Support for Armed Forces Veterans

Our covenant commitment

We acknowledge and recognise the service provided by our Armed Forces Veterans in addition to the sacrifices that they and their families make.

A Veteran of the British Armed Forces is defined by the Government as any person of any age who has served in the Armed Forces, regardless of the length of time of service and whether or not they have been involved in a conflict.  

Few career changes require as much adjustment as that of leaving the military and returning to a civilian lifestyle. Veterans of the Armed Forces often find that their life of strict routine and structure bears no resemblance to that of the average UK citizen, and more often than not, that the outside world has moved on significantly since they enlisted.

It is not uncommon for veterans to struggle with this transition, and it is of paramount importance that these brave men and women understand that help is available to them and their families should they need it.

We are committed to supporting the armed forces community and we have further strengthened this commitment by signing the Armed Forces Covenant with our Greater Manchester Housing Providers partners in 2018, in recognition of the sacrifices the Armed Forces make on behalf of the country. It is not designed to give the armed forces, veterans and their families preferential treatment compared with other people, but it should ensure that they are not placed at a disadvantage as a result of their service.  The aim is to bring together the armed forces community and civilian community on a local level, nurturing mutual understanding and raising awareness of issues faced by the armed forces veterans the families of those currently still serving.

For more information about the background of  the Armed Forces Covenant go to the covenant policy here.

You can also read the Armed Forces Covenant promise in full here