Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care, Ministry of Defence

Fund improved mental health aftercare for veterans

Closed 496 signatures

What the petition asks

After veterans are discharged many struggle with settling back into civilian life. They need access to better aftercare to prevent or provide support for mental health conditions such as PTSD
These people fought for Queen and Country. Many struggle to fit into civilian life. They are trained for military service but upon discharge often do not receive the support they need to reintegrate with civilian life. Many struggle with mental health disorders such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, EUPD, etc.

Timeline

1 Sep 2021 Petition opened for signatures
1 Mar 2022 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 496
Status Closed
Department Department of Health and Social Care, Ministry of Defence
Opened 1 Sep 2021
Closed 1 Mar 2022

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.