Local MSP welcomes new help for veteran's groups
LOCAL MSP Jamie Hepburn has welcomed news from the Scottish Government that armed forces veterans will benefit from an £80,000 fund to help heroes at home in Scotland.
The fund will be used to assist projects which deliver new or innovative approaches to veterans' issues, or activities not funded by the Scottish Government or the Ministry of Defence.
Successful projects include - 10,000 through Erskine for a supported accommodation pilot providing five cottages alongside welfare advice, re-training and employment advice for recently discharged service personnel; 7,000 to the Lady Haig Poppy Factor for a mobile museum tour engaging school children with the importance of the poppy appeal; and 10,000 to the Mark Wright Project for an outdoor programme in the Lothians, led by qualified outdoor activity specialists, which will help veterans to regain physical and mental strength through a range of outdoor pursuits.
The Central Scotland MSP said: "We all owe a debt of gratitude to Scotland's armed forces veterans, and I welcome the Scottish Government's increased support for these brave heroes.
"This funding for innovative projects will allow veterans to use the skills, experience and confidence gained through their service careers as well as helping them adjust to civilian life.
"I would encourage any veterans in the Falkirkk area who are interested in the support available to contact the Veterans Support organisation on 0131 550 1569."
For more information go to http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2010/03/09114922
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