Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
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Friday, 24 November 2023
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.
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
Civilian housing options; information for service personnel and their dependants.
Wednesday, 01 November 2023
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.
Monday, 30 October 2023
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Monday, 30 October 2023
Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.
Thursday, 26 October 2023
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.
Wednesday, 25 October 2023
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.
Tuesday, 24 October 2023
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.
Monday, 23 October 2023
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.
Tuesday, 17 October 2023
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.
Sunday, 15 October 2023
Following on from the Ministerial announcement on 17 May 2023, the War Widow(er)s Recognition Payment Scheme will commence on 16 October 2023.
Thursday, 12 October 2023
Information and guidance on how to apply for a War Widows or War Widowers Pension.
Friday, 06 October 2023
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Friday, 15 September 2023
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Thursday, 07 September 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services
Friday, 04 August 2023
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
Friday, 04 August 2023
Welcome to the service leavers' guide information page.
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Financial, Procurement and Civilian People Services.
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Digital, Information, Technology.
Thursday, 27 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in the Programme Delivery team.
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Strategy and Service Development
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Armed Forces Veterans Services
Wednesday, 26 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services - overview of the roles available in Finance and Corporate Services.
Thursday, 20 July 2023
Careers in Defence Business Services
Friday, 07 July 2023
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.
Tuesday, 13 June 2023
The Ministry of Defence pays compensation to members of the armed forces who became victims of violent crime, whilst serving outside the UK.
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
Information and guidance on how to claim funeral expenses for a veteran whose death was due to service before 6 April 2005.
Wednesday, 17 May 2023
A one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015.
Thursday, 11 May 2023
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.
Thursday, 20 April 2023
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Thursday, 20 April 2023
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.
Wednesday, 19 April 2023
The final resting places of three soldiers have been identified and services of rededication have been held at their graves in France.
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Instructions on what to do on the death of a member currently in receipt or non-receipt of an armed forces pension.
Tuesday, 18 April 2023
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Thursday, 13 April 2023
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Wednesday, 29 March 2023
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Wednesday, 22 March 2023
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.
Monday, 06 March 2023
Information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services when leaving the armed forces.
Monday, 06 March 2023
Information related to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
Wednesday, 01 March 2023
How to claim unclaimed estates held by the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) for deceased service personnel and veterans.
Friday, 20 January 2023
Find out about future services and what current appeals are ongoing.
Friday, 02 December 2022
Opening hours for the Veterans UK Helpline, Joint Personnel Administration Centre, MOD Medals Office and Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre.
Thursday, 24 November 2022
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.
Friday, 11 November 2022
Veterans UK has launched a new online service for Armed Forces Compensation and War Pension claims.
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