Poppyscotland has launched a new service aimed at transforming the support available for the Armed Forces community in Scotland.
The Welfare Support Service will be available to service personnel across the country, and Laura Gavin will be working in the Highlands, Islands, Moray and Grampian.
She said: “Being in a position to offer welfare support to people who have served or still serving gives me great pride in being able to help meet the needs of beneficiaries at a time in their lives which could be proving difficult for them.
“Our client group encounters issues such as debt, homelessness, mental health and employment, but the advice and support we can offer is maximised due to the collaborative work we do with other charities and organisations.”
Sue McKay is also covering the area in a new role of Independent Living Adviser and her remit will cover Edinburgh & Lothians, Fife, Dundee & Angus, Perth & Kinross, Aberdeen and the Highlands & Islands.
She added: “Having always been immersed in military life and the parent of a serving soldier, I am very excited to be part of this new service within Poppyscotland.
“I hope that my knowledge and expertise will help beneficiaries in leading as independent a life as possible.
“The service is beneficiary-focused, and I look forward to working in partnership with both statutory bodies and other charities to get the best outcome for the individual.”
If you would like to find out more information about Poppyscotland’s new Welfare Support Service, please visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-help/
