Supporting Our Veterans

We are committed to supporting Veterans across the Borough. Many Veterans face challenging times after leaving the Armed Forces and we want to ensure that all Veterans receive the support and care they deserve.

Working closely with the Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland, Danny Kinahan and The Northern Ireland Veterans Support Office, the Council have put together this dedicated website page which includes signposting to available support services, from Health and Wellbeing to Financial support. We hope this support page will help all Veterans living in our Borough.

 

The Armed Forces Covenant is the Nation’s commitment to Veterans. It is a pledge that ensures that Veterans and their families have access to a wide variety of support and are treated fairly.   The committee has produced a Veterans' Handbook which is designed to be a sign-post to local agencies.
 

In August 2020, Danny Kinahan was appointed as the first Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland, to act as an independent point of contact to support and enhance outcomes for veterans in Northern Ireland.
Danny Kinahan is a former Army Officer, who served as Ulster Unionist Party MP for South Antrim from 7 May 2015 - 3 May 2017. He was a member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for six years prior to serving as an MP. He is also the coordinator and co-creator of the Westminster Northern Ireland Veterans’ Support Group and is Deputy Lieutenant for County Antrim.

Please find letter from Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland, Danny Kinahan to all Veterans living in Northern Ireland.

Contact Details:
T: 028 905 27734
E: info@nivco.co.uk

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has a designated Veterans Champion, Councillor Alison Bennington who is available to help with any issues regarding Veterans and will consult with the Northern Ireland Veterans Committee to provide advice and assistance.

Contact Details
E: Alison.Bennington@antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk
T: 07741 241011