BEAUCHAMP LODGE 1422 - The West Kent Military Lodge

Extraordinary - Veterans UK

Author:
Kieran Smith
Website and social media officer for the West Kent Military Lodge #1422
Date:
1 August 2022
What does Veterans UK do?

Veterans UK provides free support for veterans and their families, including a helpline, Veterans Welfare Service, Defence Transition Services and injury/bereavement compensation scheme payments.

Veterans UK is part of the Ministry of Defence (MOD). They help ex-service personnel get appropriate support from government, local authorities, independent bodies and the charity sector.

They are responsible for:

  • Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)
  • War Pension Scheme (WPS)
  • Armed Forces Pensions
  • Veterans Welfare Service (VWS)
  • Defence Transition Services
Veterans UK helpline

TheirUK helpline staff offer specific advice on war disablement pension and armed forces compensation scheme claims. The helpline also offers advice on other issues including benefits, pensions, loans and grants, emergency accommodation, finding a job, retraining, health issues, welfare concerns, service records and medals.

They also have up to date information on central/local government and ex service organisations, and other voluntary groups.

Contact Details

Veterans UK
Tomlinson House
Norcross
Thornton Cleveleys
FY5 3WP

Email veterans-uk@mod.gov.uk

Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 2 18

Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043

8.00 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday

When the helpline is closed, callers will be given the option to be routed to The Samaritans 24hr helpline.

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