Veterans' Commissioner for Wales

The Commissioner is an independent public appointee, responsible for ensuring that armed forces veterans and their families in Wales are not disadvantaged by their service.

From:
Office for Veterans' Affairs
Published
12 September 2024
Wales:
Mid and West Wales, North Wales, South Wales Central, South Wales East, South Wales West

The Veterans’ Commissioner will help direct veterans and their families to local support available in areas such as healthcare and mental health provision, housing and employment, as well as assisting charities and advocating for the veteran community in Wales.

The Commissioner works with UK, Welsh and local government to ensure that due regard is given to the application of the Armed Forces Covenant across Wales with regards to veterans and their families.

The key responsibilities of the Commissioner role are:

  • leading engagement with the veterans’ community in Wales
  • working with relevant stakeholders, interest groups and individuals to understand how support for veterans is working in practice
  • reporting to the Secretary of State for Wales, and the Minister for Veterans, on how UK government support for veterans can be improved
  • reporting on how Welsh Government support is functioning, and whether the UK government can assist in improving any of those functions
  • developing relationships with the likes of the Welsh Government, the Welsh Parliament, UK government departments with Welsh representation, charities, regimental associations and others to become the key voice for veterans in Wales

Get in touch with Veterans’ Commissioner for Wales

By email

Email: vcfw@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

Updates to this page

Published 12 September 2024