Today, Anisha Worbs has taken up her new role leading the Office
for Veterans’ Affairs.
As the new Director of the OVA, Anisha Worbs will
support the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs in coordinating
government efforts to make the UK the best country in the world
to be a veteran. The OVA’s recent initiatives include the
national rollout of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards which will
ease access to veteran services, and the launch of a new hotline
for homeless veterans - Op FORTITUDE.
Anisha was previously the Chief Operating Officer for the UK
Covid-19 Inquiry, and held roles in BEIS and Home Office leading
on strategy, policy and legislation.
Anisha Worbs, Director of the Office for Veterans’
Affairs said:
It’s an exciting time to be joining the OVA, with the Women
Veterans’ Strategy, public consultation findings and progress on
the Veteran Card rollout to look forward to.
I joined the public sector to help make a difference to people’s
lives and I can’t think of a more deserving cohort to champion.
Ex-servicemen and women have done so much for our country, it is
only right that we deliver services that match their unique
contributions and unique needs, and enable them to continue to
make brilliant contributions to society after leaving the armed
forces.
This is the permanent appointment following the departure of the
previous postholder - Jessie Owen - last year.
Commenting on the appointment, Minister for Veterans’
Affairs, said:
Anisha is a fantastic appointment for the OVA. She brings a
wealth of policy and operational experience from across
government, which is crucial in getting people round the table
and improving the lives of veterans and their families across
areas from housing to employment.
