Heroes without a home
Created By Tom Bennington Over a month ago
Why so many Armed Forces Veterans are homeless and what can we do?
Why so many Armed Forces Veterans are homeless and what can we do?
It is thought that upwards of 9,000 homeless in the UK are ex-Armed Forces, with over 1,000 in London alone. These are people who made personal sacrifices to put on a uniform and serve their country, a country which has now abandoned them.
There are a whole host of reasons why a service person can become homeless, the stresses of military life leave a palpable mark on anyone but more usual concerns such as a marriage break-up also play their part. What makes this so significant however is that soldiers, sailors and airmen are taught from the first day of selection to work as a team and to rely on the man or woman next to them for help.
The Military has a system of support for almost any conceivable issue, and attempts to ensure a retiring soldier is prepared for civilian life. But take that network away when someone leaves the service and homelessness can be the result.
Forces Reunited wants to put a stop to this and provide a support network that retiring service personnel can rely on, built by us and supported by ex-armed forces veterans. We aim to find UK landlords that would be willing to provide a home for a homeless Armed Forces veteran for up to three months, rent free. This will provide the energy to get the ball rolling. With an address, the veteran can get back on their feet and back on their way to stability.
If you are a landlord willing to provide a property to a Veteran, or you know of a homeless veteran in your area please contact us:
homeless-heroes@forcesreunited.org.uk
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We let our veterans sleep on the streets, but we put illegal immigrants in 5 star hotels.
Good morning Simo. Regarding the ex. service men you met who are homeless tell them they have the option to go and butcher innocent folks in a park like that bastard did last week inl Reading. he has accommodation for him and his family. in my opinion he and his family should be sent back from...
in my line of work now I come across ex service personal who are homeless and its heart breaking to see,i was lucky when I left the royal navy that the job I'm in now had ex service men so we could talk and share experience's together. I'm now a mentor for any service personal that join our...
Simply there is no forward preparation to get pre-retirement individuals fully briefed or trained on what to expect and how to prepare for the departure day.
Ideal would be a one week residential course about 18 months/2 years before in which everything from housing (how to apply and where),...
I served as a Portfolio Holder as part of the Cabinet in a South West District Council and where possible we did all we could to help all homeless persons however not all want to be helped to be rehoused! Odd I know but we used to keep the door open especially during really bad weather and advise...
in my current job role whilst out on patrol with Essex police I come across ex service personal on the streets frequently, these guys have served their country and deserve better!
The government need to act now !
I try to get them help through the various services that are out here sheltered...
It is so sad that the government does not help the veterans. Two of my brothers who served in the forces went to Australia and Bill Utterson who had been on the Russian convoys got great care out there and lived into his 90's ,George is well into his 80's .It is shameful. Doris Clark nee Osment
What happens to all the money collected over the years about remembrance time. Doris
Please don't shoot the messenger! I have no idea how it could or would work? without some kind of DBS check, a register, supervision and an admin team matching like minded individuals to individuals. We constantly hear that there are hundreds of vulnerable OAP's including veterans and civilians who...
doing a great job ,well done.
