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The Government has worked with NHS England, housing providers and charities to provide record levels of dedicated support for veterans, as outlined in the latest six monthly report published by the Office for Veterans’ Affai…
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
A new method for recording veteran suicides in England and Wales has been announced today by the government.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
Businesses hiring former members of the UK armed forces in their first year of civilian employment can save thousands of pounds through National Insurance relief.
Non-military housing options and advice available to serving personnel who are not seeking or due to leave service
A new £2.52 million Veterans’ Mobility Fund (VMF) is set to provide veterans across the UK with mobility equipment to improve their quality of life.
Ministers met veteran charities and service leaders yesterday to discuss high priority issues in the sector, in a visit to mark one year since the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) started its work programme.
22 projects have won funding as a result of the DASA Themed Competition, Veterans’ Health Innovation Fund, run on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs
The government has launched a review into the impact of the pre-2000 ban on homosexual personnel in the military.
Guidance and the grant application form for the Nuclear Test Veteran Community Fund
An interactive platform to showcase the latest stats on the veteran community & veteran services, developed and maintained by the Office for Veterans' Affairs.
Veterans’ Minister Johnny Mercer and Health Secretary Steve Barclay are urging veterans and service leavers to access specialist healthcare pathways run by NHS England and service charities.
The Office for Veterans Affair has announced its intention to publish a Women Veterans' Strategy.
The Ministry of Defence has introduced a new policy to allow former Armed Forces personnel who were dismissed from service on the basis of their sexuality to apply to have their medals restored.
£5 million awarded to 22 projects to drive forward cutting-edge treatments and technologies to support veterans’ healthcare
Thousands more businesses, charities and public organisations have this year pledged to support veterans, service personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
This notice sets out how Office for Veterans’ Affairs will use your personal data, collected during user research.
An open letter from the Minister for Veterans' Affairs Johnny Mercer, following the announcement of an independent inquiry to investigate allegations of wrongdoing by British Armed Forces in Afghanistan
Setting out the OVA's plans to put evidence at the heart of government decision-making on veterans' matters
A call for evidence has been launched to share views on the treatment of veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the armed forces.
Up to £8m of funding from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs is now available to tackle veterans’ homelessness head on.
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