A new partnership has formed to help veterans in Nottinghamshire access the support they may require after leaving the armed forces.
The Nottinghamshire Veterans’ Partnership links providers of health services, housing and social support, local authorities and the voluntary sector, and aims to provide a hassle-free way to access the relevant type of support for each individual.
Currently one person may have to access a number of support services separately to meet a variety of needs. However, by contacting this new network, veterans will only have to contact one of the partner organisations. They will then be assessed and provided with a tailored support package, bringing together all the necessary services required to meet that person’s needs.
The main areas in which the Partnership expects to provide support are:
· Mental health
· Substance misuse
· Housing
· Debt management
· Transition from the criminal justice system
Veterans will be able to access the support network from December either by telephone or by calling in to a number of sites run by the Partnership organisations. They will be asked to complete a standard assessment form with a case worker which will be looked at by a multi-disciplinary team featuring experts from the various services involved who will then tailor a support package. Each individual will also be assigned a dedicated case worker from one of the forces’ charities. The service will follow government guidelines on the treatment and care of veterans following their service career.
