Wales Archives - Armed Forces Covenant

Welsh local authorities establish Veteran Advice Service to improve access to support

Housing - Social housingWalesCovenant disadvantage

September 2, 2026

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 […]

Welsh Government issues Health Circular to improve awareness of Armed Forces challenges

Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needsWalesCovenant disadvantage

August 14, 2026

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 […]

SSCE Cymru commissions study to improve data on Service children in Wales

Cross-cutting - Identifying members of the Armed Forces communityWalesCovenant disadvantage

July 23, 2026

A case study about Covenant disadvantage Schools and local authorities encountered difficulty identifying Service children. What was the situation? Information about the number and location of Service children around Wales was judged to be inadequate. This made it more difficult for schools and local authorities to understand the needs of Service children. In order to […]

NHS provides early knee replacement for Royal Marine veteran with Service-related injury

Healthcare - Accessing care & waiting listsWalesSpecial provision

July 13, 2026

A case study about special provision A veteran with a Service-related knee injury was ineligible for an NHS replacement, causing pain and reduced quality of life. What was the situation? A marine commando was medically discharged from the Armed Forces at age 34 after suffering a serious knee injury. Now in his late 40s, he […]