The UK government has introduced new guidelines prioritizing armed forces veterans and their families for social housing, waiving local connection requirements. This initiative follows Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s commitment to ensure veterans have a ‘guaranteed roof over their head.’ While the move aims to address veteran homelessness, housing charity Shelter warns that without tackling the broader social housing shortage, the change may be ineffective. The guidelines also include provisions for mental health considerations and support for estranged partners of service members.