THOUSANDS OF VETERANS ARE SET TO BENEFIT FROM £40 MILLION OF FUNDING FOR NATIONWIDE HOUSING PROJECTS

 Ex-armed forces personnel in need of housing will be able to benefit from funding for life-changing accommodation initiatives across the country, Defence Minister Anna Soubry has announced today, 4 February.

The new funding, guaranteed through LIBOR (London Interbank Offered Rate) fines imposed on banks, has doubled the total amount the government has given to armed forces’ and veterans’ charities through this scheme, which is part of the nation’s commitment to the armed forces covenant.

Today’s announcement was made by the defence minister during a visit to Blind Veterans UK in Brighton, and demonstrates the government’s continued commitment to our armed forces, veterans and their families.

Thousands of veterans are expected to benefit from this additional £40 million, which will help charities build new homes, buy new accommodation or spruce up old facilities. Projects are expected to include hostels and half-way houses for veterans who have fallen on hard times, supported housing for the wounded, injured and sick, and long-term care homes.

NEW VETERANS’ HELPLINE NUMBER

The announcement coincides with the launch of the new Veterans-UK helpline number to ensure that veterans facing any housing difficulties will be able to seek help at any time. The new number, 0808 1914 2 18, has been improved to become more memorable for veterans; 1914 to ‘18 marking the years of the First World War. The helpline is also operating during extended hours to pr
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