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Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
The Military Aviation Authority is responsible for the regulation, assurance and enforcement of the defence air operating and technical domains. MAA is part of the Ministry of Defence and the Defence Safety Authority .
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Management of British armed forces casualties and compassionate cases 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
For medical professionals, the Medical Reserves offer an exciting opportunity to do more with your professional skills. Follow the links below to find out more.
Information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services throughout career when leaving the armed forces.
There is strong commitment to maintaining the overall health and wellbeing of service personnel - even after they have left the services.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Armed Forces Veterans Services
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
The benefits of recruiting people who have served in the armed forces and services offered by the Career Transition Partnership (CTP).
Information about how to make an Armed Forces Service Complaint.
If you are, or have been, a member of the armed forces you can request a copy of your service records.
Mental health support and advice facilities for service personnel, reservists, veterans and service families.
Bill to renew the Armed Forces Act 2006, update elements of the armed forces disciplinary system and make some further provisions.
Information on requesting records of deceased service personnel.
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