Operation Valour 2026-07-06
2026-07-06
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Q1
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The question addresses progress on Operation Valour, a programme aimed at improving coordination of services for veterans.
What progress his Department has made on Operation Valour. The programme aims to improve the co-ordination of services at national, regional and local level, ensuring that veterans have easier access to support. I am interested in knowing about the first Valour centre opened and details on funding applications and field officers.
Valour will improve coordination of services at national, regional and local level. We have made good progress: the first Valour centre was opened on Thursday; round 2 of funding is open for applications; first Valour field officers are in post with more to follow.
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Q2
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The question focuses on the Darren Deady Foundation, a local veterans charity in Westhoughton, which supports veterans and their families.
Westhoughton is home to the Darren Deady Foundation, which provides vital support for veterans. The foundation was visited by the MP who met Christine and Julie, Darren's mum, discussing the work of the charity. Will the Minister pay tribute to this foundation and join me on a visit to their community hub at Old Washacre?
I thank my hon. Friend for recognising the work of the Darren Deady Foundation, led by family members, and I would take great pleasure in joining him at their community hub.
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Q3
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The question concerns the Veterans Contact Point, an organisation providing support to veterans in Nuneaton.
I welcome the Minister for Veterans and People to his position. The Veterans Contact Point and other organisations in Nuneaton are examples of Operation Valour in action. Will the Minister provide an update on how Operation Valour will enhance support for veterans, particularly those in Nuneaton?
Through Operation Valour, we aim to make the existing support even better so that every veteran can access needed services. The Telford and Wrekin hub has just launched alongside 13 other Valour-recognised centres across the UK.
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Q4
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The question addresses concerns about Operation Valour's effectiveness in providing services like housing and healthcare to veterans.
I welcome the Minister for his new role. In Gosport, there is a high proportion of veterans facing issues such as long waiting lists for council houses and NHS treatment. How will Operation Valour invest in essential services rather than being just window-dressing?
Operation Valour aims to empower the third sector without usurping it. It does not seek to solve the issues of council house shortages or NHS waiting lists, which are legacies of past administrations.
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Specific investment in housing and healthcare for veterans was not addressed.
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Q5
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The question addresses the issue of military compensation received by veterans being counted as income for local means-tested benefits.
Military personnel risk life and limb to keep the country safe, thus they deserve proper support. However, many veterans find that their military compensation is counted towards income when applying for local means-tested benefits. Will the Minister commit to ending this practice?
The hon. Member makes a powerful point about military compensation being counted towards income for means-tested benefits, and I cajoled local councils into ceasing this practice by writing letters and lobbying on behalf of veterans.
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