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In 2009 the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund provided financial assistance with the costs of boarding school fees for 23 children whose parent died whilst serving in the RAF, or whose parent had been severely disabled whilst serving. It also helped with private day school fees for seven children, three of whom had special needs, [...]
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The Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA) today announced the launch of a series of podcasts which will aim to keep service personnel and veterans up to date with the latest happenings within the Agency and how they may impact on the wider veterans community.
The podcasts will cover a range of issues including Armed Forces [...]
Please click on the following link to review the latest Ministry of Justice press notice on the changes to the Coroner’s system http://www.justice.gov.uk/news/newsrelease010210d.htm
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Under the Review of the War Pension Scheme the Widows’ Associations continue to lobby for the War Widow’s Pension to be paid for life for all War Widow/ers.
Overpayment of Pension
Some members have had letters regarding the claw back of over payments of the Forces Family Pension. Under no circumstances can Paymaster take money from your monthly [...]
The SPVA at Norcross is restructuring the Veterans Welfare Service and hopes to complete this exercise early in 2010. Some local Welfare Service Offices will be relocated. If and when this happens in your Region you will be informed, by letter from the SPVA and given details of the telephone number to contact the local [...]
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War Widow/ers and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme War Widow/ers and Partners are entitled to the Forces Family Railcard if your War Pension and your Forces Family Pension is in payment or your AFCS benefits and Forces Family Pension are in payment. There is no age restriction. Dependant children in full time education may have a [...]
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Service Personnel and Veterans Agency (SPVA) – This is the name by which the Veterans Agency, Norcross and the Armed Forces Pension Scheme Office in Glasgow is now known.
Queries regarding your War Widow/ers Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme benefits (AFCS) can be answered by the SPVA at Norcross.
Veterans UK Helpline – 0800 169 2277
Queries [...]
Scholarships & Grants
The Scholarships are available for young people aged 9 – 25 (which may include a gap year).
Each scholarship is valued at up to £1,500 per annum.
Educational Grants
Grants valued at up to £1000 per annum are available to applicants who meet the qualifying criteria. Applicants may include mature students seeking full or part time [...]