Social Housing for veterans

Today, the Communities Secretary announced plans to prioritise social housing for veterans suffering from mental health conditions, ensuring our armed forces get the help they need.

 

Key facts: Former service personnel suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or other mental illnesses will be prioritised for social housing under proposals published for consultation by Communities Secretary.

 

·         Our plans will mean all applicants for social housing will be asked if they have served in the Forces to make sure our armed forces receive the help they need.

 

·         Under the proposals from our eight-week consultation, those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and other mental illnesses could be treated in the same way as those with physical injuries, and get the priority they deserve.

 

·         We are also publishing new guidance which will encourage councils to waive the residency rules, so that people who split from a partner in the Forces are not denied social housing as a result of not being resident in their local area long enough. This should particularly support those who have been victims of domestic abuse.

 

Why this matters:  While the vast majority of veterans thrive in civilian life, we have a responsibility to ensure that any who do struggle as a result of their service – whether finding a job, getting on the property ladder or with mental health issues – get the support they need.

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