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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has robust measures in place to prepare our Service
personnel for civilian life. As Lord Ashcroft highlighted in his recent review of
transition arrangements, the vast majority of Service leavers make a successful transition.<br><br>All
Service leavers are entitled to resettlement assistance from the Ministry of Defence
funded Career Transition Partnership (CTP). We work with all industry sectors to offer
Service leavers a range of employment options through the creation of partnerships
with major organisations such as BAE Systems, Jaguar, Siemens and Google. The CTP
helped 85% of Service leavers find sustainable employment within six months of leaving
the Armed Forces in 2013-14. <br><br>The MOD supports a range of schemes to help Service
leavers secure appropriate accommodation, and provides briefings on housing and finance.
The £200 million Forces Help to Buy scheme began on 1 April 2014, meaning that Servicemen
and women can now borrow up to 50% of their salary, up to a maximum of £25,000, interest
free, providing a boost to those needing to find a deposit to buy their own home.
In February 2014, LIBOR funding of £40 million was announced to support charities
which assist veterans with housing needs. Projects are expected to include hostels
and half-way houses for veterans, supported housing for the wounded, injured and sick,
and long-term care homes.<br><br>The Veterans UK Helpline can provide advice on a
wide range of issues, including healthcare, accommodation, training and benefits.
The helpline can be reached on 0808 1914 218.</p>
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