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In monitoring progress in the delivery of SVC recommendations to the Scottish Government it is important to consider the impact on those I aim to support, namely veterans and their families. Their lives should benefit from the changing policy and practices that result from these recommendations.

The action necessary to make things better can be complex, often calling for joined-up thinking and collaboration across different agencies and change doesn’t happen overnight but we are starting to see real improvement. That is down to the effort of many individuals and organisations who have got behind the recommendations and worked together to influence and deliver change. That should be acknowledged and celebrated. This separate report on impact sets out all SVC recommendations fully achieved as at September 2025. Many more have progressed and are showing as partially implemented or implemented but work should continue to embed in my main progress report.

You can view all SVC recommendations fully achieved below.

Browse previous recommendations

Recommendations from Transition in Scotland, 2015

Recommendations from Housing for Service Leavers & Veterans in Scotland, 2016

Recommendations from The Veterans Community – Employability, Skills and Learning, 2016

Recommendations from Veterans Health and Wellbeing - A Distinctive Scottish Approach, 2018

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It was a pleasure to meet Service Leavers, veterans and staff at the @barclaysuk campus in Glasgow, where the Military Work Placement Programme is underway. This gives military people an insight into working at Barclays, and provides valuable sessions such as mock interviews and a CV workshop. It was really useful to hear from veterans already employed at Barclays UK and to hear the views of Service Leavers. I was delighted to meet RAF veteran Shona again, who was connected to the Barclays scheme by Officers Association Scotland.
It was a pleasure to meet Service Leavers, veterans and staff at the @barclaysuk campus in Glasgow, where the Military Work Placement Programme is underway. This gives military people an insight into working at Barclays, and provides valuable sessions such as mock interviews and a CV workshop. It was really useful to hear from veterans already employed at Barclays UK and to hear the views of Service Leavers. I was delighted to meet RAF veteran Shona again, who was connected to the Barclays scheme by Officers Association Scotland.
2 days ago
I welcome the release of new research and policy summaries focused on financial well-being among ex-Service personnel and their families by the Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community. It’s encouraging to see my 2025 Veterans and Finance report cited. These reports offer valuable insights for anyone working with and making decisions that impact ex-Service families. Read more at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
I welcome the release of new research and policy summaries focused on financial well-being among ex-Service personnel and their families by the Centre for Evidence for the Armed Forces Community. It’s encouraging to see my 2025 Veterans and Finance report cited. These reports offer valuable insights for anyone working with and making decisions that impact ex-Service families. Read more at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
3 days ago
I was pleased to give evidence yesterday to the Westminster Defence Select Committee considering the passage of the Armed Forces Bill, alongside the Commissioners from Wales and Northern Ireland. This provided an opportunity to welcome the planned extension of the Armed Forces Covenant, and to consider the opportunities and challenges the extension will provide across the countries of the UK. We were clear that effective communication and clear guidance will be essential to success, and that planning needs to start now for effective implementation. Watch the session at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
I was pleased to give evidence yesterday to the Westminster Defence Select Committee considering the passage of the Armed Forces Bill, alongside the Commissioners from Wales and Northern Ireland. This provided an opportunity to welcome the planned extension of the Armed Forces Covenant, and to consider the opportunities and challenges the extension will provide across the countries of the UK. We were clear that effective communication and clear guidance will be essential to success, and that planning needs to start now for effective implementation. Watch the session at the link in my bio - Other links 🔗
4 days ago
A constructive meeting today with Graeme Dey, Minister for Veterans and Parliamentary Business, covering a range of topics including the need to maintain momentum on Government projects such as the Veterans Mental Health Pathway during and after the Scottish election period.
A constructive meeting today with Graeme Dey, Minister for Veterans and Parliamentary Business, covering a range of topics including the need to maintain momentum on Government projects such as the Veterans Mental Health Pathway during and after the Scottish election period.
1 week ago
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