The Defence Secretary has extended the veteran’s housing offer, meaning that armed forces personnel can access military accommodation a year after they leave. Current housing offer rules allow military personnel to stay in accommodation up to six months after they leave active service. This will now be extended to 12 months ...
Former service personnel suffering from PTSD or other mental illnesses will be prioritised for social housing under proposals published for consultation by Communities Secretary, James Brokenshire. The measures will also help people who divorce or separate from their partners in the Armed Forces by exempting them from rules requiring them to ...