Veterans UK

Veterans UK helpline

The Ministry of Defence’s Veterans UK helpline provides assistance on many issues including benefits, housing and welfare.

Help and support for when a veteran or service person dies

Information about bereavement compensation as well as support and guidance for the families and dependants of deceased armed forces personnel and veterans.

Veterans Welfare Service

How to get help from the Veterans Welfare Service.

Apply for a veterans badge

You can get an armed forces veterans badge if you’ve served in any of the UK armed forces - there’s no fee.

Requests for personal data and service records

How to apply for access to personal data held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).

Veterans UK helpline

Freephone (UK only): 0808 1914 2 18
Telephone (overseas): +44 1253 866 043
Email: veterans-uk@mod.gov.uk
Normal service 8.00 am to 4.00 pm Monday to Friday

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

Other Services

Please see our ASKLiON Service Support page for more support and services avaliable for veterans:

https://www.asklion.co.uk/kb5/nottingham/directory/advice.page?id=qfKiy4h26ks