Welsh Conservatives today launched their Armed Forces Card, recognising the dedication and sacrifice of our armed services personnel.
The proposals were unveiled at the Royal British Legion club in Colwyn Bay by Darren Millar, Assembly Candidate for Clwyd West and Nick Bourne, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives in the National Assembly.
Welsh Conservatives will reward all serving and former armed forces personnel with free local bus travel and other benefits including free swimming, free access to CADW heritage sites, priority NHS treatment for service-related injuries and medical conditions and priority delivery of disabled facilities for home adaptation.
Darren Millar said, “Our armed forces face tremendous risks and threats on a daily basis to keep our country safe.
“Our Armed Forces Card recognises their commitment to our country and dedication to fighting for the freedoms many of us take for granted.
“Many members of our Armed Forces face a difficult transition to civilian life after their years of service and some face debilitating injuries and long-term medical conditions.
“An Armed Forces Card would help improve access to NHS treatment for service-related conditions, which far too often is patchy and inconsistent.
“We have received positive support from members of the armed forces and we were delighted to receive the backing of Chris O’Neill from Forces for Good at our launch today.”
Nick Bourne said, “While we celebrate the work of our Armed Forces personnel annually on Armed Forces Day and commemorate their sacrifices on Armistice Day, as a society we do not do enough to recognise the enormous contribution they make to life in Wales.
“Our Armed Forces are in action all over the world serving this country and it is time for us to do what we can to make their lives a little bit easier both while they are on leave in Wales and after they complete their active service.”
