Press Release 2 December 2009
DAVID HAMILTON MP WELCOMES SUPPORT FOR SERVICE FAMILIES
Last week David Hamilton MP for Midlothian attended a meeting in the Prime Minister’s office, at the request of former Defence Minister Des Browne MP, to discuss support for local service families with the Army Benevolent Fund.
Prime Minister Gordon Brown MP said: “We highly value our service families and I believe they should all know about the support that the Army Benevolent Fund can provide. The Army Benevolent Fund is dedicated to supporting these families now, and for years to come.”
David Hamilton met with servicemen that are currently being supported by ABF, including Mr Stuart Proudfoot who served with the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards until 30th October 2009 when he was medically discharged.
Having been severely wounded by a roadside bomb in Iraq; an incident which took the life of his best friend, he has had several operations to his face and jaw. Mr Proudfoot currently faces further surgery as well as suffering from hearing loss and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
When he left the army he needed to completely restart his life which meant somewhere to live and a job to do. The Army Benevolent Fund assisted him with the purchase of furniture towards his new home.
His regiment describe him as an ambassador for the Army and he is someone The Army Benevolent Fund have been delighted to assist and will continue to do so should he need us.
Des Browne MP said: “It is important that relationships between Members of Parliament and this fantastic organisation are developed so more service families know about the support that is available. I strongly support the invaluable work of the ABF in Scotland and through-out the UK. I was delighted that David Hamilton MP came along to represent service families in Midlothian.”
Mr Proufoot said: “When I needed assistance the ABF were always there. It was great to meet so many Scottish MPs and be able to talk to them about my experiences. I hope that the MPs will continue to work with the ABF so people like me in their constituencies, can get the help they deserve when they need it the most.”
David Hamilton MP said: “It was an honour to meet with the ABF team and to learn more about the work that they do in Scotland. I hope to now work closely with them to support the many service families in our community.”
Photograph is of Stuart Proudfoot, Daniel Grant SCOTS DG Senior Rank and David Hamilton MP
Notes to Editors:
For more information about ABF Scotland contact: Roy Roberston
Telephone: 0131 310 5132
Email: scotland@armybenfund.org
www.ArmyBenevolentFund.org
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