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If you are struggling as a result of the recent events in Afghanistan, there is support available across the United Kingdom for veterans and those affected.
The government announces The Rt Hon.The Lord Etherton PC, Kt as chair of the review examining the experience of LGBT veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces.
51 projects across the UK receive grants to support young veterans and their families, including £600k to Samaritans for a new peer support helpline.
Businesses hiring former members of the UK armed forces in their first year of civilian employment can save thousands of pounds through National Insurance relief.
The government has allocated £500,000 in grants to charities and research institutions for specialist support research and digital training for veterans.
Veterans Minister Leo Docherty has written to military charities to seek their support in ensuring that veterans do not travel to Ukraine.
The UK Government has announced that a Veterans Commissioner for Wales will be appointed this year.
The government has launched a review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military.
A new method for recording veteran suicides in England and Wales has been announced today by the government.
Armed Forces charities will receive an additional £5 million in funding to support those who have served.
The meeting outlined support available to former service personnel across the UK and agreed to share information and best practice on supporting veterans.
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