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30/07/2024
Significant Transformation For NI's Veteran Welfare Services
The UK Government has announced a significant transformation of Northern Ireland's Veterans Welfare Services, regardless of their service background.
In recent years, veterans' services in Northern Ireland have undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, veterans in this region have been a hidden community, often concealing their service careers due to security concerns encountered during 'the Troubles' or Operation Banner.
This new service framework evolves from the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) and the Royal Irish Aftercare Service, established in 2007 during the post-Operation Banner era.
The newly-established Veterans Welfare Service - Northern Ireland (VWS NI) ensures that veterans living in Northern Ireland have access to trusted advice, connection, and support services tailored to their specific needs.
The service works collaboratively with charities to ensure that veterans receive the best possible outcomes, by providing comprehensive assistance in the following areas:
• welfare - support, advice and practical assistance
• dmedical - physiotherapy and psychological therapy
• benevolence - financial support
• advocacy and signposting for further support, including benefits, housing and vocational advice
•help with Armed Forces Pensions and Compensation Scheme applications
To get in touch with the VWS NI, you can:
• email: DBSAFVS-VWS-NI@mod.gov.uk
• phone: 02890 420145
• North (Coleraine): 02892 260615
• South (Portadown): 02892 260044
• East (Holywood): 02890 420266
• West (Enniskillen): 02892 260114
In addition to improved welfare services, the Northern Ireland Veterans' Awards are returning for a third year. The awards are to be led by Jason Gillard - the founder of Connect Through Service - who aims to change the narrative of being a veteran in Northern Ireland by highlighting the positive contributions of the veteran community. The ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday, 23 October, in Belfast.
Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. To find out more or to nominate a veteran, visit Veterans' Awards: Northern Ireland.
With continued development and advocacy, the future for veterans in Northern Ireland looks promising as VWS NI ensures that they receive the recognition and support they deserve.
In recent years, veterans' services in Northern Ireland have undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, veterans in this region have been a hidden community, often concealing their service careers due to security concerns encountered during 'the Troubles' or Operation Banner.
This new service framework evolves from the Ulster Defence Regiment (UDR) and the Royal Irish Aftercare Service, established in 2007 during the post-Operation Banner era.
The newly-established Veterans Welfare Service - Northern Ireland (VWS NI) ensures that veterans living in Northern Ireland have access to trusted advice, connection, and support services tailored to their specific needs.
The service works collaboratively with charities to ensure that veterans receive the best possible outcomes, by providing comprehensive assistance in the following areas:
• welfare - support, advice and practical assistance
• dmedical - physiotherapy and psychological therapy
• benevolence - financial support
• advocacy and signposting for further support, including benefits, housing and vocational advice
•help with Armed Forces Pensions and Compensation Scheme applications
To get in touch with the VWS NI, you can:
• email: DBSAFVS-VWS-NI@mod.gov.uk
• phone: 02890 420145
• North (Coleraine): 02892 260615
• South (Portadown): 02892 260044
• East (Holywood): 02890 420266
• West (Enniskillen): 02892 260114
In addition to improved welfare services, the Northern Ireland Veterans' Awards are returning for a third year. The awards are to be led by Jason Gillard - the founder of Connect Through Service - who aims to change the narrative of being a veteran in Northern Ireland by highlighting the positive contributions of the veteran community. The ceremony is set to take place on Wednesday, 23 October, in Belfast.
Nominations for the 2024 awards are now open. To find out more or to nominate a veteran, visit Veterans' Awards: Northern Ireland.
With continued development and advocacy, the future for veterans in Northern Ireland looks promising as VWS NI ensures that they receive the recognition and support they deserve.
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