Following the announcement of the UK election on 4 July, Help for Heroes is updating its asks of the future government. But regardless of the election outcome, one priority remains certain: the next government must remove unfair barriers to financial support for veterans.
Too many veterans are having to fight the system to get the compensation and financial support they deserve – often while battling physical or mental illness and injuries from service.
We’re calling for the UK Government to remove unfair barriers to receiving compensation and benefits. They need to:
- Make sure veterans with chronic pain due to service receive compensation which accounts for the long term, debilitating impact on their lives. Right now they are being excluded.
- Stop including compensation as income when it comes to deciding on benefits for veterans. That's just not right. It should be compensation fair and square.
- End multiple assessments for amputees to qualify for benefits. Amputees often have to re-prove their entitlement every two years
Call on the Government to remove unfair barriers to financial support and compensation for veterans – sign the petition today!
For more detailed information about any of these demands see our 2024 Manifesto.
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