Employers hail industrious veterans
Former military personnel enjoy strong public support in the UK, a study has revealed.Some 71% of employers believe veterans have a strong work ethic, while a vast majority of fellow employees say...
View ArticleNew look for Roll of Honour service
The Armed Forces Memorial Roll of Honour service has been modernised. It is a searchable, electronic record, which contains the names of all UK Armed Forces personnel who have died during their...
View ArticleCensus figures deliver more veteran insights
Almost a third of UK Armed Forces veterans in England and Wales are 80 years of age or older, according to census data just released. The new findings, published by the Office for National Statistics,...
View ArticleInformation dashboard offers new snapshot of veterans
A new dashboard showing information about the veteran community is now publicly available. The veterans data dashboard, from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, has statistics in areas such as...
View ArticleFunding scheme opens in support of nuclear test veterans
The Office for Veterans’ Affairs has made £200,000 available to organisations to bid for in support of nuclear test veterans. Rishi Sunak at the National Memorial Arboretum Organisations will be able...
View Article£5million funding for cutting-edge veteran healthcare projects
Projects across the nation have won a share of more than £5million in funding to save and enhance lives for veterans. The 22 innovative healthcare schemes will bring advancements in technologies,...
View ArticleReview targets more effective welfare services for veterans
A major review has been announced into the effectiveness and efficiency of welfare services for veterans. The review, announced by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the Ministry of Defence, will...
View ArticleNew move for better deal for women veterans
Challenges faced by women who leave the services are to be considered as part of the Government’s first Women Veterans’ Strategy. Due to be launched later this year by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs,...
View ArticleMillions for fight against veteran homelessness
Up to £8million of funding is now available from the Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA) to help tackle the issue of veterans' homelessness. Charities and organisations are now able to bid for up to...
View ArticleLump sum for war widows to honour veterans' sacrifice
Widows of serving personnel who forfeited their pensions before 2015 could be eligible for a one-off payment of £87,500 as part of the Government's continued support for the armed forces, their...
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