Delighted to speak with members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force on board HMCS Ville de Quebec which visited Glasgow as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1.

It was an honour to meet the commander of SNMG1, Commodore Maryla Ingham RN pictured here with women Naval veterans.
Delighted to speak with members of the Royal Canadian Navy and Air Force on board HMCS Ville de Quebec which visited Glasgow as the flagship of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1. It was an honour to meet the commander of SNMG1, Commodore Maryla Ingham RN pictured here with women Naval veterans.
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