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Seeking views on how the Strategy for our Veterans could be implemented across the UK except for devolved matters in Scotland and Wales.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
The strategy sets out our principles and aims to continue to empower and support veterans.
We invite you to share your views on proposals for a new enhanced compensation scheme for armed forces personnel injured and families of those killed in combat.
We are seeking external users’ views on ceasing the UK armed forces recovery capability: wounded, injured and sick in the recovery pathway Official Statistic
We are seeking your views on the proposed reduction in frequency of the Causes of deaths among the UK armed forces veterans of the Falklands campaign statistics.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The covenant exists to ensure that service personnel, veterans and their families are not disadvantaged as a result of their service.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
The UK secured a NATO style military covenant at the NATO summit, strengthening support for armed forces.
A document explaining the measures in the Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill and their impact.
Report of the Task Force on the Military Covenant and the government's response to it.
Lord Boyce's review of the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) in 2010.
First published during the 2007 to 2010 Brown Labour government
Exploration of ideas on how we might secure consistent and enduring support for the armed forces community.
This document contains the following information: The nation's commitment: cross-government support for our armed forces, their families and veterans.
Find out about the principles and commitments of the command paper, and how it forms one element of our work to rebuild the covenant.
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