Communities Minister has welcomed UK Minister for
Veterans and People as she visited the
team staffing the new Veterans Support Line NI in Belfast.
The Department for Communities' Veterans Support Line NI service
provides information on benefits eligibility and other support
services to veterans, serving personnel and their families. A
dedicated freephone number and accompanying text service have
been established.
Minister Lyons said: “I am pleased to welcome Minister
Sandher-Jones and highlight the important work being done by the
Veterans Support Line NI.
“This service offers a clear, trauma-informed pathway for
veterans to engage with the Department's services, supported by
staff who understand the unique challenges associated with
military service.
Minister Sandher-Jones said: “The Veterans Support Line NI is a
significant step forward in making sure those who have served,
and their families, can access the support they need quickly and
with confidence.
“No veteran should face barriers when it comes to housing,
welfare or wider support, and this service will play an important
role in helping people navigate that system.
“I'm grateful to Minister Lyons and his team for the strong
partnership behind this work, which will make a real difference
for the veterans community here in Northern Ireland.”
The Veterans Support Line NI can be contacted on 0800 158 5556 or
by texting ADVICE to 07860 04257.
For more information visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/veterans-support-line-ni.
