Mental Health Support 2020-03-16
2020-03-16
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Inquires about steps being taken to improve mental health support, highlighting the strain on family relationships.
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.
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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