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Support for the bereaved community – Report by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner

The Scottish Veterans Commissioner has undertaken a short review of support for the Armed Forces bereaved community in Scotland. This review picks up some of the areas outlined in …

Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland - Health & Wellbeing

Abstract: This report is the final one in the series of reports on transition from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC). Throughout this series, the focus has been on how …

A Guide to Services for The Armed Forces Community in Scotland

Abstract: The guide was developed as a collaborative effort between Veterans Scotland, Skills Development Scotland and Army HQ Scotland. Its aim is to provide information to those …

Positive Futures: Getting Transition Right in Scotland: Housing - Making a Home in Civilian Society

Abstract: This report explores housing decisions as part of military to civilian transition for Scottish veterans.

Positive Futures Getting Transition Right in Scotland - Employment, Skills and Learning

Abstract: ‘Transition’ is the term most commonly used to describe the period of change around reintegration into civilian life from the Armed Forces. The timeframe is fluid, …

The veterans community - employability, skills and learning

Abstract: The first three chapters cover the core subjects of 'Securing Employment', 'Qualifications and Skills' and 'Further and Higher Education'. Chapter 4 covers two subjects …

Report on the Provision of Information on Housing for Service Leavers and Veterans in Scotland

Abstract: Service personnel – no matter how long they have been in uniform – undergo a fundamental change in their circumstances when they leave the Army, Navy or Air Force. …

Transition in Scotland

Transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life invariably involves leaving behind a job, a home, a community and a unique way of life. Most Servicemen and women and their …