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We have signed the Suffolk Armed Forces Community Covenant.
The aims of the covenant are:
The Suffolk Military Covenant brings together Local Government, statutory services (such as Health, police and the Job Centre), and charities with the shared aims of providing fair opportunity and support to Service People and their families.
The covenant partners also work to bring together military and civilian communities.
Councillor James Patchett is the Armed Forces Champion for Mid Suffolk
If you would like more information about the Covenant please contact the Communities Team
Suffolk County Council
The Suffolk County Council website has a wealth of local information regarding
Find out more here
Veterans Gateway
The national first point of contact for information and support for veterans and their families. The gateway provides 24/7 contact for help with housing, mental wellbeing, finances and more.
Get in touch by phone, chat, text and email.
• 0808 802 1212
• Text 81212
Visit the veterans gateway here
Housing
Armed forces, reserve forces personnel and their bereaved spouses or civil partners are given additional preference if their circumstances mean they need social housing.
If you are homeless or worried about becoming homeless, talk to our Housing Solutions team. or visit our housing webpages here.