Achievements and successes
Housing
We have the offer of a personalised rehousing plan for all ex-armed forces applicants through the Housing First Initiative. Also an effective homeless strategy, with strong systems in place for providing permanent and temporary accommodation for homeless veterans or those at risk of homelessness.
Community support
A wealth of local third sector organisations offer support to veterans and their families. This includes a range of veterans groups who have an essential role connecting veterans within the community and supporting their integration into the civilian community.
Education
A range of effective education, employment and skills support for veterans are delivered by partners, including:
- Job Centre Plus
- Stockport Homes
- Project Recce
Veterans passport
The veterans passport enables veterans to disclose information they wish to share with health and social care professionals. It does it in a way that's comfortable to them and reduces the need to retell information multiple times and re-live traumatic memories.
Employer Recognition Scheme
We received a silver award for the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in July 2021. This was in recognition of the council’s support to defence and the armed forces community.
VCFSE partners
We're working with VCFSE Partners to establish an Armed Forces Network.