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  • Using an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card as a service leaver

    Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Armed forces pensions

    Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 2 others
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  • Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)

    A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Veterans UK: contact us

    Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • War Pension Scheme (WPS)

    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.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Death of an Armed Forces Pension Scheme member

    Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Tell us about a change in circumstances

    How to report a change in circumstances during or after making a claim for compensation or a pension.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Armed Forces Service Complaints process

    Information about how to make an Armed Forces Service Complaint.

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • War Pension Scheme: Mobility Supplement (WPMS)

    Information and guidance on how to apply for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP)

    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.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Urgent help for veterans

    Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Appeal a War Pension or Armed Forces Compensation decision

    What you need to do if you think our decision is wrong.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Career Transition Partnership

    The CTP provides comprehensive resettlement support services for personnel leaving the Armed Forces, as they transition from their military career into employment, further education or retirement and for up to two years afte…

    • From: Ministry of Defence
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  • What to do when a service person or veteran dies

    Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Ilford Park Polish Home

    Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Support for war veterans

    Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • War Pension Scheme: Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation

    Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Support after the death of a service person or veteran

    Bereavement compensation information for when a service person's or veteran's death is predominantly caused by His Majesty's Armed Forces service on or after 6 April 2005.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • Funeral expenses for War Pensioners and veterans

    Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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  • War Pension Scheme: War Widows or War Widowers Pension

    Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.

    • From: Ministry of Defence and 1 others
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