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Recommendation 3
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Armed Forces Covenant inconsistently applied, failing many service personnel and veterans.
Conclusion
The evidence we received shows that where the Covenant is working well it is improving outcomes for service personnel, their families and veterans and is removing some of the disadvantages people face as a result of military service. However, this was not the experience of everyone who responded to our inquiry. We heard many examples where the Covenant was not working as designed, resulting in people who have served being financially disadvantaged, unable to access medical care, or unable to find an appropriate school for their children as a result of their service. In cases like these, the Government and society are falling short of their commitment to the Armed Forces community. (Conclusion, Paragraph 13)
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 16 June 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗