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Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
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.
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.
Fill in this form to apply for an armed forces veterans badge, including replacements.
Detail of the 'Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative.
How to report a change in circumstances during or after making a claim for compensation or a pension.
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
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.
Service personnel often live and work all over the UK, moving regularly from posting to posting, so when they leave the armed forces, they may well find themselves hundreds of miles from family and friends.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
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.
Civilian housing options; information for service personnel and their dependants.
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
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