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Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
Bereavement compensation information for when a service person's or veteran's death is predominantly caused by His Majesty's Armed Forces service on or after 6 April 2005.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.
Assistance with health care and treatment costs which may be available for eligible War Pensioners.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a review of a War Pension assessment.
Information and guidance on the types of reviews available for your Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award and when you can apply.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
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.
How we can help you if you have been diagnosed with the asbestos related disease, diffuse mesothelioma, due to military service.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance.
Information and guidance on how to apply for Treatment Allowance.
Guidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
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.
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
Information and guidance on how to claim for further conditions when you have a War Disablement Pension.
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.
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