Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
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Use these forms when claiming an Armed Forces Pension. The life and personal accident insurance form is to be completed in accordance with 2021DIN01-62.
Civilian housing options; information for service personnel and their dependants.
The headstone which marks the grave of a World War 2 Royal Marine (Mne) finally bears his name following a ceremony held yesterday (31 October 2023) in the Netherlands.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.
The graves of two World War One soldiers, Private (Pte) Peter Keill, aged 20, of 7th Battalion The Seaforth Highlanders and Second Lieutenant (2nd Lt) James Ferris, aged 29, of 16th Battalion The Highland Light Infantry, have finally been marked more than a century after their deaths.
More than a century after his death, Lance Serjeant Robert Brand, a 24-year-old Glaswegian soldier has finally been laid to rest with full military honours in Belgium. He was buried alongside two unknown soldiers from the same regiment.
As part of the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) Agreement, the UK Government committed to several veterans-related initiatives. One of these initiatives was a study into the expansion of the UDR & R IRISH (HS) Aftercare Service (ACS), to cover all UK Armed Forces veterans within Northern Ireland.
As part of the New Decade, New Approach (NDNA) Agreement, the UK Government committed to several veterans-related initiatives. One of these initiatives was a study into the expansion of the UDR & R IRISH (HS) Aftercare Service (ACS), to cover all UK Armed Forces veterans within Northern Ireland.
The Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland (VWS NI) provides information and practical support to veterans and their families either directly or through advocacy to third party organisations and statutory bodies.
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Careers in Defence Business Services
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Financial, Procurement and Civilian People Services.
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Digital, Information, Technology.
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in the Programme Delivery team.
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Strategy and Service Development
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Armed Forces Veterans Services
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Finance and Corporate Services.
Careers in Defence Business Services
If you have previously served in the armed forces (or have a relative that has) with an unclaimed medal, we would like to speak to you.
The Ministry of Defence pays compensation to members of the armed forces who became victims of violent crime, whilst serving outside the UK.
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
A one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015.
More than a century after his death, Private (Pte) Robert Kenneth Malcolm, a 23-year-old stretcher bearer from Stockton-on-Tees, has finally been laid to rest with full military honours and his war medals presented to his family.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
The final resting places of Private (Pte) James McCaffrey of the 5th Battalion, Tank Corps and Corporal (Cpl) Thomas Stannage of the 10th (Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars have been rededicated more than a century after they were killed in the Great War.
The final resting places of three soldiers have been identified and services of rededication have been held at their graves in France.
Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
The grave of First World War soldier, Serjeant (Sjt) William Clay Cubberley, aged 28, of 2nd Battalion The Worcestershire Regiment, has finally been marked more than a century after his death.
Information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services when leaving the armed forces.
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
How to claim unclaimed estates held by the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) for deceased service personnel and veterans.
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre.
This article is aimed at public pension scheme administrators but may be relevant for those members of the AFPS with technical knowledge of pensions taxation.
Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims.
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