Issue - meetings

At the invitation of the Chair, Councillor Bennett, Armed Forces Champion informed Council of the RBL Casework Guide for Councillors he had tabled.  This provided guidance on dealing with casework relating to armed forces serving individuals, veterans and their families.  He confirmed that armed forces veterans were disproportionally affected by mental health issues, physical disabilities, drug abuse, homelessness and criminality.  There were lots of different agencies who could support and assist councillors when dealing with casework.  He reminded Councillors to  ask if individuals seeking support were former armed forces as this could apply to a range of individuals who had served and not just older people.

The Chair closed the meeting.