UK government expands Veteran support network to 34 organisations

The UK government is expanding the VALOUR network to increase the number of veteran support centres from 14 to 34 organisations.

This expansion aims to provide easier access to healthcare, jobs, and housing for an estimated one million veterans and their families. The government is distributing over £13.2m to 21 organisations to launch a second wave of centres by the beginning of 2027.

This initiative is part of a £50m rollout of the VALOUR system, which is overseen by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs within the Ministry of Defence. The program coordinates national oversight and regional efforts to improve how local services work together. Citizens Advice Rushmoor in Aldershot is one of the recipients of this funding. The organisation plans to use its local knowledge and community connections to help veterans navigate support options and live independent lives.

Field officers also work across regions to strengthen collaboration between councils, charities, and public services. The expansion supports the government’s 10-year Veterans Strategy. This plan includes funding from the Defence Investment Plan to support those who have served in the armed forces.