Armed Services Advice a crucial support system

Lanarkshire Armed Services Advice (LASA) continues to be a primary artery within the Local Armed Forces Community support system.

- ROSS THOMSON

The LASA has announced that, with the generous support of the Veterans Foundation, it will successfully continue to deliver its specialist services to the Armed Forces community in Lanarkshire.

Established in November last year, following the closure of the Scotland-wide Armed Services Advice Project (ASAP), LASA operates as a distinct service within the Lanarkshire Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) network, encompassing nine CAB offices across the region.

In just one year, LASA assisted 264 members of the Armed Forces community, achieving financial gains totalling £393,437.88 primarily by maximizing income through benefits.