
ALT An image of Minister Lyons and Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner, David Johnstone holding the Veterans Support Line NI sign. The graphic features the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “Veterans Support Line NI: Your Questions Answered. Everything you need to know about the Department's dedicated advice service.”

ALT An image of Minister Lyons speaking with a Veterans Support Line NI popup in the background. The graphic features the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “What is the Veterans Support Line NI and who is it for? A freephone and text helpline for armed forces veterans, serving personnel transitioning to civilian life and their families. It will provide advice on benefits, housing, and wider support.”

ALT An image of a man asking a question. The graphic features the white DfC logo and white text that reads, “Is the service free and confidential? Yes. The service is free and offers a confidential needs assessment to help identify any benefits and support you may be entitled to from the Department. Your data is protected under UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.”

ALT Minister Gordon Lyons pictured with (left to right) veteran Danny Shanahan; Chief Executive of Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council David Burns; Lagan Valley MP Sorcha Eastwood; Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner David Johnstone; Mayor of Lisburn and Castlereagh Brian Higginson; veteran Jonny Ball; Lisburn and Castlreagh councillor James Tinsley; and veteran Stuart Ball.









