THE SOUTH Lakes MP praised the launch of a new community interest group offering counselling and holistic support to active service members, veterans and their families. 

One Vision Uniformed Services launched last week in Stricklandgate House, Kendal. MP Tim Farron was in attendance. He met with staff members and counsellors to find out about the work they intend to provide the community with. 

The service is led by Janine Brownless, a trauma counsellor previously at Liverpool Veterans HQ. 

The service will be offered to uniformed officers and veterans in the South Lakes, Furness, and North Lancashire areas.

Mr Farron praised the service, saying: "I am really happy to see our uniformed officers, veterans, and their families being supported like this.

“Working in these jobs that serve the community and help look after us is a thankless task and often at times doesn’t receive either enough recognition or support.

“I was really pleased to have met the team at One Vision Uniformed Services. What they’re doing for our uniformed officers and veterans is incredible and I am massively grateful for their work.”