We understand there’s lots to consider when making this change – let us help make the transition a little easier.
We will work directly with the veteran community to co-produce information, advice, and guidance.
Future Transactions will provide an information hub for forces families to learn from those who have already made the change to civilian life.
Better still, signposting information will be provided to help families seek further information and support when required from partner organisations.
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Funded by the Scottish Veterans Fund.
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Complete questionnaireVeterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners who have seen duty on legally defined military operations.
A ‘Service Leaver’ is a term for someone who is in transition from or has ceased to be a member of HM Armed Forces. The term is typically used in legal documents, as understanding and use of the term ‘veteran’ does vary, not least amongst those who have served.
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“My parents can’t cope with real-life situations because they’ve not had a life outside the Army”
A young person from a veteran family attending one of our forums
We will also speak to veterans to share their lived experiences of managing finances too – Coming soon!
Would you like to work with us to share your story?
Contact usAccording to research conducted by the charity Fast Forward, those who have served in the armed forces can face an increased likelihood of experiencing gambling harm.
Learn more about the reasons why, how to recognise the signs of gambling harm and its impact on resources, relationships, and health.
According to research conducted by the charity Fast Forward, 50% of young people in the UK have participated in some form of gambling by the time they are 16 years old.
Gambling ads find their way into the social feeds of young people so easily and can impact a family’s finances easily, which can spiral into significant challenges.
Learn more about how to avoid gambling harm, both now and in the future.
Did you know that there are over 220,000 veterans living in Scotland right now?
We have worked with Steven, Chris, and Fiona to talk about what it was like to make the change from military to civilian life.
We spoke to Steven Williams about his transition to civilian life, having been medically discharged following a training exercise accident, to forge a career supporting fellow veterans.
We spoke to Chris about his experience leaving the armed forces due to injury, overcoming homlessness and setting up a social enterprise to support veterans.
We talk to Fiona about making the switch from the Military Police to working within the higher education sector, as well as transferable skills and the importance of networking.
We have launched a call to veterans and their families to work with Forces Children Scotland to:
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