The UK-wide intent for delivery of public services to Veterans is outlined in the Strategy for our Veterans, published in November 2018. It sets the principles and aims to continue to support older veterans and establishes the right conditions that will empower and support the newer generation and their wider community.
Veterans UK administers the Armed Forces Pension Schemes and compensation payments for those injured or bereaved through service. They also provide welfare support for veterans of any age, and their families through the Veterans Welfare Service and the Veterans UK helpline: 0808 1914 218.
The VWS is committed to enhancing the quality of life for veterans and beneficiaries of Veterans UK pensions and compensation schemes, and all their dependants.
The Veterans Gateway provides a single point of contact for veterans and their families, putting them in touch with the organisations best placed to help with the advice and support they need.
As an Armed Forces veteran, you continue to be a part of the Armed Forces community. The Armed Forces Covenant can help you, or your family, in your life as a veteran. The Covenant website contains a wealth of support and advice on areas such as:
- Financial advice (including the Defence Discount Service).
- Access to healthcare.
- Help with your career.
- Having a home.
- Wider Veterans support groups
- It is also worth checking the Armed Forces Covenant link on your Local Authority’s website to see what they are doing for veterans in the area.
