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Apply for an armed forces veteran card to prove that you served in the UK armed forces.
Guidance on usage of the HM Armed Forces Veteran Card.
Detail of the 'Great Place to Work for Veterans' initiative.
The home of Office for Veterans' Affairs on GOV.UK. 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 …
The Prime Minister will meet veterans, businesses and charities today to announce dedicated employment support service.
From today, vulnerable veterans across the country will have access to Op FORTITUDE, a new dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, including those sleeping on the streets.
Thousands more veterans will receive HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards by the end of the year thanks to a £3 million injection to expand the roll-out to veterans who left service before 2018.
The government has launched a campaign to help improve veterans’ access to healthcare services, and opened applications to the £2.52 million Veterans Mobility Fund.
The Ministry of Defence and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs are jointly delivering this service as part of ongoing improvements in veterans support.
Guidance for organisations that provide housing or homelessness services to the armed forces community
Housing options and support for veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless
This page brings together various employment schemes for veterans. They are aimed at both veterans and employers.
Civilian housing options and general advice available to veterans
The design of the Nuclear Test Medal has been unveiled. The medal recognises military, civilian, and overseas staff and personnel who participated in Britain’s nuclear testing programme in the 1950s and 1960s.
The Ministry of Defence and Office for Veterans’ Affairs are jointly delivering this commitment as part of ongoing improvements to veterans support.
A new study from the University of Manchester has found that veterans are at no greater risk of suicide than the general population, although some cohorts need additional support.
How the government will support veterans over the next 2 years.
The aim of the '10 Things to know about a veteran' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.
A consultation seeking evidence on the needs of veterans and their families.
Several government departments are starting a new initiative today to make it easier for veterans to secure employment in the Civil Service.
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