Mark Commends Work of Veterans Charity
Shadow Veterans Minister Mark Griffin MSP has visited Hollybush House in Ayrshire, home of leading veterans mental health charity Combat Stress.
The charity offers support to armed forces veterans across the United Kingdom, and is currently aiding 5,473 veterans in three residential treatment centres, and within communities.
Mr Griffin was given a tour of Hollybush House and met with a number of veterans .
Speaking after the visit, Mark said:
"It was a great privilege to pay a visit to Hollybush House.
"Combat Stress provides a tremendous service to veterans across Scotland and the rest of the UK. Many of the veterans who attend are suffering from post-traumatic psychological injuries, some stemming back decades, and specialist care they receive at Hollybush House is extraordinary.
"It is important that the Scottish and United Kingdom Governments continue to support the incredible work being done by Combat Stress in aiding those veterans who have sacrificed so much in service to the nation. It is also important that NHS boards and local councils work in partnership to ensure those veterans who need help, but have slipped under the radar, are identified and offered a greater level of assistance.
"I am grateful to all the Combat Stress staff at Hollybush House and across the UK for the excellent work they are doing on a daily basis, and I will continue to offer them all the support I can."
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