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Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from the voluntary sector, commemoration and payment schemes.
Emotional and practical support for bereaved families and loved ones is available from government departments and approved charities.
What you need to do if you think our decision is wrong.
Information about War Widows or Widowers Pension Supplementary Allowances.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a review of a War Pension assessment.
Information and useful services for veterans seeking mental wellbeing support.
Residential and nursing care to former members of the Polish Forces under British command in World War 2, and their spouses.
Assistance with health care and treatment costs which may be available for eligible War Pensioners.
Information and guidance on how to apply for War Pension Unemployability Supplement.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Information and guidance on how to claim for further conditions when you have a War Disablement Pension.
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.
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.
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.
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
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.
This leaflet provides information on who the Ministry of Defence Medal Office are and what they do.
Defence Transition Referral Protocol (DTRP) is the new mechanism for referring Service Personnel/Leavers, veterans and their families to Veterans UK for information and support.
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