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10 things to know about Veterans and their families: desk aid

Abstract: The guidance is designed to help you better understand veterans and their families who might interact with your policies or services, be a customer or require support and …

Finance and housing, UK armed forces Veterans: Veterans’ survey 2022, UK

Abstract: Among UK veterans who provided their gross personal income, 5.8% said their income was less than £10,400 a year, 43.6% said their income was between £10,400 and …

Recognition of LGBT+ Veterans: FAQs

Abstract: Summary: Prior to 2000, being LGBT+ was considered to be incompatible with service in the armed forces. The government has explained this meant that those serving who …

Qualification of administrative discharge for Veterans of the ban

Abstract: Qualification of past administrative discharge for same-sex sexual acts, perceived sexual orientation or gender identity pursuant to the policy that homosexuality was …

Restoration of rank and/or commission for pre-1967 Veterans

Abstract: Public policy for the Restoration of rank and/or commission for those demoted in consequence of dismissal or discharge pursuant to historic law relating to surrounding …

The Independent Review of UK Government Welfare Services for Veterans

Abstract: This independent review into HMG-led veteran welfare services was commissioned in March 2023 as a joint Ministry of Defence (MOD) / Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) …

Forces Help to Buy scheme made permanent to help Service Personnel purchase housing

Abstract: The FHTB scheme encourages and supports Service Personnel to buy their own home, allowing them to borrow up to 50% of their gross annual salary.

Strategy for Our Veterans: 6 Monthly Report (August 2022)

Summary: This report will outline how the OVA is working with departments across government, as well as with external stakeholders, to deliver in each of these areas. …

A Better Deal for Military Amputees

Abstract: Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan have generated a sharp increase in the number of amputees who will leave the Armed Forces up to 2020. In addition, commitments made by …