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The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
Guidance on the housing options and services available to serving personnel and veterans, and their families who live or intend to live in England
We serve and support ex-servicemen and women, their widows or widowers and their immediate family members. We are an independent voice, here to help you whenever or wherever you served, whether in World War 2 or Afghanistan. VAPC is an...
How and when you can claim relief on the earnings of qualifying veterans.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
On 1 Apr 14, the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency ( SPVA ) merged with Defence Business Services, thereby creating one of the largest shared service centres in Europe, providing support for all armed forces and civilian personnel as well...
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Information on support, services and restorative measures available to those impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT+ personnel in the armed forces.
We lead the government’s efforts to make the United Kingdom the best place to be a veteran anywhere in the world, helping the nation fulfil its lifelong duty to those who have served in the armed forces. OVA is part...
This page provides up to date information that fact checks common misconceptions about what it means to be a veteran.
The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.
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.
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
Information for veterans and their families on employment, pensions, records and medals, and support.
The Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland (VWS NI) provides information and practical support to veterans and their families either directly or through advocacy to third party organisations and statutory bodies.
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
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.
Details of the medals awarded to serving members of the armed forces, veterans and MOD employees; and who can receive them.
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