There are 900,000 veterans aged 16-64, according to the Ministry of Defence’s 2014 survey of the veteran population.
SSAFA rightly stresses that most of these ex-servicemen and women successfully make the transition to civilian life. They don't need support and will never have to call on a charity for help.
However, for some the transition is a lot harder, and it is amongst this section of the community that SSAFA does much of its work.
- More information and the full report here: The New Frontline