Veterans Aid

Address

27 Victoria Square, London, SW1W 0RB

0800 012 6867
info@veterans-aid.net
https://veterans-aid.net/

Veterans Aid (VA) is a UK charity, which has been successfully turning around the lives of veterans in crisis since 1932.

Dedicated to providing immediate, practical and holistic support to veterans who are homeless, facing homelessness or in crisis, its aim is to emotionally, socially and financially empower veterans to sustain independent living and achieve their own maximum potential to live and develop in the community. It really is the frontline for veterans in crisis.

Veterans Aid

VA has a light footprint and operates from just two London locations – a HQ & Ops Centre in Victoria and a 66-room residential facility (New Belvedere House) in Stepney.

It has helped veterans of the UK’s Armed Forces from 67 countries, interacted with academics and politicians worldwide and is the only UK veteran organisation belonging to FEANTSA.

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A drug policy out of step with the times?

04 Dec Health

Three years ago, in PoliticsHome, CEO of Veterans Aid Professor Hugh Milroy warned about the legacy of distress the charity was dealing with due to drug-related outflow from HM Armed Forces. Two years later it was revealed that the discharge of large numbers of service personnel due to drug abuse was continuing unabated – approximately 4,000 between 2018 and 2022. In the wake of several distressing cases at Veterans Aid Prof Milroy is urging policymakers to revisit the wide-ranging consequences of 'zero tolerance' dismissals.

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When the elephant in the room is a success story

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08 Nov Communities

When the elephant in the room is a success story

It is now six years since the redevelopment of the charity Veterans Aid's New Belvedere House 'hostel' was completed – a facility that has broken the mould in terms of transforming homeless veterans’ lives. At a time when so many aspects of social care and wellbeing are under pressure CEO Professor Hugh Milroy asks why standout successes are often overlooked – particularly when their effectiveness has clear implications for the future.

How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing

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16 Jul Communities

How process and broken promises have stalled progress towards veterans' wellbeing

With the appointment of a new veterans minister and change of government, CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on how mistakes can be rectified, and effective ex-service support measures integrated into wider social care.

Veterans falling victim to plague of process

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14 Mar Communities

Veterans falling victim to plague of process 

Despite lots of high-profile Government initiatives and so-called collaboration within the sector there is clear evidence that veterans are still being failed - writes CEO of Veterans Aid, Dr Hugh Milroy.  

“Hello - Are You Able To Help Veterans To Buy Food?”

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12 Dec 2023 Defence

“Hello - Are You Able To Help Veterans To Buy Food?”

As 2023 draws to a close, CEO Dr Hugh Milroy reflects on why Veterans Aid is receiving regular calls like this when so much has been invested in advancing the cause of veterans' wellbeing.

Veterans - A Time to Remember and Reflect

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10 Nov 2023 Defence

Veterans - A Time to Remember and Reflect

As crowds gather for the National Service of Remembrance on Sunday 12 November, the nation has a rare opportunity to reflect on its relationship with the Armed Forces. They are a shrinking cohort, from around 4.9million at the end of WW2 to just 142,560 active personnel in 2023. (77,540 Army, 32,180 Royal Air Force, 26,330 Royal Navy, and 6,510 Royal Marines). Dr Hugh Milroy, CEO of Veterans Aid, explores how the veterans of those services are regarded today - and asks if anything has really changed over the years.

Further endorsement for Veterans Aid wellbeing model

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11 Sep 2023 Communities

Further endorsement for Veterans Aid wellbeing model

Veterans Aid's Welfare to Wellbeing© model is gaining traction internationally.

Time to hit 'Pause' and review support provisions for veterans?

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23 Jun 2023 Defence

Time to hit 'Pause' and review support provisions for veterans?

Armed Forces Day offers a chance for the people of Britain to show their support for those who make up the Armed Forces community. Ceremonial events will be held – indeed funding will be made available to facilitate them. But behind the pomp and pageantry there remains a cohort of veterans with very little to celebrate. CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy discusses support for a section of the AF community that may not be saluting on June 24th.

International perspective highlights complexity of veterans' issues

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18 May 2023 Communities

International perspective highlights complexity of veterans' issues

CEO of Veterans Aid Dr Hugh Milroy's recent interactions on the international stage have caused him to reflect on both the universality and complexity of individual nations' post-service problems - and the need to take a 'bottom up' approach to resolving them.