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Vet Commissioner for Wales

As a veteran, and a member of the veteran community in Wrexham, I know that more can be done to help those that have served our country. I am pleased that this Government wants to make the United Kingdom the best place in the world to be a veteran and is already doing much to make improvements.

Here in Wrexham, I have visited the Veterans’ Wing at HMP Berwyn to better understand what life is like for veterans who unfortunately fall into cycles of offending. I have been working with the Minister for Prisons and the Royal British Legion to secure additional funding for charities that support the Veterans’ Wing at HMP Berwyn, as well as veterans that have recently been released from prison.

I have also been campaigning for the establishment of a Veterans Commissioner in Wales, given our Wales' status as the only nation in the UK not to have one. I am pleased that the UK Government have agreed to fund a Commissioner in Wales, following the Welsh Government's refusal to appoint one. This is welcomed news and will make sure Welsh veterans are properly represented. 

And I have helped the Wrexham Maelor Hospital with a grant which will support veterans and their families when they are in a hospital setting. The funding is for innovative projects within hospitals that could lead to significant change in how members of the Armed Forces community are documented, supported and have their care co-ordinated within acute hospital settings.

As a member of the Defence Select Committee I led an inquiry into the female military and veteran experience. I’ve heard first-hand from many serving females and veterans about their positive and negative experiences in the military, giving many women a voice. Once the inquiry is over, I’ll keep working to ensure women’s experience of the military improves.

News

Reserve company coming to Wrexham Hightown Barracks

Wrexham's Hightown Barracks set to welcome a new reserve company

Sunday, 7 August, 2022

I am pleased to share, that in June 2023, The Royal Welsh (3 R WELSH) will welcome a new reserve company at Hightown Barracks in Wrexham.

Sarah Atherton MP

A year on from the 'Atherton' report ...

Monday, 25 July, 2022

Today marks the year anniversary of the recommendations made by the Defence Committee's report 'Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life'.

Sarah Atherton MP:

SA at Broughton

Visiting Broughton to see Airbus' New Medium Lift Helicopter

Monday, 25 July, 2022

Great to be at Broughton today to see Airbus' New Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH), flown straight from Farnborough, in all its glory!

SA

Progress from the MoD in response to the 'Atherton' Report

Wednesday, 20 July, 2022

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has released a written statement on what progress they have made in response to the Defence Committee's Inquiry 'Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life'.

 

Raising gender inequalities in the armed forces in the Chamber

Thursday, 14 July, 2022

The Minister for Defence People and Veterans, Leo Docherty MP:

1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards homecoming parade

1st The Queen's Dragoon Guards homecoming parade

Tuesday, 12 July, 2022

As a veteran myself and a member of the Defence Select Committee, I was delighted that 1st The Queen’s Dragoon Guards, ‘the Welsh Cavalry’ conducted their homecoming parade earlier today in Wrexham for the first time in 13 years!

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Meeting Zoe Roberts, BCUHB Veterans Lead

Monday, 11 July, 2022

Was great to meet Zoe Roberts who is the BCUHB Veterans Lead.

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Hosting the Defence and Security Equipment International Parliamentary Reception

Thursday, 30 June, 2022

I was extremely pleased to host the Defence and Security Equipment International (DSEI) Parliamentary reception yesterday.

We had the pleasure of hearing from the Minister for Defence procurement and DSEI.

LGBT Veterans' Independent Review

Welcoming the news of the LGBT Veterans' Independent Review

Tuesday, 28 June, 2022

An independent review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban of homosexual personnel in the military has been launched. The review is part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan, which has also been launched.

UK Armed Forces Day in Wrexham

Sunday, 26 June, 2022

Wrexham’s long and proud military heritage shone through for UK Armed Forces Day, with a turnout that exceeded all expectations and showed the true essence of our community.

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