Veterans step up to support those in need during COVID pandemic, new research finds
Ex-service personnel across the country have stepped up to support those in need during the COVID pandemic, new research sponsored by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) has shown.
From:
22 December 2020
The study, carried out by King’s College London, found that 60% of veterans have volunteered in their community to help individuals affected by the pandemic.
Of those veterans already volunteering, 66% reported as having increased their time spent helping others, as a result of COVID.
The initial finding from the OVA sponsored study underlines the contribution that ex-service personnel make to society at large. Many use their skills learnt from the armed forces, as well as their public service ethos, to play an important role in their communities.