VAPC - (South West) Communications Lead

#Veterans if you want changes, then why not get involved surveys.publishing.service.gov.uk/s/tl27it

Please share amongst the #Veterans community committees.parliament.uk/committee/24/d…

@VeteransGovUK A more important factor should be highlighting the skills that a #veteran can bring to any business

Employers, did you know that you can save up to £6,200 when hiring a veteran for their first role post-service? #EmployVeterans gov.uk/government/new…

Good to see positive movement, but more action is still needed @LeoDochertyUK @VeteransGovUK @VeteransUK_MOD @SteveBarclay @10DowningStreet theguardian.com/society/2022/f…

@VeteransGovUK @rcgp @sgloscouncil @BristolCouncil @NHSSW

GPs in England can gain Veteran Friendly Accreditation to support patients who have served in the armed forces through @RCGP Brigadier Dr Robin Simpson discusses how the scheme works 👇 elearning.rcgp.org.uk/mod/book/view.…

@LeoDochertyUK @VeteransGovUK can someone explain why when I receive my annual reporting letter that no one actually asks how my health is, how I’m doing personally, all @DefenceHQ want to do is to remind me that I’m still on the reserve list, but you still won’t issue a ID card

Not been informed of this via @VeteransGovUK even though we have previously raised this very issue; however #Veterans please complete the survey surveys.enginetransformation.com/s3/OVA-Identit… @DefenceHQ @VeteransUK_MOD @BritishArmy @RoyalNavy @RoyalAirForce @RoyalMarines @LeoDochertyUK @cabinetofficeuk

@VeteransGovUK Didn’t hear about this @VeteransGovUK or @VeteransUK_MOD are you able to inform all VAPCs of these type of events, surely we should be included on the distribution list @LeoDochertyUK @DefenceHQ

Today, the OVA hosted researchers and academic institutions for a research summit exploring current research around the impact of Afghanistan withdrawal 👇

@richywalsh20 @VeteransGovUK @VeteransUK_MOD @DefenceHQ @cabinetofficeuk We are independent, however we do accept there is a perception that we report to @VeteransUK_MOD HOWEVER we are willing to challenge @VeteransGovUK and we want to work with #veterans many of us are #veterans @richywalsh20 what I’d say is, why not join us?

#Veterans it’s important to understand that “We are an independent voice, here to help you whenever or wherever you served, whether in World War 2 or Afghanistan.” @VeteransGovUK @VeteransUK_MOD @DefenceHQ this is a important point that the @cabinetofficeuk should promote

@SteveBarclay @thetimes We need to ensure ALL MPs are aware of the VAPC and that they engage with their local VAPC assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…

Today, I am launching the Veterans' Strategy Action Plan, which has over 60 commitments across government to support our goal of making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran. 🇬🇧 My piece in @thetimes 👇 thetimes.co.uk/article/its-ti…

@VeteransGovUK @LeoDochertyUK @cabinetofficeuk @VeteransUK_MOD @10DowningStreet @UKGovScotland @WelshGovernment @NIOgov

@VeteransGovUK We are here to support #Veterans if you’re unsure what we are here for, then have a read; assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl… we need to ensure all MPs are working with their regional VAPC @LeoDochertyUK @cabinetofficeuk @VeteransUK_MOD @10DowningStreet

We are delighted to announce the launch of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan #ProudToBeAVeteran

@OwenThompson #Veterans could we ask that you if have/are experiencing the same, then get in touch with with your regional VAPC gov.uk/government/org… trust in us, we do want to help you assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl… @VeteransGovUK @SWVETERANBLOKE @LeoDochertyUK

I raised the failings of the War Pension scheme today. The Midlothian veteran’s case I raised is not a one-off - it's symptomatic of a system that’s not fit for purpose.

@VeteransGovUK Where’s the link to the action plan

@WarrenFellows Would be great to hear your thoughts on the Veterans ID card

#Veterans we would like to hear your thoughts on veterans being able to prove their status to government and 3rd parties. Please comment

gov.uk/government/new… @VeteransGovUK @CovenantTrust @DefenceHQ

@SWVETERANBLOKE @BenObeseJecty @DefenceHQ @davidhopalong @LeoDochertyUK Change is required @VeteransGovUK @CovenantTrust @LeoDochertyUK @JohnnyMercerUK @10DowningStreet @DefenceHQ @DefenceHQPress

@VAPC_SW_Comms @BenObeseJecty This may be an extreme example - but we can all see the right answer. Yet @DefenceHQ continues to simply advise ‘we told them so’. I’m ashamed. @davidhopalong @LeoDochertyUK (letter sent by SW VAPC) - please guide the Dept. telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/12/2…