Require Ministry of Defence to make contact with ex service personnel 6 months

Closed 1,154 signatures

What the petition asks

After serving 27 years in the British Army and numerous leadership roles I have witnessed and experienced a failure in the military system. If the MoD made it policy to contact ex service personnel after 6 months of leaving, it would reduce mental health issues within the ex service community.

I currently work as mental health therapist (NHS) and on a daily basis see ex service personnel struggling after leaving the military. I have asked hundreds of ex military personnel if their units have made a follow up welfare contact to see if they need help and advice. I think the findings are disturbing.

If the Government really cares about the military then a call to their ex comrades should become routine. Careers Managers/Welfare Officers could make a difference in their proactive approach.

Timeline

27 Jul 2023	Petition opened for signatures
27 Jan 2024	Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,154

Status Closed

Department Ministry of Defence

Opened 27 Jul 2023

Closed 27 Jan 2024

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