Today the government, to ensure that we are rightly supporting our service personnel - both current and past - has announced the launch of Operation Fortitude. This news, as we push forward our agenda to support veterans is incredibly good news and I welcome it.
The programme represents over £8.5 million in funding ensuring no veteran sleeps rough this Christmas and that we can end veteran homelessness in 2023.
The funding will seek to support more than 900 veteran supported housing units, equipping them with specialist help for former armed forces personnel.
Veterans can access the scheme through a dedicated charity helpline, on the number 01748 833797. If you know anyone who may be affected, please do pass this information onto them.
I'm incredibly grateful for work of colleagues throughout government & charities to ensure that we can ensure everyone who has served feels supported, appreciated, and knows where to turn for assistance. It's the least we can do for them - many who have sacrificed so much for us.
More information on the programme can be found at here.