Chris Green MP has welcomes the government’s move to prioritise social houses for former servicemen and women with PTSD.
Under the new proposals, put forward by the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, service personnel suffering from PTSD or other mental illnesses could be prioritised for social housing.
These changes build on the changes made in 2012, which ensured that service personnel did not have to be a ‘resident’ in an area to get access to a social home for their families.
An eight-week consultation on these proposals is now taking place.
Mr Green said: “Members of our Armed Forces put their lives on the line to serve and protect our country, so it is only right that they receive the necessary support to assist their transition back into civilian life.
“This is why I welcome the government’s steps to ensure that this is possible, by prioritising access to social housing for those suffering from mental health issues as a result of their time in action.”
When speaking on the proposals, Communities Secretary Rt. Hon James Brokenshire MP said: “We have a duty to ensure our heroic military personnel get the support they need when applying for a social home.”
The new proposals will also see council staff receiving extra training so that they can give current and former Armed Forces personnel the housing support they need.
To give your feedback on the proposals, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/improving-access-to-social-housing-for-members-of-the-armed-forces.
