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Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
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.
Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
A individuals unit will identify potentially vulnerable service leavers who would benefit from Veterans UK help and will refer that person using a Defence Transition Referral Protocol (DTRP) form 1.
Information and guidance on the types of reviews available for your Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award and when you can apply.
A World War 1 soldier from Dundee who was identified in part through possible tartan fragments and a thistle brooch, has finally been laid to rest with full military honours.
Committed to listening to veterans and improving our services. Our customer journey maps to help with Armed Forces compensation and pensions are now online.
War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal - appeal a war pension decision, deadline, how to appeal, hearing.
Information and useful services for veterans seeking mental wellbeing support.
Synopses of causation, covering a range of injuries and disorders often seen in service personnel and veterans to support decision making.
Guidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
This form provides information on and is used for making your first claim for a War Widows/War Widowers Pension/Funeral expenses.
If you are a service person who would like support from Veterans UK (delivered by VWS or DTS depending on the nature of the enquiry), you can refer yourself using the DTRP Form 2.
Information and guidance on how to apply for Treatment Allowance.
How the government will support veterans over the next 2 years.
Defence Transition Referral Protocol (DTRP) is the new mechanism for referring Service Personnel/Leavers, veterans and their families to Veterans UK for information and support.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Important information for Veterans UK Customers affected by the McCloud Remedy
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
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