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1. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk › governmentVeterans Factsheet 2020 - GOV.UK

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   Definition. Who is a “veteran” in the UK ? Veterans are defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve) or Merchant Mariners...

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2. www.gov.uk › government › organisationsAbout us - Veterans UK - GOV.UK

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   We provide compensation, pension and welfare support to serving personnel and veterans and facilitate access to appropriate support from other government departments, local authorities, independent bodies and the charity sector.

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   Free help with compensation claims for injury in the armed forces Information and forms that will help you access MODcompensation payments for injury or illness caused by armed forces service. Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) You can claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) for an illness or injury that was caused as a result ...

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   Email veterans-uk@mod.gov.uk Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 2 18 Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043 8.00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday When the helpline is closed, callers will be given the option to be routed to The Samaritans 24hr helpline.

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3. www.gov.uk › guidance › support-for-war-veteransSupport for war veterans - GOV.UK

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   Dec 12, 2012 · Support services for military and defence personnel and their families. Guidance. Support for war veterans. Find out about legacy health, recognition, return to civilian life, support from...

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5. www.citizensadvice.org.uk › benefits › armed-forcesBenefits and concessions for the armed forces, veterans and ...

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   Veterans, people serving in the armed forces and their dependants have a range of financial help available to help them. This can include: benefits in the UK. benefits abroad. Council Tax Relief. help with school fees. help with childcare costs. free and reduced travel costs. Benefits in the UK

6. www.gov.uk › government › organisationsVeterans UK - GOV.UK

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   We provide free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.

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7. encyclopedia.1914-1918-online.net › articleVeterans' Associations (Great Britain and Ireland)

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   The aims of the League included eradicating inequalities in the granting and administration of war pensions, acting as a central point for the organisation of ex-servicemen and their dependents, and protecting and representing veterans’ interests in parliament.

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   What is Veterans UK?

   • Veterans UK is the MOD’s support organisation for Service Personnel, the majority of veterans and their families.

   Veterans Factsheet 2020 - GOV.UK

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   What is Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)?

   • Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) Provides support to all veterans, their families and dependants. The Veterans Welfare Service focuses on providing assistance where a change in circumstances may have resulted in a welfare need. One to one advice is provided by phone or home visit when needed. Defence Transition Services

   About us - Veterans UK - GOV.UK

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   What is the Veterans UK Working Group?

   • The working group aims to ensure that the ex-service prison and probation offender population, their families and the resettlement services, are fully informed of the forms and levels of support and assistance available from Veterans UK and the voluntary and community sector.

   Support for war veterans - GOV.UK

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   What does the ofice of Veterans' Affairs do?

   • The Ofice of Veterans’ Affairs will drive forward the realisation of this vision, working in concert with Government Departments, Devolved Administrations and the wider veterans’ sector. The Strategy for our Veterans was jointly published by the UK, Scottish and Welsh Governments in November 2018.

   Veterans Factsheet 2020 - GOV.UK

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   What is the Armed Forces Covenant?

   • The Covenant was enshrined in law in the 2011 Armed Forces Act and ensures that members of the Armed Forces community are not disadvantaged as a result of their service when accessing Government and commercial services.

   Veterans Factsheet 2020 - GOV.UK

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   What does a veterans team do?

   • The Veterans team within Pensions Compensation and Veterans (PCV) is responsible for the policy on a range of veteran issues. The main areas the team deals with are legacy health, recognition, commemoration, transition to civilian life and liaising with the voluntary and community sector, devolved administrations and local authorities.

   Support for war veterans - GOV.UK

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9. www.tandfonline.com › doi › fullWho is a ‘Veteran’?: The RUSI Journal: Vol 164 , No 7 - Get ...

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   Dec 16, 2019 · Who is a ‘Veteran’? Understanding Definitions of the Term Among the British Public: A Research Note. Rachael Gribble. , Simon Wessely. , Susan Klein. , David A Alexander. , Christopher Dandeker. & Nicola T Fear. Pages 10-17 | Published online: 16 Dec 2019. Cite this article. https://doi.org/10.1080/03071847.2019.1700683. Full Article.