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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:
        • Beverly Cartwright
        • Tony brown
        • Susan Kirkwood Wright
        • Stephen Morris
        • Kellie Strachan
        • Ali Mayne Page
        • Peter Page

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.

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