How VALOUR will support veterans across the UK, and how to get involved
VALOUR is a new national programme designed to make it easier for veterans across the UK to access the care and support they deserve.
Led by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) within the Ministry of Defence, it aims to improve how services are coordinated at national, regional and local levels, ensuring veterans get the right support, in the right place, at the right time.How VALOUR will work
VALOUR has 3 key components:
- VALOUR recognised centres
These centres will facilitate access to multiple services for veterans. They will be required to meet high standards and provide timely data to the UK government about the needs and experiences of veterans to inform future service improvements.
- VALOUR field officers
Field officers will build strong regional networks with councils, public services and charities. They will share insights from their region with VALOUR HQ to help shape better services.
- VALOUR HQ
VALOUR HQ will be based in the Office for Veterans’ Affairs. It will provide training and quality assurance across the VALOUR network, gathering data and working with policy teams to make sure services meet local needs.
VALOUR and the Armed Forces Covenant
Although VALOUR is starting with a focus on veterans, it’s being designed to grow. In future, it will support the wider armed forces community.
This expansion will be guided by the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant,
the nation’s promise to ensure fair treatment for those who serve or have served.
As part of the government’s manifesto commitment, the Covenant will soon have stronger legal backing.
VALOUR field officers will work with local councils and services to share best practice and guidance as to how the principles of the Covenant can be applied.
VALOUR and existing services
There’s already a wide range of support available to veterans, delivered by many skilled and committed organisations.
But the current system can be hard to navigate. Services aren’t always joined up, and veterans may miss out or face duplication.
VALOUR will strengthen the existing network by:
- improving coordination between services
- building on what’s already working well
- helping local services align around veterans’ needs
How to get involved
We’re designing VALOUR with input from veterans and organisations across the armed forces community.
Stay updated
You can sign up for email updates on this page, which will alert you on the latest news including:
- programme news
- job alerts
- funding opportunities
- ways to get involved
We’ll update this page regularly, and you’ll get an email when we do.
Take part in research
If you’re a veteran, you can also register your interest to take part in:
- research studies
- focus groups
- service design sessions
Your insights will help shape how VALOUR works.
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First VALOUR-recognised centres announced
The first 14 organisations to be funded to develop VALOUR-recognised centres have been confirmed.
A second round of funding will be announced in the Spring, with a further opportunity for organisations to be able to apply to become part of the VALOUR network.
The first 14 organisations are:
- Northern Ireland: Brooke House
- Scotland: SSAFA
- Wales: Bulldogs Boxing and Community Activities
- North East England: Northumberland County Council and East Durham Veterans Trust
- North West England: Armed Forces Community HQ and Veterans in Communities
- Yorkshire and the Humber: Hull 4 Heroes
- West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Council
- East Midlands: Derbyshire Addictions Advice Service
- South East England: Veterans Outreach Support and Royal British Veterans Enterprise
- South West England: Alabaré and Improving Lives Plymouth
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