The Ulster Defence Regiment became operational on 1st April 1970 in response to the demand for additional troops to support the civil powers in Northern Ireland. The Regiment was on continuous operational service for a period of twenty-two years, a distinction held by no other Regiment in the history of the British Army. In 1992 […]
Official Launch of You Matter veterans project – Tuesday 15 March 2022 The Veterans Commissioner, Mr Danny Kinahan, attended the official launch of the You Matter programme on Tuesday 15 March. The Commissioner stated the following: “One of my key aims, as Veterans Commissioner, is to ensure that every veteran living in Northern Ireland knows […]
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Policy Paper How the government will support veterans over the next 2 years.From:Cabinet Office, Office for Veterans’ Affairs, and Veterans UKPublished19 January 2022 Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan: 2022 to 2024 (PDF) Ref: ISBN 978-1-5286-3024-5, CP 598PDF, 6.13 MB, 55 pagesOrder a copy This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.Request an accessible format. Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan: 2022 […]
Engagement As Veterans Commissioner I continue to travel the length and breadth of Northern Ireland speaking to as many veterans as I can. Whether this is via a local Royal British Legion branch, UDR or other Regimental Association, or indeed community groups. These engagements are extremely useful and valuable for me to hear first hand […]
The Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office held its first Veterans’ Information Roadshow this week in Cookstown. The aim of the Information Roadshows is to better inform veterans of ‘veteran friendly’ services and organisations within their local and regional areas that can assist, if and when needed. In Cookstown there was an excellent turnout from the […]
I would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year for 2022 and take this opportunity to highlight some opportunities that are being developed for you in 2022. While the last few years have been challenging for everyone, there have been huge strides forward to improve and develop veteran services in Northern Ireland. This has […]
The UK Veterans Family Study is a collaborative research project exploring the mental health and well-being of UK Armed Forces Veteran families and will be launching a major survey on Monday, 22 November. Are you a spouse/intimate partner or child (now 18+) of a military veteran living in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland? If […]
The Blue Light Discount Card is a discount service for the emergency services, NHS, social care sector and Armed Forces (including veterans), providing members with thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street. For just £4.99, members of the blue light community can register for 2-years access to more than 15,000 discounts from […]
Death of veteran Dennis Hutchings I am incredibly sad to learn of the passing of veteran Dennis Hutchings in hospital in Belfast. I have known Dennis for a number of years, and again in the last few weeks have witnessed a man who accepts the rule of law and was determined to clear his name once and for all despite […]
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Over the course of the last twelve months Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner Danny Kinahan has met with, listened to and visited as many veterans as possible across Northern Ireland. Danny has listened to veteran concerns and is passionate about doing his best to advocate for what has been an under represented community for years. In […]