Armed Forces (Serving/Veteran)
If you are a serving member of the Armed Forces or a veteran, there may be benefits, grants or other financial support available to you and your family.
Benefits
If you are a serving member of the Armed Forces or a veteran, there may be benefits available to you and your family.
Apply for benefits
To check what benefits you might be entitled to quickly and easily, you can use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator.
To read more about the benefits available for people who are serving members of the Armed Forces or a veteran, select from the list.
Turn2us Benefits Calculator
To check what benefits you might be entitled to quickly and easily, you can use the Turn2us Benefits Calculator.
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
If you have an illness or injury caused by service in the Armed Forces on or after 6 April 2005.
Armed Forces Independence Payment
Alternative to receiving Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Disability Living Allowance (DLA).
War Pension Scheme
If you have an illness or injury caused by service in the Armed Forces before 6 April 2005 and are no longer serving in the Armed Forces.
Help with housing costs
If you are struggling with housing costs, there may be benefits, grants or other financial support available to you.
Grants
To find out what help may be available from grant-giving charities, you can use the Turn2us Grants Search.
There are a number of military charities that provide support, each with their own set of eligibility requirements. Help may be available to you from one of these charities, if you:
- Are still serving
- Are a veteran
- Serve or served as a regular or reserve, because of the Second World War or National Service
- Had a long or short period of service
- Are the partner, spouse, widow, widower or dependent child of someone who served.
Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card
The HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.
You can apply online or contact the Veterans UK Helpline on 0808 1914 218. It's free to apply.
Advice and support
Turn2us is unable to offer advice on individual situations. To find an adviser in your area to discuss your situation with, you can use our Find an Adviser