LONDON, June 16 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news:

A new online form is now available, making iteasier and quicker to refer toVeterans Services,whoprovideinformation,guidanceand welfaresupport tothosewho have left or are transitioning out of the Armed Forces.

The formoffersa simpleandsecure way for veterans, serving personnel, and those supporting them torequestassistanceandsupportingguidance.It removes the need to download and complete paper or PDF forms, allowing referrals to besubmitteddirectly to the Veterans Services team who will build and manage your case.

Most referrals can be completed in just a few minutes if you have the relevant information to hand. This may include contact details for you or the person being referred, such as a telephone number, address, Service number, National Insurance number, and date of birth. If you have not served, you can still make a referral-just provide the details of the serving person or veteran you are supporting.

What happens next?

Oncesubmitted, your referral is sent directly to theMOD'sVeterans Services Triage team. They will review the information andclassify the need beforearrangingthe mostappropriate support, including contact from a Case Manager where needed.

Other ways to refer

Existing referral routes, including downloadable forms, remain available. However, the new online form is the quickest and easiest option for most users.

Start a referral

You can access the online form and find out more about Veterans Services here:https://www.gov.uk/guidance/get-help-from-veterans-services

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