Have you served in HM Armed Forces? - We don't just leave you on your own. Your status as a veteran opens the door to a wealth of help and support from the MOD, other Government departments and ex-Service voluntary/charity groups. All of these services can be accessed by calling the Veterans Free Helpline on 0800 169 2277. Call now for fast and relevant advice on any topic or click on the links below.

Veterans-UK Website: Information about the Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, free helpline service, information for veterans on any issue - welfare support, disablement/widows pension guidance, Armed Forces Pensions Scheme, compensation, links to ex-Service and other organisations
War Pension scheme: Claiming a pension for disablement or bereavement for people serving in the armed forces up to 5 April 2005.
Armed Forces Pensions: Armed and Reserve Forces Pension Schemes, Compensation Schemes and Benefits.
Medals: Information on British Armed Forces medals and how to claim them.
Service Records: How to get a copy of your Service Records.

Further veterans information

Veterans Welfare Service: The Veterans Welfare Service gives personal one to one advice, guidance and practical help to war disablement pensioners and war widows/widowers. Home visits can be arranged.
Ilford Park Polish Home: Provides residential and nursing care to people who qualify for admission under the 1947 Polish Resettlement Act.
Veterans' Legacy Health Issues: Research into the symptoms reported by some veterans.

All ex-Service personnel are entitled to apply for the UK Armed Forces Veterans Lapel Badge - Find out how to claim yours.
Remembrance: Information about UK Remembrance.
Veterans Policy Unit (VPU): The VPU is responsible for a number of Veterans projects and policy issues including ex-Service homelessness, legacy health issues, Veterans awareness events, commemorative booklets, war graves and education initiatives.

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