20 March 2024 News of the closure, later this year, of the Northern Ireland Veterans Support Office (NIVSO) may have come as a shock to some within the veterans’ community. I wish to make it clear that the commitment to supporting NI veterans remains unwavering. The NIVSO has played a pivotal role across a range […]
Date: March 15, 2024 In a bid to improve the lives of veterans across the United Kingdom, the Veterans Mobility Fund was re-launched on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, with funding from the Office of Veteran Affairs UK and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. The scheme, aimed at providing access to life-changing mobility aids not typically […]
Read More… Veterans Mobility Fund Re-launched to Enhance Quality of Life
22 February 2024 Veteran, Jackie Morris, passed away in October 2022. The Glasgow-born Ulster Defence Regiment veteran passed away in a care home with no relatives or close friends by his bedside. At the time of his funeral a call went out on social media asking people to attend the funeral service – this call […]
Read More… PRESS RELEASE: Headstone erected in memory of Antrim Veteran, Jackie Morris
On February 5th and 6th of this year, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP, embarked on a significant visit to Northern Ireland. His itinerary included visits and discussions with veterans and veteran support organisations across the region. One of the highlights of the visit was the Minister’s interaction with the newly established Veteran […]
Read More… Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Visits Northern Ireland
Click here for Veterans Newsletter – January 2024 Hot off the press! It’s finally here – The first 2024 edition of the Veterans’ Newsletter. Don’t miss out on some of the latest updates and stories from our extraordinary veteran community! Don’t want to miss out on future issues? Subscribe now to receive it directly in […]
8 February 2024 I note the announcement made today by the Public Prosecution Service to bring charges against former soldiers relating to incidents that happened during the Troubles in 1972. It would be inappropriate to comment any further at this stage given that these are live legal cases. However, I would say this, as the […]
You can now apply for your Veterans ID Card online here. The Veterans ID Card applications went live on Saturday Midnight (28 Jan 2024) at the weekend with an average of 3.4 seconds between applications being made since it opened. On Sunday morning 28 Jan 24, NIVCO shared the link to the ID Card Application […]
Article by Julian Perreira (Forces News) 22nd December 2023 Thousands of Armed Forces veterans are able to apply for an ID card, with a new option to apply online. Veteran ID cards are set to be officially launched in January 2024 with a new digital application service to verify the status of former Armed Forces […]
Read More… Veterans ID Card – All you need to know from application process to benefits and more
As we bid farewell to 2023, the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner’s Office stands proud, having navigated another bustling year dedicated to the well-being of veterans in the region. The following highlights encapsulate the strides made in communication, mental health support, celebration of veterans, remembrance, and future initiatives in 2024. COMMS & ENGAGEMENT The Commissioner’s commitment […]
Read More… Reflecting on 2023: A Year of Achievements in Support of Northern Ireland Veterans
Earlier this week, staff from the Office for Veterans Affairs based in London travelled to Belfast to talk to veterans and key stakeholders about the ongoing UK Veterans Consultation and key themes. The aim was two fold; to highlight the importance of gaining important information to help shape future policies and also to allow veterans from Northern Ireland an […]
Read More… Why is the OVA Consultation for supporting our veterans so important?