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Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some humanitarian issues that may arise during the recovery phase of an emergency in the UK.
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) guidance on preventing and responding to sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment in the international aid sector.
Exceptional Assistance Measures (EAM) provide additional practical support to British nationals affected by terrorist attacks overseas, and their families
Guidance for UK companies on winning business from international aid and development projects.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
How AFCLAA manages civilian criminal legal representation for all eligible service personnel and civilians; and how to apply for assistance.
Military personnel supported public services across the UK to assist with the response to COVID-19.
Environment Agency and Environmental Services Association (ESA) relaunch joint Waste Industry Placement Scheme
On 18 March the Defence Secretary announced new measures to enable armed forces personnel to support public services in response to the coronavirus outbreak.
Guidance primarily aimed at local responders covering some economic issues that may arise during the Recovery Phase of an emergency in the UK.
Consular assistance describes the support and help the FCDO can provide to British nationals if they get into difficulty whilst living or travelling abroad.
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
Check the list of voluntary and community sector organisations funded by HMRC who can give you extra support with your tax or claims such as tax credits or Child Benefit.
Guidance for organisations that provide housing or homelessness services to the armed forces community
The Marshall Aid Commemoration Commission (MACC) administers the British Marshall Scholarships, which finance young Americans of high ability to study for a graduate degree in the UK. MACC is an executive non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Foreign, Commonwealth &...
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
Find out about the help you can get in the UK and abroad, including from victim support and the local British embassy or consulate.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
This note applies from 1 April 2024
Guidance for staff of responder agencies, particularly senior officers or managers involved in emergency response and recovery preparations.
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