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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 a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.
Information and guidance on how to claim for further conditions when you have a War Disablement Pension.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
Information and guidance on how to apply for the Allowance for Lowered Standard of Occupation (ALSO).
Bereavement compensation information for when a service person's or veteran's death is predominantly caused by His Majesty's Armed Forces service on or after 6 April 2005.
Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Guidance for those receiving War Pension Scheme, Armed Forces Compensation Scheme or Armed Forces Pension Scheme payments and living in the European Union.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Constant Attendance Allowance.
The Purple Book provides guidance, information, and support following the death of a Service Person while still in service.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Careers in Defence Business Services
Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.
Information about War Widows or Widowers Pension Supplementary Allowances.
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.
How we can help you if you have been diagnosed with the asbestos related disease, diffuse mesothelioma, due to military service.
Information and guidance on how to apply for Clothing Allowance.
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
The Help is at Hand booklet provides information, support and guidance for those affected by suicide.
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