Make advocacy support available to all veterans

Closed 849 signatures

What the petition asks

I would like the government to give all veterans access to an advocate. Too many veterans are suffering in silence. Many do not know what they may be entitled to and many are ashamed to even seek help. Having worked on a trial project I know how effective advocacy can be.

Over the past few years I have worked as a military advocate and helped a number of veterans gain a voice and supported them in getting their needs and entitlements met. From housing, benefits, war pensions, access to health services both physical and mental and to engage with organisations like the DWP and Veterans UK. To many veterans are suffering from a lack of support because they are not adequately supported. As a veteran of 22 years myself I know how the system fails us.

Timeline

11 Sep 2020	Petition opened for signatures
11 Mar 2021	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 849

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Defence

Opened 11 Sep 2020

Closed 11 Mar 2021

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