Rejected petition Welfare not Farewell for all Ex-Forces

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The Ministry of Defence call upon men and women to show loyalty to their country by fulfilling roles that can have adverse effects on their health & well-being.

This e-petition proposes that every ex-serviceman/woman should be provided with an assigned case-worker, who is responsible for ensuring their welfare, once they are discharged from their military duties.

One year after discharge, every Serviceman/woman should have obtained/achieved, with assistance where required, the following:-

1. Physical health, or enrolled rehabilitation towards physical health.
2. Mental health, or enrolled rehabilitation towards mental health.
3. Basic Educational Qualifications, if required.
4. Employment
5. Accommodation

The MOD should not relinquish their responsibility for their former employees until these five basic entitlements have been achieved, either through personal endeavour, or with MOD assistance where necessary.

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Date submitted 23 April 2012
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