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Strategy for our veterans: UK government consultation paper published
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs published their response to the Strategy for our Veterans UK Government consultation paper today. The response outlines:
- a summary of the responses received
- a summary of what UK Government already does to support veterans
- the government’s plans in response to the consultation
We are launching the UK Government's action plan following a consultation on the veterans strategy. Key findings include the need for:
— Office for Veterans' Affairs (@VeteransGovUK) January 22, 2020
👉 a more coordinated approach to support
👉 increased awareness of existing support
👉 a positive perception of veterans pic.twitter.com/ai9KDTFFWI
“The publication of the Veterans Strategy Consultation is long-awaited and very welcome,” said Alistair Halliday, RFEA’s Chief Executive.
“There are a lot of very positive initiatives here, such as the compulsory job interviews for veterans, NI relief for employers and the veterans’ railcard, which will all have a positive impact on veterans, and with the prospect of more measures to follow. It shows that the government and especially the new Office of Veteran Affairs do want to make a difference here in striving towards their vision of making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran.”
