MSPs praise work of veterans’ charity
Veterans’ mental health charity Combat Stress welcomed MSPs Maurice Corry, Brian Whittle and Miles Briggs to its treatment centre in Ayr last week.
The politicians visited Hollybush House to find out about the charity’s work.
They spoke to members of the clinical team and heard from veterans about the treatment they are receiving.
Brian Whittle said: “It was a pleasure to visit Hollybush House again and give my colleagues Miles and Maurice an insight into the work of Combat Stress’ only residential treatment centre in Scotland.
“The work done here and across the country by the charity makes an enormous difference to the lives of former service personnel and their families and it’s a real privilege to support them.”
Miles Briggs added: “Servicemen and servicewomen put their life at risk to protect our country and when they come home it is vital that they have the support needed to help them deal with any mental health problems.
“Demand for services such as Combat Stress has been increasing over the last ten years and donations from the public are crucial for providing this support.”
The charity’s chief executive Sue Freeth said: “We were delighted to host a visit by Maurice Corry, Miles Briggs and Brian Whittle.
“They are very supportive of the work we do across Scotland and we look forward to working more closely with them to ensure the mental health needs of veterans continue to be recognised by Scottish Parliament.”