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Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood has outlined the MOD's increased support for serving personnel and veterans.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
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A new 24 hour service will help veterans access the support they need quickly and easily as they transition from military to civilian life.
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