In a welcome move, the government has published statutory guidance  for local authorities which should improve access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces community, including estranged spouses and veterans.  The requirement to have lived in an area for 2 years before being eligible for social housing should be dropped for veterans with health issues related to their service and former service spouses. 

  
The government is committed to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community face no disadvantage in the provision of public services. 
  
This statutory guidance is intended to assist local authorities when considering applications for social housing from members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families.