Support for veterans and their families
Find support for UK armed forces veterans and their families, including help with finance, healthcare, employment, housing, social care and more.
Talk to an adviser
The Veterans’ Gateway helpline can provide information and referral support by telephone.
Phone: 0808 802 1212
Monday to Sunday, 8am to 8pm
To search and filter support organisations by topic and location, visit the GOV.UK directory for veteran support.
Leaving the armed forces
Find out what you should consider if you’re leaving or have recently left the armed forces, including:
- updating your documentation
- medical considerations
- employment and resettlement support
Physical and mental health
Find out how veterans and their families can get support with their physical and mental health, including:
- claiming compensation and benefits for illness or injury caused by service
- getting physical and mental health support
Housing and homelessness
Find out about support options available if you’re a veteran who is:
- looking for civilian housing
- homeless or at risk of homelessness
Employment and education
Find out how to get help if you’re a veteran who is looking to enter the civilian workforce, including tips on:
- finding a job
- self-employment advice and support
- education and training options
Pensions and finance
Find out about support available to help manage your pension and finances, including:
- understanding your pension
- support and advice on money and debt
- guidance on benefits and discount schemes available to veterans
Care, disability and independent living
Find out about support available if you’re a veteran who is managing a disability or considering care options, including:
- support for living independently at home (home adaptations and mobility equipment)
- option when considering moving into a care home or managed accommodation
- available support if you’re caring for a veteran
- what to do when a veteran dies
Community support
Find out about support options for veteran community groups, such as:
- support for LGBT+ veterans
Legal and justice
Find out about the support options available for veterans around the legal and justice system, including:
- support for veterans and their families in contact with the criminal justice system
Service records and medals
Find out about how to apply for or replace veteran identification, records of service, medals and badges, including how to:
- apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
- get a copy of military records of service
- apply for or replace a medal or veterans badge
Updates to this page
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Added 'Search for businesses who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant' document to employment section.
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