August 6, 2024
Improving understanding of issues A not-for-profit housing association in the North of England, Johnnie Johnson Housing, identified a need to improve housing for veterans and awareness of Armed Forces issues. Along with other housing providers, local authorities, and Service charities, they seek to identify areas for service improvement, share best practice, and hear from local […]
August 6, 2024
Prioritisation In Welwyn Hatfield, the waiting list for social housing is around three years. Those not in the Armed Forces Community are able to apply for social housing with this in mind, knowing it will take roughly three years to access housing, however veterans may not be able to do so, as the Armed Forces […]
August 6, 2024
Employment of outreach officers In 2012, Gateshead Council identified a lack of members of the Armed Forces Community accessing local authority housing services. A dedicated Armed Forces Outreach officer was funded to connect the council with the local Armed Forces Community. This led to a 25% increase in members of the Armed Forces Community approaching […]
April 26, 2024
A case study about special provision Following discharge from Service, a veteran with PTSD and his family experienced challenges settling into civilian life. What was the situation? Following a veteran’s discharge from the Armed Forces, he, his wife, and their three children found it difficult to settle into civilian life. The veteran had Service-related complex PTSD, which was made worse by anti-social behaviour from […]
January 19, 2022
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A serving person posted overseas had challenges registering, viewing, and signing up for housing in a specific local authority. What was the situation? A member of the Armed Forces, based in Germany, was due to be discharged. Upon his discharge, he wanted to move back to his home area […]
