Veteran Rail Passes

Well, go on then. Why should they?
The fact is they arent.. and havent had for years... quite simply a number are suffering mental health issues before they even hit the streets. People released from prison seem to get more post release support. Yes we have the RBL, RAFA, SSAFA among many other charitable organisations...
I agree that it shouldn't advocate preferential treatment over other victims of homelessness as they are all victims. This day and age we should even be having to consider it as an issue let alone a problem.
A lot of ex military often find themselves in this situation due to the fact they are reluctant to ever ask for help, a big part of the problem. I know some will cite 'active duty' PTSD etc, as something to highlight their plight further than most and I again agree, a soldiers plight should not be seen as a higher priority than a young person who has found themselves homeless following years of abuse.
The government has decided to set up a dedicated service to help assist those who effectively worked in or for the government, so in some sense it is preferential.
I cant say why they should or why they shouldnt get preferential treatment without upsetting both sides of the fence.. and I sit on the military side of it
 


This is the thing. They probably haven't asked for it, but if any of them like you say have ended up in financial problems, they need the help
Then we can’t really blame anyone for the armed forces getting it. Maybe it was a nice gesture in the beginning and it may lead to the emergency services getting it too. Again though I personally would only offer it to those that had suffered due to their service. There’s plenty people leave the forces and have a happy and successful career.
 
Then we can’t really blame anyone for the armed forces getting it. Maybe it was a nice gesture in the beginning and it may lead to the emergency services getting it too. Again though I personally would only offer it to those that had suffered due to their service. There’s plenty people leave the forces and have a happy and successful career.

There's the Blue Light Card but I think the armed forces are in on that too.
 
The fact is they arent.. and havent had for years... quite simply a number are suffering mental health issues before they even hit the streets. People released from prison seem to get more post release support. Yes we have the RBL, RAFA, SSAFA among many other charitable organisations...
I agree that it shouldn't advocate preferential treatment over other victims of homelessness as they are all victims. This day and age we should even be having to consider it as an issue let alone a problem.
A lot of ex military often find themselves in this situation due to the fact they are reluctant to ever ask for help, a big part of the problem. I know some will cite 'active duty' PTSD etc, as something to highlight their plight further than most and I again agree, a soldiers plight should not be seen as a higher priority than a young person who has found themselves homeless following years of abuse.
The government has decided to set up a dedicated service to help assist those who effectively worked in or for the government, so in some sense it is preferential.
I cant say why they should or why they shouldnt get preferential treatment without upsetting both sides of the fence.. and I sit on the military side of it
Really? I have worked for the government or the council for years now. I often get slagged off by the public. Can you see this stretching to us lot?
 
There's the Blue Light Card but I think the armed forces are in on that too.
Ex military work within the NHS.... I didnt even know about the blue light card
Really? I have worked for the government or the council for years now. I often get slagged off by the public. Can you see this stretching to us lot?
Dunno.. sister works for the government and I think she had her travel assistance removed (london)
 
So what about people who SAVE lives in their day to day working lives? What about NHS or Police or Fire staff?
That's not for me to answer is it. If you want that answered then ask the government. I'm pleased that veterans are getting a decent deal. NHS and emergency services can still get a blue badge card for discounts too.
 
That's not for me to answer is it. If you want that answered then ask the government. I'm pleased that veterans are getting a decent deal. NHS and emergency services can still get a blue badge card for discounts too.

If public transport - trains in particular - were actually reasonably priced, maybe more people would use them
 

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