Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What
is Veterans
WORLD?
A: The newsletter aims to
raise awareness of Veterans and provide a single source of information – factual,
networking, signposting and educational – for organisations that deal
with or assist veterans in a professional capacity, such as ex-Service organisations,
government agencies, Citizens Advice Bureaux, NHS, key charities and those
involved in resettlement etc.
The Minister for Veterans officially launched Veterans WORLD in June 2005. The initial launch saw Veterans WORLD being issued to just under 3,000 people – it now goes out to more than 15,000 – see below.
Q: Who
owns and publishes Veterans
WORLD
A: The MOD’s Service
Personnel and Veterans Agency produces Veterans WORLD, as part of the Veterans
Programme.
Q: What
does Veterans
WORLD publication include?
A: Articles that:
- raise awareness of the MOD’s Strategy for Veterans and promote the products and services available to veterans through the MOD and specifically the Service Personnel & Veterans Agency;
- to raise awareness of initiatives and services that benefit the veterans community including those provided by ex-Service organisations, Central Government, Local Government, the public and voluntary sectors and the faiths;
Q: Do
you accept articles for inclusion in Veterans WORLD?
A: Yes,
if your article highlights how your services have or can help, advise or
support a veteran.
To make an editorial contribution write to: Veterans WORLD, Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, Room 6108, Norcross, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. Call 01253 338816 or email veterans.world@spva.gsi.gov.uk
Q:How many
issues are there each year?
A: Veterans
WORLD is published on a quarterly basis.
Q: Who
should receive Veterans
WORLD?
A: Veterans
WORLD is aimed at people who work in an “advisory” capacity
with the public, i.e. NHS staff, local Authority advisers, CAB, welfare advisors
etc. This does, of course, include people who act in an advisory capacity
for ex-Service organisations.
Ordinary members of such organisations would not usually be added to the distribution list but are welcome to view it on-line at www.veterans-uk.info, click onto publications.
Q: How
many subscribers does Veterans WORLD have?
A: With each issue, our distribution
is increasing for both the print version and e-newsletter. The publication
of Issue 7 saw Veterans WORLD being sent to around 15,200 addresses.
Q: How
do I subscribe?
A: Veterans
WORLD is FREE – to subscribe, simply
send an email with the following details below to veterans.world@spva.gsi.gov.uk.
Name:
Position:
Department/Unit
Organisation:
Address:
Postal Town:
Post Code:
Tel:
Fax:
E-Mail:
Organisation Website:
Alternatively you can fax your details to 01253 332219 or
post to
Veterans WORLD,
Room 6108,
Service Personnel & Veterans Agency,
Norcross,
Blackpool
FY5 3WP.
Q: Is
it just available in print?
A: No, to ensure that Veterans
WORLD meets all needs, it is available in print, as an e-newsletter or WebPages.
Q: Is
everything contained in the print version also online?
A: Yes, the content of the
print version is fully replicated online in bespoke WebPages. The e-newsletter
publishes a selection of articles with access to the full issue version available
on the WebPages.
Q: What
about audio versions?
A: Audio versions of Veterans
WORLD are available on request.
Q Can
I reprint articles from Veterans WORLD?
A: To reproduce articles
within your own publication, please use the following wording:
This article is reproduced courtesy of Veterans WORLD, produced by Service
Personnel and Veterans Agency.
Q: Is there
a printer-friendly version
A: You
can download a fully searchable PDF version of each issue, which can be found
at http://www.veterans-uk.info/publications/vets_world.html
Q:
How many issues of the magazine are in the archives?
A: All
past issues can be found at
http://www.veterans-uk.info/publications/vets_world.html
Q: Are
there advertising opportunities in Veterans WORLD
A: Veterans
WORLD does not currently publish advertisements, but if you provide
a service to veterans, we can consider an article – see above