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VE Day boost for veterans’ healthcare
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Government announces £1.8 million investment to transform NHS care for veterans, serving personnel and their families.

Veterans across the UK will have easier access to essential care and support under a new VALOUR system being announced today, as part of the Government’s commitment to renew the nation’s contract with those who have served through the Plan for Change.

Thousands of veterans and their family members across the UK will have access to enhanced career support thanks to government plans to expand Op ASCEND.

10 introductory facts and key points about the veteran community to help you better understand veterans and their families.

Digital driving licence coming this year
Press release
The UK government is launching a GOV.UK Wallet and App to simplify access to services and documents like digital driver’s licences, alongside reforms to public sector technology to save £45 billion and drive efficiency and growth.

A new memorial for the LGBT+ armed forces community will be constructed in the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
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