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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Physical and Mental Health of Veterans

Thursday 13 January 2022 · 2 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 1 Not answered 0

Key points

  • We are committed to providing a gold standard of care for veterans through the allocation of 17.8 million to the NHS veterans health and wellbeing service-Op Courage.
  • The government recently committed an additional 2.7 million over three years to expand veteran services.
  • Mark Jenkinson was thanked for his energetic support of veterans in the community, including his hamper project which provided fresh local produce to veterans.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mark Jenkinson
NHS Veterans
Context

The question arises from the need to address the ongoing challenges faced by veterans in terms of both their physical and mental well-being. The issue is prompted by calls for better recognition and more resources dedicated to veteran care.

Question

What steps he is taking to support the physical and mental health of veterans?

Answer from Leo Docherty

We are committed to striving to provide a gold standard of care and support for all veterans. This year, we have allocated £17.8 million to the veterans health and wellbeing service—Op Courage at the NHS—and recently committed a £2.7 million boost over the next three years to further expand services supporting those who experience complex mental or physical trauma or alcohol and substance misuse.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The answer does not specify concrete steps or mechanisms for providing gold standard care, nor details on how the allocated funding will be used beyond a brief mention of expanding services.

How: We Are Committed To

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Q2 Mark Jenkinson
Veterans
Context

The question stems from a local initiative where the MP delivered hampers of fresh produce to veterans over Christmas, highlighting community efforts to support those who have served. This initiative aims to draw attention to the broader need for ongoing care and recognition.

Question

I thank my hon. Friend for his support for our veterans. At Christmas, I delivered hampers of fresh local produce to over 100 veterans across the Workington constituency to thank them for their service. Does he agree with me that as the party that looks after all who have served, it is right that we take every opportunity to repay that service?

Answer from Leo Docherty

I thank my hon. Friend and put on the record my gratitude for the fantastically energetic way in which he supports veterans in the community. He briefed me last year on the hamper project and I commend him for the tangible benefit that he provides and energy with which he supports veterans in Workington.

Not addressed: The answer does not address whether local initiatives to repay veterans' service are important or necessary, focusing instead on praising the MP's efforts.

How: Does Not Address The Core Issue

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