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We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence .
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
Apply for an armed forces veteran card to prove that you served in the UK armed forces.
The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
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...
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...
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
Guidance on the housing options and services available to serving personnel and veterans, and their families who live or intend to live in England
The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.
This page provides up to date information that fact checks common misconceptions about what it means to be a veteran.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Information for veterans and their families on employment, pensions, records and medals, and support.
Help and support for families of veterans.
Information on support, services and restorative measures available to those impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT+ personnel in the armed forces.
Information on service related illnesses, recovery and healthcare services.
The aim of the '10 Things to know about a veteran' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.
How and when you can claim relief on the earnings of qualifying veterans.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
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