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Veterans

Have you served in HM Armed Forces? - We don't just leave you on your own. Your status as a veteran opens the door to a wealth of help and support from the MOD, other Government departments and ex-Service voluntary/charity groups. All of these services can be accessed by calling the Veterans Free Helpline on 0800 169 2277. Call now for fast and relevant advice on any topic or click on the links below.

Veterans-UK Website
Information about the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, free helpline service, information for veterans on any issue - welfare support, disablement/widows pension guidance, Armed Forces Pensions Scheme, compensation, links to ex-Service and other organisations
War Pension scheme
Claiming a pension for disablement or bereavement for people serving in the armed forces up to 5 April 2005.
Armed Forces Pensions and Redundancy
Armed and Reserve Forces Pension and Redundancy Schemes
Armed Forces Compensation
Details of Compensation Schemes
Medals
Information on British Armed Forces medals and how to claim them.
Service Records
Information on how to obtain Service Records

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Further veterans information

Veterans Welfare Service
The Veterans Welfare Service gives personal one to one advice, guidance and practical help to war disablement pensioners and war widows/widowers. Home visits can be arranged.
Ilford Park Polish Home
Provides residential and nursing care to people who qualify for admission under the 1947 Polish Resettlement Act.
Veterans' Legacy Health Issues
Research into the symptoms reported by some veterans.
UK Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge
All ex-Service personnel are entitled to apply for the UK Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge - Find out how to claim yours.
Remembrance
Information about UK Remembrance.
Veterans - Recognition, Transition, Voluntary/Charitable Sector and Commemoration
A number of Veterans projects and policy issues including ex-Service homelessness, service leavers, Veterans awareness events, commemoration, support by voluntary and charitable organisations and war graves

Who is a veteran?

A veteran is anyone who has served in HM Armed Forces at any time, irrespective of length of service (including National Servicemen and Reservists). Veterans and their dependants make up the veterans community, which is estimated to be over 10 million strong in the UK.

Related pages

Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans
Biography for the current Minister
Service Records Enquiries
How to obtain information held on deceased ex-Service personnel records.
Medals Enquiries
A contact form for requesting medals
Military Covenant Factsheet - Compensation

Related links

Veterans Welfare Service: Welfare Working Protocol
Details of the Seriously Injured Leavers Protocol
Notification of a Seriously Injured Discharged Case from Service Welfare to SPVA Welfare Service
Welfare 11 Form
National Events Calendar
An on-line calendar of commemorative events and other ex-Service events around the country
The Royal British Legion
Royal British Legion Scotland
Soldiers, Sailors & Airman's Families Association Forces Help (SSAFA)
The War Widows' Association of Great Britain
National Archives Guides to researching service records
Queen Alexandra Hospital Home
Victory Services Club
Tri-Service, All Ranks Members' Club for currently Serving and Retired members of the Armed Forces
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