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By: Shelter Scotland Published: September 2008
Our response to the Scottish Government consultation on proposals to improve services for Forces personnel and their families.
Summary
- Current proposals are weak on prevention work.
- Exit interviews for all Service leavers need to be given a greater profile as they provide a good opportunity for signposting to local authority housing and related support services.
- Abolishing the means test for adaptations grants should be combined with publicity for the grant scheme.
- Any new guidance on allocations for social housing for injured ex-Forces personnel needs to be based on evidence.
- The definition of local connection should be broadened to include military service.
- Current proposals do not go far enough to address the issues surrounding ex-Service personnel, housing and homelessness.