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Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
Information about War Widows or Widowers Pension Supplementary Allowances.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.
Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.
Guidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
War Pensions and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunal - appeal a war pension decision, deadline, how to appeal, hearing.
Information and guidance on the types of reviews available for your Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) award and when you can apply.
Information and guidance on how to apply for Treatment Allowance.
This leaflet provides information on who the Ministry of Defence Medal Office are and what they do.
Information and useful services for veterans seeking mental wellbeing support.
Overview of the roles available in Defence Business Services:
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance.
Help and support for service leavers and veterans from the Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and other organisations.
If you are a service person who would like support from Veterans UK (delivered by VWS or DTS depending on the nature of the enquiry), you can refer yourself using the DTRP Form 2.
Careers in Defence Business Services
This form provides information on and is used for making your first claim for a War Widows/War Widowers Pension/Funeral expenses.
Information on service related illnesses, recovery and healthcare services.
The Help is at Hand booklet provides information, support and guidance for those affected by suicide.
A individuals unit will identify potentially vulnerable service leavers who would benefit from Veterans UK help and will refer that person using a Defence Transition Referral Protocol (DTRP) form 1.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
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