£13.2m is being distributed across the UK – including more than £859,000 for the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) charity in Dumfries and Galloway.
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£13.2m is being distributed across the UK – including more than £859,000 for the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) charity in Dumfries and Galloway.
Read moreThousands more veterans and military families struggling with challenges including homelessness, unemployment, and mental health issues can now seek expert support from an award-winning1 Scottish support service as SSAFA Connect expands to reach new communities.
Read moreFrom October 2026 SSAFA’s award-winning specialist welfare service, Glasgow’s Helping Heroes (GHH), will become SSAFA Connect.
Read moreTwo Defence Technical Excellence Colleges are coming to Scotland after the Scottish Government confirmed it will match fund the UK Government’s £10 million,
Read moreSSAFA’s Glasgow’s Helping Heroes is in line for a prestigious local award in recognition of its transformative support for members of the Armed Forces community in their time of need.
Read moreForces Children Scotland is so excited to share this report with you, highlighting the difference we have made for babies, children and young people from Regular, Reservist and Veteran families.
Read moreThe Scottish Government has extended Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC) Susie Hamilton’s term until the end of June 2027, it has been announced.
Read moreThe Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC) has challenged the newly formed Scottish Government to make faster progress towards making Scotland a better place to live for those who have served their country.
Read moreIn this 12-month period, Scottish Veterans Residences provided supporting housing to 246 men and women experiencing homelessness: 86 who successfully moved on to their own tenancies or other supported accommodation, and helped 29 residents back into employment.
Read moreSSAFA’s Glasgow’s Helping Heroes (GHH) is expanding its support for the Royal Navy community at HMNB Clyde – commonly known as Faslane – after securing almost £50,000 over two years to build on its work with serving families.
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Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
