Hi Phil, the suggested National resource by OVA was OpFortitude so that was the route we followed. We have suggested Veterans Aid to a number of veterans in the past however in this particular case it was complicated we looked at a number of options that would have been suitable.

We referred a veteran at risk of homelessness to this service unfortunately they were unable to help resolve the issues.

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and work with those who need help to get to a point and position where they have self belief to achieve the outcomes that they seek. We do it for the positive change, not the recognition or for funding, we do it because we understand the difficulties that many endure…

Difficult situations homeless, suicidal, unemployed, just struggling with the day to day. With our way of support we have seen many go on to live fulfilling and bright lives. We never stop being there to support if those who we are in contact with need us. We do however hope…

To date we at ExFor+ CIC have often worked in the backgrounds of veterans support. Our provision is one that believes in face to face communication and understanding. Over the years we have supported many veterans and vulnerable individuals. A number of whom have been in…

Along with charities and the third sector. The OVA could be the point of contact with government but at present the government are wanting to deliver re services through statutory provisions which often end with conflict of legislation and constitutions.

We’ve tried for years to create a single point of view, we have always been very open. Every veteran welcome and every veteran’s point and opinion appreciated. Yes we support veterans but we were designed as an overarching SPV/E for the veteran community and government to support

We’re sure there are.

We offered a cryptographically secure self managed system to cabinet office, they wanted GDS to develop the system at significant cost via a contract.

Veterans always have a choice.

They’re more than welcome to do so.

National charities to approach them with the overview we provided. Reality was we had national government contractors and two of the main charities supporting. As well as police federation for England and wales. They didn’t want it for fear of upsetting the charity space.

Where the data was managed only by the veteran. We suggested a number of other directions as well that lead to NHS implanting MH services now OpCourage, what we offered was an all in one support service also but was advised by former director of OVA that they wanted one of the

The concerning part at times is that we have provided direction in the past and it is just run with internally. ID cards came about after suggested to former CDP and an individual who mentioned ID to Johnny, ours was a cryptographically secure ID data management system.

Unfortunately Johnny will not meet with us, we have met with him before and that is how the OVA practically came about, we have met members of the cabinet office and had zoom meetings with individuals that advise Johnny. We had support of many MP’s and lords and lady’s.

So would we, however with the OVA currently in place, it’s difficult to have @DefenceHQ not refer back to the OVA. In reality we had the support of the former Minister of Defence Mike Penning MP and former CDP before everything changed and OVA was implemented.

Not really, if it can self fund. Generate a profit and employ veterans through the difficulties of transition.