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Veterans Card
A UK Armed Forces Veteran ID card provides a number of benefits, including:
- Access to support services
The card can help you access services from the NHS, local authorities, and veterans’ charities.
- Proof of service
The card can be used to verify your service to the NHS, local authorities, and military charities.
- Discounts
You can use the card to get a Defence Discount Service card, which provides discounts at over 12,000 shops and restaurants. You can also get a Veterans’ Railcard, which offers up to a third off most rail travel in England, Scotland, and Wales.
- National Insurance Relief
You can claim National Insurance Relief for your employer in your first civilian role after service for up to 12 months.
- Free travel
You may be able to get free travel on public transport to and from remembrance events.
- Housing support
You may be able to get housing support and guidance from the Op FORTITUDE team.
- Identity checks
You can use the card to conduct identity checks using the One Login Service on GOV.UK.
- Online applications
You can use the card to apply online via GOV.UK.
Click on the Image above to apply online or click HERE
Our New Committee has been created
- Chair person: Mark Strachan
- Vice chair person: Major Heather Lawrie Taylor
- Secretary: Frank Maclavy
- Treasurer: Steven Lockwood
- Commitee members:
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- Beverly Cartwright
- Tony brown
- Susan Kirkwood Wright
- Stephen Morris
- Kellie Strachan
- Ali Mayne Page
- Peter Page
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We are currently working on a forecast of events going forward for the next three months. This will hopefully consist of visits/outings and a new book club Wellness and Wellbeing.
We are currently in the process with the help from our member Beverly Cartwright MBE to source locally a new holding facility for present and any new funding coming in for the future ,so please bear with us there as you are aware a lot to organise.