The government has launched the first ever UK-wide survey, for veterans and their families.
Over the next 12 weeks, veterans across the country are able to complete the survey to shape the future of veteran services. Funded and commissioned by the Office of Veterans’ Affairs, this is the first ever exercise to collect feedback from the entire veterans community across the UK.
The survey, in collaboration with the Office for National Statistics (ONS), will ask veterans to describe their experiences of being a veteran and of using government services. This will ensure that the government can adapt services to better meet the needs of veterans and their families.
Richard Fuller MP said:
Just as our armed forces have stood by our country in times of need, we must continue to do our bit and support veterans in their civilian lives. That is why the government launched the first ever UK-wide survey for veterans and their families, ensuring we better understand the unique challenges faced by veterans and giving them the opportunity to shape the future of public services.
We are committed to making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran – giving veterans every chance to thrive in the workforce and prosper in civilian live.
The launch of the survey comes alongside the release of the ONS’s Census 2021 data on the veteran population in England and Wales. Last year was the first time a question about someone’s military service was included in the Census. The new ONS figures released today show that there were 1.85 million people in England and Wales who reported that they had previously served in the armed forces.
The stats from the ONS, along with the veterans' survey, deliver on commitments under the Veterans Strategy Action Plan to improve the data and understanding of Britain’s veteran population. This will help better target support and public services for those veterans who require help.
The survey can be completed online in under 30 minutes, and veterans can access tailored support to complete the survey through the Office for National Statistics’ dedicated helpline.
Veterans can fill in the survey here.
