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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 Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
How the government will support veterans over the next 2 years.
Information on how to contact Veterans UK and their services.
Fill in this form to apply for an armed forces veterans badge, including replacements.
A compensation scheme for veterans for any injury or illness which has been caused by or made worse by their service in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) provides a professional help and advice service to veterans or anyone supporting a veteran, their families and dependants.
The AFCS and SPO legislation page provides access to historic and current consolidated versions of the legislation in force.
Detail of the 'Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative.
This guide has been provided to assist members of the armed forces in how to use and understand the Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) Calculator.
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.
The Prime Minister has announced a huge ramping up of the COVID-19 booster vaccination programme to protect us all from the Omicron variant.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the War Pensioners' Mobility Supplement (WPMS).
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension supplementary and additional allowances.
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