Together with Healthier Heroes CIC, we have been shortlisted for a HSJ Award in recognition of our project supporting armed forces veterans in crisis.
We are finalists in the Military and Civilian Health Partnership Award.
LSCft and Healthier Heroes work together and with other multi-agency organisations to provide a clinically guided, community-embedded partnership which was developed with veterans, for veterans.
The aim is to prevent crisis or support veterans and their families during times of crisis. promoting sustainable recovery through different interventions while living in veteran-specific supported accommodation.
We have collaborated to develop a clinically guided, community-embedded partnership to support veterans who often fall through the cracks of statutory provision. The initiative emerged following the pandemic and the urgency for more integrated multi-agency solutions for marginalised groups - bringing housing, therapy, and clinical oversight into one trauma-responsive ecosystem.
By diverting veterans away from acute care, the criminal justice system, and emergency housing, the partnership reduces pressure on statutory services while achieving outcomes that are sustainable and transformative.
LSCft holds a gold award as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme in recognition of its efforts to support the armed forces community, ex-armed forces, reservists, and their families into work in the NHS and fostering a welcoming environment.
Kevin O’Hara, Partnership Development Manager at LSCft, who is an armed forces veteran himself, said:
“From a partnership perspective, receiving this great news made me feel very proud. This acknowledgement is testament to the collaborative work that the Trust’s Veterans Service, led by Service Manager, Alison Commissiong continues to champion and their passion for supporting veterans and veteran organisations.”
Rio Powell, Chief Operating Officer of Healthier Heroes CIC, said:
“Healthier Heroes is incredibly proud that our partnership with LSCft, supporting veterans in crisis, has been recognised nationally.
Being named as a finalist, is a true honour and testament to the life changing impact of collaboration when it’s rooted in compassion, trust and shared purpose.
Together, we are making a real difference to the lives of those who’ve served our country, and this recognition only strengthens our resolve to continue that vital mission.”
Winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on 20 November 2025 at Evolution London. Good luck!
