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A case study about Covenant disadvantage Dorset’s Armed Forces population did not always understand the social housing support available to them. What was the situation? Dorset is home to a significant Armed Forces community, including serving personnel at military sites such as Bovington, Blandford, and Hamworthy, as well as veterans, reservists, and military families. As […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage An Armed Forces spouse faced the prospect of having to leave a valued job due to a Service-related relocation. What was the situation? A Dorset Council employee approached the council’s Armed Forces Lead after learning that her spouse, a serving member of the Armed Forces, had been assigned to […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Members of the Armed Forces community living on a military garrison faced difficulties accessing essential services due to a reduced bus service into town. What was the situation? At a quarterly meeting of the Local Authority Armed Forces Covenant Committee, representatives of military families highlighted growing concerns about transport […]
A case study about special provision Veterans often require extra healthcare support due to Service-related injuries. What was the situation? Westfield Surgery in Leominster, Herefordshire, recognised that some veterans may have specific health and wellbeing needs linked to their Service, such as experiencing a Service-related injury. They also noticed that these needs may not always […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A gap in tailored advice and information made it difficult for the Armed Forces community to access necessary services. What was the situation? Cardiff, Vale of Glamorgan, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil local authorities identified a gap in the provision of tailored advice and information for the Armed […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service leavers were finding it difficult to secure accommodation. What was the situation? Service leavers can often find it challenging to secure accommodation after leaving Service and transitioning to civilian life. If they apply for social housing, they may not meet ‘local connection’ criteria, or might not have applied […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage An Army spouse faced financial uncertainty after a Service-related relocation triggered an early termination charge on a lease car. What was the situation? An NHS nurse was informed that she may be liable for a significant redemption fee on her Essential User Car Lease, arranged through her NHS Trust. […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Veterans were not always being identified when accessing housing services. What was the situation? Cobseo’s Housing Cluster noticed that veterans were not always being identified when seeking housing support. This made it more difficult for housing bodies to understand their circumstances, consider needs related to Service life, and ensure […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Veterans did not always have access to housing services that recognised and responded to their specific needs. What was the situation? Johnnie Johnson Housing – a not-for-profit housing association in the north of England – identified a need to improve housing for veterans, and housing bodies’ overall awareness of […]
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Healthcare practitioners may not always have an understanding of the Armed Forces community. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community can have specific healthcare needs due to Service. However, healthcare practitioners may not always be aware of the impacts of Service life, or the commitments made […]
