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Your Rights as a Veteran

Plain-English. Legally referenced. No jargon. No paywall.

Every right listed here is backed by UK law or official government policy. Click any section to read the detail.

Your Employment Rights

5 rights & entitlements

As a veteran you have the same employment rights as any UK worker — plus additional protections under the Equality Act if you have a service-related condition.

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Veterans have enhanced rights when applying for social housing and specialist support is available for those facing homelessness.

Healthcare Entitlements

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Veterans are entitled to priority NHS treatment for conditions related to their service, and specialist mental health services are available free of charge.

Financial Support & Benefits

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A range of financial support is available to veterans, including compensation for injuries sustained in service and ongoing pension entitlements.

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Support for Families

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The families of veterans carry their own burden. Dedicated support exists for spouses, partners, children and bereaved families.

📞 Need Help Now?

Free helplines. Available now. You deserve support.

Veterans Gateway

One stop for all veteran support — housing, health, employment, finance

0808 802 1212

24/7 free · www.veteransgateway.org.uk

Op COURAGE

NHS mental health service for veterans

NHS 111 (ask for veteran pathway)

Self-refer, no GP needed · www.nhs.uk/opcourage

Combat Stress

Specialist PTSD treatment for veterans

0800 138 1619

24/7 free · www.combatstress.org.uk

Veterans UK

MOD pensions and compensation

0808 191 4218

Mon–Fri free · www.gov.uk/veterans-uk

SSAFA

Welfare support for veterans and families

0800 731 4880

Mon–Fri free · www.ssafa.org.uk

Royal British Legion

Welfare, benefits, housing support

0808 802 8080

24/7 free · www.britishlegion.org.uk

Samaritans

Crisis support, free and confidential

116 123

24/7 free · www.samaritans.org

Career Transition Partnership

Employment support for service leavers

0333 202 1099

Mon–Fri · www.ctp.org.uk