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Mental Health Support

Monday 16 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Robbie Moore asked about steps to improve mental health support for armed forces personnel.
  • The response mentioned the armed forces covenant which discusses the nation's debt to its armed forces and their families.
  • The Office for Veterans' Affairs was cited as a resource that connects veterans with available support.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Robbie Moore Con Keighley
Mental Health Veterans
Context

Inquires about steps being taken to improve mental health support, highlighting the strain on family relationships.

Question

What steps his Department is taking with Cabinet colleagues to improve mental health support for armed forces personnel. Mental health problems can place a great strain on family relationships. There are fantastic organisations across the country that provide service personnel, veterans and their families with the opportunity to meet and talk on a regular basis.

Answer from Johnny Mercer

There is a range of help available, particularly for our service families. The armed forces covenant talks about this nation's debt to her armed forces and their families. The Office for Veterans' Affairs brings different organisations together so veterans know where they and their families can turn at a time of need.

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