Veterans Service & UF Partner Update

Latest progress report from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner
Findings of the SVC’s 2025 progress report covering recommendations and assessments from the Scottish Government's commissioner can be read here Progress | Scottish Veterans Commissioner

Funding for Combat Stress
The Scottish Government has announced funding for the specialist services of our consortium partner Combat Stress. The investment of £645,000 will help offer intensive treatment for trauma-related mental health conditions to those affected by their experiences in the Armed Forces.

Help to find housing
Military Matters has released a booklet called Finding a Home in Scotland as a Member of the Armed Forces community. You can access the toolkit here.

Mental health support 
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde has compiled a resource for Adult Mental Health with signposting, useful apps, helplines and websites. Follow the link to access Adult MH Helplines &Websites.

Training & Events

Networking event for female veterans
This free, in-person event in Edinburgh offers ex-servicewomen the opportunity to connect with peers in a relaxed and supportive setting. Sign up to enjoy informal networking, conversation and afternoon tea while building lasting connections within the veteran community.
Follow the link for tickets: LVC'S FREE FEMALE VETERANS' NETWORKING EVENT AND AFTERNOON TEA Tickets, Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 1:00 PM | Eventbrite

UF Training Dates 2026
Dates for the UF awareness trainings can be found below. These sessions provide a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning more about veterans' issues and the work we do to support veterans.
We will discuss the challenges facing ex-Armed Forces personnel as they grow older, how to indentify ex-Armed Forces personnel and share details of extra support and opportunities available to veterans.
Training could be used as an introduction to new staff joining your organisation. All sessions are free.
For more information email Laila Henke or sign up here.

• Thursday, 19^th of March
• Wednesday, 22nd of April
• Wednesday, 27th of May
• Thursday, 18th of June
• Wednesday, 22nd of July
• Thursday, 20th of August 

Dementia training with Age Scotland
New workshop dates to March 2026 have been announced and early booking is advised. Workshops can also be arranged for community groups, charities and organisations – you can get in touch with dementiatraining@agescotland.org.uk to discuss this further.

Follow Carers Training | Age Scotland to find out times and dates for Dementia Awareness Workshops, Dementia Inclusion Workshops and Workshops for Carers of People Living with Dementia.

Mental Health First Aid
Sign up to Glen MacDonald’s course in Leven, in Fife, on the 4^th & 5^th of March 2026 to become a qualified MHFAider. Email glenmacdonaldmhfa.afc@outlook.com, or call 07871 250654.

Funding Opportunities

Grants available for small charities
The Armed Forces Covenant Trust Fund will award grants of up to £30,000 to pilot projects that provide additional capacity to smaller charities. Find out more: Rise programme : Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust