Date published: 01 July 2020
In May of last year, I was able to meet some of the veterans who are part of our community build scheme in Leominster and heard first-hand about a diverse range of issues they face on a daily basis. This includes struggles with substance abuse and mental and physical health conditions. It has been a complex but rewarding project that will bring 19 brand-new homes to the area for Affordable Rent with a proportion of the properties allocated exclusively for ex-service personnel.
Where this particular project differs is the opportunities we have been able to offer the veterans over the course of the build programme - to learn new skills that we hope will lead to future employment. This, combined with the added sense of community developed with fellow veterans who will, once the scheme is completed, become neighbours – this is all part of the type of support that ensures they will be able to live successful, independent lives once more. Together they will be creating a community that they can call home.