Poppyscotland's Inverness centre gives veterans crucial help
Thousands of ex-servicemen and women have benefitted from the work of a leading charity in Inverness, according to its first impact report.
The five-year report revealed that Poppyscotland’s welfare centre in Strothers Lane has helped more than 3000 people since opening its doors in 2013. Of those enquiries, more than 1000 benefited directly from Poppyscotland’s welfare services, with 390 receiving specialist support.
The most common areas Poppyscotland provided assistance in were financial assistance and support with employment, mental health, housing and benefits.
The report also highlighted collaborations between Poppyscotland and other organisations, including Highland Council, NHS Highland and Jobcentre Plus.
Centre manager Nina Semple said: "We pride ourselves on taking an evidence-led approach and evaluating outcomes. This report underlines the impact we see our services having every day.
"While these headline statistics represents a ringing endorsement of our approach, what is most important to us is the life-changing difference our work has on the lives of the individuals we help."
The report coincided with the launch of this year’s Poppy Appeal with a reception at the Town House last Friday.
A number of events are planned for the coming weeks as Inverness prepares to mark the centenary of the end of WWI.
