Military Veterans
Last Updated: Friday, 11 July 2025A large number of Armed Forces veterans have not claimed their pension.
Veterans UK have recently conducted a survey to trace those that may be entitled and have written to around 13,000 veterans who may have a potential claim.
To date there have only been 5,000 responses and of which 3,000 have now started to receive their pension. The missing claims represent around £23m in pension payments and a further £20m in pension lump sums.
Therefore, should you, a family member or friend have been contacted by JPAC and invited to submit a claim and have not yet responded, you are encourage, or please advise them to do so.
To prevent any delays or issues tracing you at a later date, please contact the JPAC Enquiry Centre on 0800 085 3600 and/or complete the relevant form at www.gov.uk.
Once any application form is received, JPAC will advise of receipt and then details of your pension payments will follow.
Royal British Legion
The Royal British Legion is here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families.
They support serving and ex-serving personnel all year round, every day of the week.
Their support starts after one day of service and continues through life, long after service is over.
Telephone: 0808 802 8080 every day 8am to 8pm
Tom Harrison House
This is a specialist addiction recovery service based in Liverpool.
Address: 4 Argyle Road, Liverpool. L4 2RS.
Telephone 0151 909 8481
SSAFA
Telephone 0800 260 6780 Monday to Thursday 9am to 7pm Friday 9am to 4pm.