Benefits, Pension and Compensation
Benefits Advice
Your local authority will be able to provide information and support on benefits and submitting a claim.
Your local Job Centre will be able to advise which employment related benefits you can claim.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)’s Armed Forces Champion for Northamptonshire and Leicestershire can also help you. You can email them on afc.leic.northants@dwp.gov.uk.
Citizens Advice provide independent financial advice on a range of topics, including Benefits. They have offices in Northampton, Corby, Wellingborough, Kettering, Towcester, and Daventry.
Pensions Advice
There are several organisations who can provide you with advice on your military pension. We recommend contacting one of the below services:
Compensation Advice
If you have been injured due to your time in service, you may be entitled to compensation payment from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Veterans UK can support you in submitting a claim.
Use the Gov.UK benefits calculator for an estimate of what benefits you may be able to claim.