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We serve and support ex-servicemen and women, their widows or widowers and their immediate family members. We are an independent voice, here to help you whenever or wherever you served, whether in World War 2 or Afghanistan. VAPC is an...
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
The Hub enables forces-friendly organisations across all sectors to showcase the continued value of the UK’s highly skilled veteran community.
We lead the government’s efforts to make the United Kingdom the best place to be a veteran anywhere in the world, helping the nation fulfil its lifelong duty to those who have served in the armed forces. OVA is part...
How and when you can claim relief on the earnings of qualifying veterans.
Information to support your recovery after COVID-19.
Find out about the £30 million fund for projects that support non-core health, wellbeing and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950).
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
Housing options and support for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
Help and support for families of veterans.
A list of services across the UK that offer support to veterans.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
The UK's Permanent Representative to the WTO & UN, Simon Manley, delivered a statement at New Zealand’s Universal Periodic Review at the Human Rights Council.
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 on support, services and restorative measures available to those impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT+ personnel in the armed forces.
Guidance for organisations that provide housing or homelessness services to the armed forces community
Information on service related illnesses, recovery and healthcare services.
The Military Court Service provides a criminal court for the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force in the Court Martial, Summary Appeal and Service Civilian Court.
Support services for military and defence personnel and their families including: the Armed Forces Covenant, childcare, employment, finance, housing, pensions and compensation and welfare support.
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