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Armed Forces

Who is this section for?

• Serving Armed Forces personnel
• Veterans
• The partner or dependants of someone who is either of the above

What does it include?

Information about benefits for those in the armed forces, veterans, and their families, and where to go for further help. Make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to.

How to use this section

The left-hand navigation bar gives you a comprehensive list of the contents of this section. Click on the links to go to each page.  Some key benefits are also are described in the boxes below.

• Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

  You might get help if you have an illness or injury caused by service in the Armed Forces on or after 6 April 2005.

• Armed Forces Compensation Scheme - Partners

  If your husband, wife or civil partner died on or after 6 April 2005 because of Armed Forces service, you might get help.

• War Pension Scheme

  You might be able to get financial help from the War Pensions Scheme if you have an illness or injury caused by service in the Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.

• War Widow/ers Pension

  This benefit provides support for people whose spouse or civil partner died as a result of their service in the Armed Forces prior to 6th April 2005.

• Useful Links

  Links to resources and organisations that can provide information and advice to Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.