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Veterans UK Home Page
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.
Pension Calculator
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
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Armed Forces Pensions
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Pension Calculator
Estimate your armed forces pension - get a forecast of your armed forces pension, apply online or by post
Apply for a medal or veterans badge
How to apply for a medal or veterans badge - who can apply, application forms, contact details, how long it takes, replacement military medals or badges
Veterans UK Home Page
We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments. Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence.
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
A compensation scheme for UK serving and former service personnel injured as a result of their service in His Majesty's Armed Forces.
Armed Forces pension and insurance declaration forms
Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
Office for Veterans Affairs
We lead UK Government efforts to make sure the United Kingdom is 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 of the Cabinet Office.
Urgent Help for Veterans
Veterans needing urgent help in a crisis can contact us or the following organisations for assistance.
Committed to enhancing our services
If you are claiming for compensation through the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or War Pension Scheme, please view the bite-size video to help simplify and guide you through the claims process by giving answers to common queries.
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See AllChildren’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS)
Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) supports operational effectiveness through the provision of educational support to Service and eligible MOD civilian families.
Forces Help To Buy Scheme
A government scheme to help military personnel get on the housing ladder has been extended until the end of 2022, the Defence Secretary has announced.
New veterans ID cards rolled out to service leavers
All service leavers will receive a new ID card to mark their time in the armed forces.
Help and support when a veteran or service person dies
The death of a family member is a difficult time. We provide a number of free services to families when a veteran or service person dies.
Help and welfare for veterans and those leaving the armed forces
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
Free help with compensation claims for injury in the armed forces
Information and forms that will help you access MOD compensation payments for injury or illness caused by armed forces service.
