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The Army offers a wide range of welfare services for its Regular, Reserve, Civilian and Contractor personnel. This ranges from financial, medical, wellbeing, and family support. The page below provide further information on the options available including Unit Welfare Support, Army Welfare Service, Army Related Charities, and support for Civil Servants. In the case of an emergency, please contact 999 in the first instance or if you experience a serious illness or death in your family, you should call Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) on 01452 519951.

A career in the Armed Forces is career like no other – but it also comes with a unique set of challenges. We recognise the sacrifices our people make, and in return, we’ll do everything we can to make sure you’re looked after throughout your Army career and beyond.

The Army offers a wide range of benefits for its personnel including competitive pay and pension. Follow the links below to find out more about pay and pension in the Army, as well as support on how to manage your finances.

The UK Government defines a veteran as someone who has served for at least one day in the UK Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reservist).

There is a range of support available for our Service Leavers to support them through the transition to civilian life and beyond. Visit the Service Leavers & Veterans page to find out more.

Life skills is a unique offer by the Army to enhance personal development with the through-career promotion of Life Skills across employment, education, housing, finance, health and wellbeing. Life Skills are the skills that lead to the positive behaviours that underpin successful personal, social, work and civic outcomes, in the Army and in civilian life.