William Eichler 22 December 2022

Over £8.5m made available to tackle veteran homelessness

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More than £8.5m of funding has been announced to help ensure no veteran is forced to sleep rough over Christmas.

The funding will deliver services in more than 900 housing units in England, where specialist help for veterans, including with health, education and employment needs are provided.

The money announced today will also allow for the establishment of a new referral scheme, called Op FORTITUDE, that will enable veterans at risk of homelessness to access supported housing and wrap-around specialist care in health, housing and education.

Minister for veterans’ affairs Johnny Mercer said: ‘No one, not least those who have served this country, should be homeless.

‘That’s why today we are committing £8.5m in funding and supporting a dedicated pathway, set up in collaboration with our charity partners, so veterans can not only get the housing support they need this Christmas, but also the vital backing required to help them get on their feet again.’

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