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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
The home of Veterans UK on GOV.UK. We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
A compensation scheme for veterans for any injury or illness which has been caused by or made worse by their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Make a claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or War Pension Scheme.
Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.
Detail of the 'Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative.
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
How to report a change in circumstances during or after making a claim for compensation or a pension.
Fill in this form to apply for an armed forces veterans badge, including replacements.
The AFCS and SPO legislation page provides access to historic and current consolidated versions of the legislation in force.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension supplementary and additional allowances.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
War pension scheme payments increase from April 2024. The new rates are in the attached document.
Information about the additional allowance for service personnel and veterans who have been seriously injured as a result of service on or after 6 April 2005.
A young soldier who worked as a schoolteacher and played for Bolton Wanderers Football Club has finally been laid to rest in France along with two unknown soldiers, nearly 110 years after his death.
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
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