In June 2021 we surveyed veterans, serving personnel, families and carers**. And we raise public awareness about the ways veterans are let down by their country. We hold governments to account through our campaigning work. Our services can tackle all these challenges faced by veterans. ![]() Isolation and loneliness are big problems in the veteran community. People can struggle to find a job or somewhere to live, cook, manage money, apply for benefits, or get the healthcare support they need. When people leave the Armed Forces, they might not have the experience or skills needed for civilian world. Overnight, people lose not only their job, but a way of life and a support network that was like a family. Especially if a military career has been cut short unexpectedly. Life after the Armed Forces can be tough. For some the effects surface months, years or even decades afterwards. ![]() Military service can take a heavy toll on people’s mental health. And veterans who were not medically discharged also come to us with injuries, illnesses and poor mental health. ![]() On average, three people were medically discharged every day from the UK Armed Forces in 2020/21*.
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