Case Study: SC – Veteran with Complex Needs
Overview
SC, a former RAF Police Dog Handler, was evicted from his Warwick home on 16th September. No reason was given in court, and it’s unclear if bailiffs have enforced the order.
Personal Circumstances
- SC lives with eight German Shepherds, all registered as empathy dogs. A Warwick Council mental health nurse has confirmed their importance to his well-being.
- He has voiced suicidal thoughts linked to the loss of any of his dogs.
- SC suffers from PTSD and chronic back pain but has not sought medical help due to poor mental health.
- He is supported by Op Courage and the local CMHT.
- He is financially stable, pays bills on time, and has a good tenancy record.
- He avoids calls from withheld numbers.
Support Efforts
- VCP held meetings with Warwick District Housing, CMHT, and Op Courage.
- SC declined housing offers unless his dogs could stay with him.
- Warwick and Nuneaton councils stated they cannot house a veteran with eight dogs.
- VCP referred SC’s mental health concerns to CMHT and Op Courage. Housing support could not be provided.
AM – Royal Engineer Veteran
AM came to the Veterans Contact Point (VCP) in 2024 with concerns about his and mental physical health. He served with in the Corps Of Royal Engineers. After we completed a Verification of Service (VOS) which is standard practice for any military charity, AM was referred to OP COURAGE for help with his Mental Health where he was recommended for an NHS Psychological assessment in early March 2025 for an official diagnosis PTSD.
The VCP continues to support AM with issues in regards to benefit and other support. We are providing him with our unique Peer Support to enable and to support him to better navigate the complexities of life.
The VCP and AM are also working with Veterans UK in assisting him to investigate any potential for compensation for injuries that he sustained during his military service. It is hoped that with continued support from his Peer Support Worker that AM will feel confident enough to approach other military/veteran interventions such as OP RESTORE for help with is physical ailments. OP RESTORE can be referred to by any GP.
AM continues to work with and receive 1-2-1 support from his VCP Peer Support Worker.