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<p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) provides post-transition support services beyond
six months for those medically discharged from the Armed Forces. The Career Transition
Partnership (CTP) provides resettlement and career transition services to all Regular
Armed Forces Service leavers as part of their resettlement process, helping to make
the transition from military to civilian life as smooth and successful as possible.
The Core Resettlement Programme is afforded to all medically discharged Service leavers
irrespective of time served.</p><p> </p><p>A bespoke service called CTP Assist is
provided for the most vulnerable leavers, and delivers an individualised, needs-based
service to those Service personnel who face the greatest barriers to employment because
of their medical condition. This comprehensive employment support is made available
to all those subject to medical discharge to maximise their successful transition
to civilian life. Employment support is available through the CTP two years prior
to discharge and for two years afterwards.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Welfare support from
the Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) is also available to all Regular and Reserve Service
personnel and their families via the Defence Transition Referral Protocol. All those
who are medically discharged are contacted by VWS, on behalf of MOD, to provide contact
details should they experience need after discharge and want to re-engage with VWS
at a subsequent point in time. VWS supports service leavers, veterans, and their families
by providing ongoing support, guidance and information with issues that will endure
beyond discharge. VWS clients are supported according to their needs and preferences,
with support remaining in place for as long as required.</p><p> </p><p>As the Minister
responsible for Defence People and Families, I regularly meet with The First Sea Lord,
Chief of the General Staff and Chief of the Air Staff to discuss topics that fall
within my portfolio and tackle prevalent issues.</p>
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