Have you heard of Operation Sterling? It is a programme with our partner, Age UK, that helps LGBT+ veterans over fifty with tailored financial advice and support with making claims, housing options and more. Primarily, Operation Sterling gives veterans a free, full and thorough benefit check. So far, the programme has identified on average £2,000 in unclaimed benefits.
We are currently working with Northumbria University to evaluate the project. We would like to hear from LGBT+ veterans who are eligible for Op Sterling but have not yet accessed the available support.
If this is you, it would really help if you filled out the survey and consent form (your survey cannot be used without the consent form being returned as well) and sent both completed documents to us. Your feedback will help shape future support for older LGBT+ veterans.
The questionnaire is brief and should not take any longer than 15 minutes to complete. We want to receive all responses by Thursday, 6 Feb at 4pm.
Consent Form (word doc) updated link
Survey (word doc) updated link
Please email your responses (both completed documents) to Ellie, FWP Op Sterling Lead, at ellie.howell@fightingwithpride.org.uk.
More information about the research can be found here.
Are you curious if you have unclaimed benefits or want to know more about Op Sterling? Please visit our website here. The referral process is straightforward, and advisers can often speak with you during the same week.
