My 2024 assessment of Scottish Government progress towards implementing SVC recommendations for improving support and services for the #veteran community is live. It highlights progress and identifies areas for improvement. You can read more at the News and Blogs link in my bio, or by visiting scottishveteranscommissioner.org/progress.

It was a pleasure to speak at the Women's Royal Army Corps Association Scotland and Northern Ireland AGM on Saturday. I also had the privilege to witness the restoration of beret and cap badge to Lu Tait, a soldier dismissed from the WRAC prior to 2000 for being gay, presented by Brigadier Clare Philips CBE.

Reflecting on a really interesting visit to @southlanarkshirecouncil to learn more about the range of support provided to veterans who come in to contact with its Unpaid Work Service. It was great to meet the inspiring team of committed and innovative staff and hear directly from veterans about how positive the engagement with the services has been for them.

The Identity, Purpose and Belonging conference at @edinburghnapier brought together military leaders, policymakers, healthcare professionals and academics from around the world, fostering an atmosphere of collaboration and innovation. I've shared some highlights in my blog - link in bio 🔗