On 2 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) jointly commissioned an Independent Review of UK Government welfare services for veterans.
Read moreOn 2 March 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) jointly commissioned an Independent Review of UK Government welfare services for veterans.
Read moreHundreds of LGBT+ Defence personnel attended a reception to celebrate Pride in London to recognise the vital role they have in defending our nation.
Read moreA review of UK Armed Forces incentivisation by Rick Haythornthwaite.
Read moreThis guidance addresses a number of FAQs in response to the lump-sum recognition payment scheme for eligible spouses who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015.
Read moreA one-off payment of £87,500 for eligible spouses in recognition of those who forfeited their pensions prior to 2015.
Read more423 modern homes have been purchased for Service families across the UK in a £173 million deal, as part of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Capital Purchase Programme.
Read moreThe Ministry of Defence have publish a Strategy and Action Plan to prevent suicide in the Armed Forces and support those affected by suicide.
Read moreMOD Services held its second face-to-face Lived Experience event in March at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, London – facilitated by Sir General Nick Pope, Chair of Cobseo, the Confederation of Service Charities – this follows their event in the autumn.
Read moreThousands of Armed Forces personnel to feature in the Coronation of Their Majesties King Charles III and Queen Camilla.
Read moreIn recognition of their significant contribution to the UK’s nuclear deterrent testing programme, potentially thousands of veterans and civilian staff, and next of kin, across the UK and Commonwealth can now apply for a commemorative medal.
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