We recognise the value of serving personnel, veterans, Reserve Forces and military families, and promises to ensure those that serve or have served, and their families, will be treated fairly and will not be disadvantaged by their military life.
The Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is enshrined in law.
The covenant says we we must recognise the unique nature of armed forces service and ensure that there is no disadvantage as a result of service, for example in accessing our services.
We also have to allow special treatment where justified, such as in the case of the bereaved or injured.
The Armed Forces Community Covenant is the local level version of the Armed Forces Covenant. We have signed up and pledged our support for it.
The Armed Forces Community Covenant aims to meet the needs of Armed Forces communities, by enabling public services, charities, businesses, communities and individuals to work with the military to provide the most appropriate advice, support and services.
The Royal British Legion have a best practice guide to the covenant in the community.
Support for armed forces personnel
Royal British Legion cost of living grant
This cost of living grant is designed to assist people who need help in a quick and easy way with everyday essentials such as kitchen appliances, clothes, and energy costs.
You can find out, if you can get their support if you are struggling to pay for items and services you need and apply on their website: Royal British Legion cost of Living Grant
Armed Force Covenant Fund Trust
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust awards grants that support the Armed Forces community.
They are both a charity and a Non-Departmental Public Body, or NDPB. They deliver high impact programmes, including administration of the £10 million Armed Forces Covenant Fund, each year.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund has four broad funding themes:
- non-core healthcare services for veterans
- removing barriers to family life
- Extra support, both in and after Service, for those that need help
- measures to integrate military and civilian communities and allow the Armed Forces community to participate as citizens
Support in moving in to civilian life
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is an organisation, recognised by the MOD, that provides support and advice to leavers of the armed forces who are moving in to civilian life.
Support for older veterans in care homes
The Veteran Friendly Framework supports care providers in identifying veterans and their wellbeing needs.
