2. Hampshire Welfare Pathway Networking Day ‘ Working together to support the Armed Forces’ 20th June 2011

3. Why are we here today ? The Armed Forces, their Serving Men and Women, Reservists and their Dependants have a major role in the life of Hampshire. They have shaped much of the County’s history, influence many communities and the County Council’s economy, are a major employer and a major consumer of services. Because of what the Armed Forces are required to do, they have special pressures and needs for support. We’re all involved in providing that support

4. What are the aims of today? To improve awareness and understanding of the issues faced by the armed forces community and veterans to enable us to make better links to improve effectiveness of services.

5. Learning and Networking Day Who is here today ? Armed forces welfare agencies Service charities Reps from all three services, Army, Naval Services, RAF Local statutory sector leads Service providers HCC Experts in Adaptations, Domestic Abuse, Housing, Mental Health, Older Peoples Wellbeing, Substance Misuse, Supporting People, Safeguarding, Health, Children’s Services, Community Safety and Employment

6. Military establishments in Hampshire

7. Defining the Armed Forces Community Serving Personnel, Reservists, Veterans and their Dependants

8. Work to date Hampshire County Council/145 (S) Brigade working together Links with Naval Services, Royal Air Force and service charities Welfare Pathway launch Initiatives across many departments Civilian Military Partnership

9. Work to date Hampshire County Council/145 (S) Brigade working together Links with Naval Services, Royal Air Force and service charities Welfare Pathway launch Initiatives across many departments Civilian Military Partnership

10. The future Task and finish projects Longer term construction/support projects Armed Forces Community Covenant

11. What is the Welfare Pathway? Making sure that the Armed Forces community have access to the help and support they need Through life care What does it look like ?

12. Children & young people Civilian Life Transition Military Service Later Life Armed Forces & MoD Voluntary & Charitable sector Local Authorities Health Five stages of enduring support

13. The HCC Commitment Recognition at Cabinet level of the importance of the Armed Forces to the people, communities and economy of Hampshire and their need for specific support. Intention to strengthen links with Armed Forces Intention to better plan decisions affecting services for people, investment, the environment and the local economy Working together to make sure that the Armed Forces community have access to the help and support their special role requires This is based around the principle of ‘no disadvantage through Service’ in the Armed Forces and a recognition of the specific needs during Service and after leaving the Forces The County Council Cabinet wishes to celebrate its links to the Armed Forces and their contribution to Hampshire.

14. The business of the day Learning about the issues How each other works How can we improve how we work together for the benefit of the Armed Forces community? Hopefully you will all be able to contribute in full and make today really successful.