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Great British Energy is rolling out MORE solar panels, cutting energy costs for more frontline services.
Up to £75 million funding will put energy bill savings back into our schools, hospitals and defence:
👨🏻🏫 50 schools
👩🏾⚕️70 NHS sites including teaching hospitals and mental health and learning disability facilities
🪖military bases
💰 £490m savings over 30 years
The expanded scheme will be worth up to £255 million, supporting around 250 schools, over 270 NHS sites and around 15 military sites across the country.
More homegrown clean power will protect our vital public services, directly benefitting communities.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/efZnNz4x
Please support Mentalhealthchange.com. This country needs a National Mental Health Helpline. 50+% of GP appointments are related to Mental Health issues. It time it was given the same resource as Physical Health.
I hope their buying from 🇬🇧 manufacturers, UKSOL, Viridian & Anglo Solar.
The reality: probably come from 🇨🇳
Collectively, Chinese manufacturers produced over 95% of the world’s solar panels, strongly dominating the global market.
#gbe#solar
Great British Energy is rolling out MORE solar panels, cutting energy costs for more frontline services.
Up to £75 million funding will put energy bill savings back into our schools, hospitals and defence:
👨🏻🏫 50 schools
👩🏾⚕️70 NHS sites including teaching hospitals and mental health and learning disability facilities
🪖military bases
💰 £490m savings over 30 years
The expanded scheme will be worth up to £255 million, supporting around 250 schools, over 270 NHS sites and around 15 military sites across the country.
More homegrown clean power will protect our vital public services, directly benefitting communities.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/efZnNz4x
Great British Energy have announced a further investment of up to £75 million for solar panels and clean energy at schools, military locations and NHS facilities.
This initiative will cut energy costs, strengthen energy security, and redirect savings to vital public services, while also creating quality jobs across the UK’s renewable energy sector.
#CleanEnergy#netzero
Great British Energy is rolling out MORE solar panels, cutting energy costs for more frontline services.
Up to £75 million funding will put energy bill savings back into our schools, hospitals and defence:
👨🏻🏫 50 schools
👩🏾⚕️70 NHS sites including teaching hospitals and mental health and learning disability facilities
🪖military bases
💰 £490m savings over 30 years
The expanded scheme will be worth up to £255 million, supporting around 250 schools, over 270 NHS sites and around 15 military sites across the country.
More homegrown clean power will protect our vital public services, directly benefitting communities.
Read more: https://lnkd.in/efZnNz4x
Lecturer in Social and Organisational Psychology at the University of Exeter with experience working with healthcare and military personnel and an interest in developing healthy and supportive teams.
Why are we always comparing the UK healthcare system to the U.S. and pretending that the U.S. is the gold standard, especially for veterans healthcare??
I commented on this post but I think it requires a repost to untangle some of this.
1. Yes, the VA has 170 medical centres serving Veterans, Sure that's a great fact on a pamphlet but in June 2024 it also had a budget shortfall of $15 billion, and that was under Biden, so before Trump and Musks radical budget and staff cuts to the VA and other agencies. Additionally, after firing by some estimates up to 6000 staff members this year alone (with additional 80'000 total cuts planned) 95% of VA clinics face staff shortages severe budget restrictions leading to "decreased access and choice for veterans", with a massive backlog.
2. sure veterans have priority access, but first there is almost no free or affordable alternative (only Medicaid if someone is eligible for it) and second that access is not just accessible to any veteran but depends on their personal eligibility (i.e., level of injury, service, pension eligibility etc.) with a
massive cottage industry to “support” veterans claims and eligibility checks.
3. lifelong coverage, yes awesome, but only for certain service related
conditions, and only if it can be absolutely proven that it was sustained in
the line of duty. We don’t even have to go into the whole debate around this system incentivising people to increase their eligibility criteria (i.e., getting worse not better) to see how screwed it is.
The reality is that the US has more homeless veterans, more veterans with
mental health issues, more veteran suicides, more opioid addiction… I could go on.. than the UK or anywhere else frankly. And due to the political/ social/ healthcare system has also a lot less ability to tackle any of these challenges than anywhere else.
So while I absolutely think that more needs to be done to support veterans in the UK – and we are actively working towards that through our research and by creating the www.vetconnectprogram.org to help service leaver transition better – please can we (a) stop comparing the UK to the worst (!!!) healthcare system in the western hemisphere and (b) most importantly stop believing this myth of how much the U.S. does for veterans...
and INSTEAD let's focus on what we can do better to support veterans right here in the healthcare system we have!
PS: don't know enough about Australian debate, so I steer clear of this, is someone else wants to provide more context, please do.
🇬🇧 Are we doing enough to support veterans’ healthcare?
They serve, sacrifice, and protect.
But when service ends, too many face long waits, limited access, and poor support.
🇺🇸 US Veterans Affairs (VA)
✨ Dedicated veteran hospitals and clinics
✨ Priority access to mental and physical healthcare
✨ Lifelong coverage for service-related conditions
🇦🇺 Australian Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA)
✨ Gold & White Card scheme, free or subsidised treatment
✨ Trauma-informed rehabilitation programmes
✨ Strong integration with civilian healthcare
🇬🇧 UK Veterans’ Healthcare
❌ No dedicated system, relies on NHS capacity
❌ Patchy awareness of veteran status in GP practices
❌ Charities often bridging critical gaps
Whether you served 5 years or 25, access to timely care shouldn’t depend on luck or postcode.
If the US and Australian systems can deliver joined-up, lifelong veteran healthcare,
why can’t we? 🤔
#Veterans#Healthcare#Policy#SupportOurForces#UKVeteransVeteranX
📢 Earlier this month we attended the launch of a landmark study into the experiences of Armed Forces children with Additional Support Needs (ASN) in Scotland, led by Professor Gerardine (Gerri) Matthews-Smith PhD, Carolyn MacLeod MBE and Graham Short.
Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, the study sets out clear pathways of support for serving and veteran families navigating transitions into and out of the Scottish education system.
Its findings provide robust, evidence-based recommendations to improve children’s wellbeing, educational outcomes, and family life.
#ArmedForces#ServiceChildren#Education#Inclusion#ResearchImpact
Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital is a leading provider of behavioral health services, recognized for its commitment to providing accessible and comprehensive care. They are known for 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Inpatient treatment, ensuring immediate support during critical times.
In addition to inpatient services, Smokey Point Behavioral Hospital offers a vibrant Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is available both in person and virtually, increasing accessibility for a wider range of individuals.
One of the IOP groups offered, is the Military IOP. A specialized Military IOP is designed for active Military members and Veterans. This program provides a dedicated group treatment space for sharing experiences, fostering support, and promoting healing from military-related trauma and challenges. The Military IOP is facilitated by clinicians who understand the specific challenges of this population.
For more information about the Military IOP, please see the flyer.
#militarytreatment#militarysupport
💰 3 Myths About Military Pay (That Need to Go!)
Let’s be real, most service members don’t have a pay problem. They have a money management problem.
Here are the top myths I hear all the time:
Myth #1: “It’s not enough money”
If that’s true, how come military members are buying homes at a higher rate than civilians? You’re doing better than you think.
Myth #2: “It’s not competitive”
Civilian jobs get cut every day. Your pay is guaranteed under contract. That’s real stability.
Myth #3: “It’s not worth the work”
Most civilians work 40+ hours for less, without your benefits, housing, or tax breaks.
Maybe it’s not the paycheck holding you back. Maybe it’s the plan.
👇 If you’re ready to start turning your military pay into long-term wealth, let’s talk.
#MilitaryFinance#FinancialEducation#TaskForceFinance#WealthBuilding
Veterans who served in Northern Ireland will finally get the protections they deserve.
The new Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will create a reformed Legacy Commission and includes six key protections requested by veterans.
This is what the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill means for veterans and their families.
✅ Protection from repeated investigations.
✅ Right to give evidence from home via video link.
✅ Anonymity when giving evidence.
✅ No more "cold calling" - veterans contacted with MOD support.
✅ Special consideration for elderly witnesses' health and wellbeing.
✅ Veterans voices heard through representation on the Commission's Advisory Group.
To find out more go to: https://lnkd.in/eG93Fpyf
Retd safety engineer, process planning engineer, research scientist, gas kineticist: now public access & community planning rights campaigner.
3wWhere's the evidence that energy bills are being reduced? Mine certainly isn't!