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<p>On 1 March 2022, the Minister for Defence People and Veterans and I jointly announced
that we would be appointing Colonel James Phillips as the Veterans’ Commissioner for
Wales, thereby ensuring that all parts of the UK have an independent voice representing
the interests of veterans. In this role, Colonel Phillips will engage with veterans
and their families, listen to their needs and aspirations and identify areas for positive
change. The appointment of Colonel Phillips is an important step forward in supporting
ex-service personnel in Wales – including with mental wellbeing - and an integral
part of meeting our ambition of making the United Kingdom the best place in the world
to be a veteran.</p><p>The provision of mental health services is devolved to the
Welsh Government. The Office of Veterans Affairs are supporting veterans’ mental health
in England through Op COURAGE. It has engaged extensively with the Welsh Government
throughout the development of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan. The Plan brings
forward commitments in a variety of areas, including mental wellbeing.</p>
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