Dovehaven Care Homes Limited
Source: gov.uk (2025-11-10)

We, the undersigned, commit to honour the Armed Forces Covenant and support the Armed Forces Community. We recognise the value Serving Personnel, both Regular and Reservists, Veterans and military families contribute to our business and our country.

The Armed Forces Covenant

An enduring covenant between the people of the United Kingdom, Her Majesty’s Government and all those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces of the Crown and their families

The first duty of Government is the defence of the realm. Our Armed Forces fulfil that responsibility on behalf of the Government, sacrificing some civilian freedoms, facing danger and, sometimes, suffering serious injury or death as a result of their duty. Families also play a vital role in supporting the operational effectiveness of our Armed Forces. In return, the whole nation has a moral obligation to the members of the Naval Service, the Army and the Royal Air Force, together with their families. They deserve our respect and support, and fair treatment.

Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most such as the injured and the bereaved.

This obligation involves the whole of society: it includes voluntary and charitable bodies, private organisations, and the actions of individuals in supporting the Armed Forces. Recognising those who have performed military duty unites the country and demonstrates the value of their contribution. This has no greater expression than in upholding this Covenant.

Section 1: Principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant

1.1 We Dovehaven Care Homes Limited will endeavour in our business dealings to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, which are:
- no member of the Armed Forces Community should face disadvantage in the provision of public and commercial services compared to any other citizen;
- and in some circumstances that special treatment may be appropriate especially for the injured or bereaved.
Section 2: Demonstrating our commitment

2.1 Dovehaven Care Homes Limited recognises the value serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families bring to our business. We will seek to uphold the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant, by pledging to the following:

We also pledge the following:

? Understanding Experiences Dovehaven will seek to understand the experiences that members of the Armed Forces community may have encountered during their service. Care and support will be delivered in a holistic, person-centred manner that reflects respect, empathy, and appreciation for their contributions. ? Supporting Individual Needs Dovehaven recognises that an individual?s life experiences may influence their behaviours, emotional responses, and daily living in different ways. We are committed to providing a supportive and understanding environment that meets the diverse needs of both residents and staff. ? Engagement with the Armed Forces Community Dovehaven is dedicated to maintaining open and effective communication and engagement with the wider Armed Forces community. We will continue to promote and facilitate opportunities for connection through support networks, forums, and events that strengthen our relationship with this community. ? Employment and Career Support Dovehaven is committed to supporting the employment of veterans and reservists within the organisation. We pledge to provide inclusive recruitment practices, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development to support successful transition and career progression within Dovehaven.

2.2 We will publicise these commitments through our literature and/or on our website, setting out how we will seek to honour them and inviting feedback from the Service community and our customers on how we are doing.