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Veterans and widows

Here are some important contact details for veterans and widows

Service Personnel and Veterans Agency
Tomlinson House, Norcross, Thornton, Cleveleys, Lancashire FY5 3WP

Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) UK Helpline
Call: 08001 692 277

Armed Forces Pension Office
Contactable through Veterans Welfare Services Manager

War Widows' Association of Great Britain
Call: 08452 412189

Army Widows' Association
Call: 01980 615558

National Association of Widows
Call: 02476 634848

Lady Grover's Fund
The Fund is a Friendly Society which provides financial assistance for medical and home help expenses incurred by dependants of officers, whether serving or retired. Contact 0845 873 7161 or email ladyg@oaed.org.uk

Royal British Legion
Call: 08457 725725 (ask for department you need)

Free Travel in London - veterans' concessionary travel in London
Call: 08453 319872 for application pack or to confirm your entitlement

Forces Pension Society - widows can join for half price
Call: 02078 209988

Union Jack Club
Call: 02079 286401