‘There is so much support for veterans in our community’

‘There is so much support for veterans in our community’

LEOMINSTER — A large crowd of community members gathered in the city over the weekend for the dedication of a Blue Star Memorial Highway marker. Dozens of community members gathered in Leominster on May 4 for the dedication ceremony for the Blue Star Memorial Highway marker that now stand near the intersection of Route 12 and Hamilton Street. (DANIELLE RAY/SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE) The meaningful moment has been over two years in the making, a coll…

Veterans Stakeholders Meeting strengthens support network

More than 60 veterans, service providers and community representatives gathered Thursday, April 24, at the Morris County Veterans Services Office for a New Jersey SOS Veterans Stakeholders Meeting aimed at expanding support for the state’s veteran community.

£1.8 million to support veteran-tailored NHS training

£1.8 million to support veteran-tailored NHS training Meghan Shaw 8 May, 2025 £1.8 million to support veteran-tailored NHS training 8 May, 2025 To mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the government have announced that armed forces veterans and their families will benefit from tailored healthcare, with NHS workers to undergo new, specialist training to meet the unique needs of veterans.Backed by £1.8 million, this new training programme will …

£50 million ‘VALOUR’ project launched to support veterans

The Government has unveiled a new UK-wide veteran support initiative known as VALOUR, backed by £50 million in funding, aimed at streamlining access to services for former Armed Forces personnel across the country. The announcement was made by Defence Secretary John Healey and Minister for Veterans and People Al Carns during VE Week, marking what officials described as a significant step toward fully implementing the Armed Forces Covenant and re…