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We’re doubling the number of VALOUR-recognised centres across the UK. 20 organisations will be joining the VALOUR network, meaning there will be at least one centre in every nation and region. But you can access it wherever you are in the UK at GOV.UK/VALOUR
20 new organisations are joining the VALOUR system, doubling the number of VALOUR-recognised centres. From health to housing, they’ll help veterans and their families get support. But wherever you live you can access VALOUR by phone or online at GOV.UK/VALOUR
Secretary of Defence Wes Streeting urges veterans affected by the LGBT Ban between 1967 and 2000 to apply for financial and non-financial recognition.
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ALT Text on pale blue and white background. Armed Forces Lgbt ban logo top left. Ministry of Defence logo top right. Text reads: Take the next step with support then shows Fighting with Pride, RBL and Ministry of Defence logos. To find out more visit gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban. Text in dog tag centre bottom reads: Apply by Dec 12
50 days to go.
If you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967-2000 you can apply for the Financial Recognition Scheme and other forms of recognition.
Apply by 12 December 2026.
gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
#LGBTBan #ArmedForcesGayBan #YouDeserveRecognition
ALT Red text: Armed Forces LGBT Ban 1967-2000. Black Ministry of Defence logo Black text in gold dogtag: Apply by 12 Dec 2026. White text: 50 days left to apply. Time is running out. Apply for recognition. Black text: Visit: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
Want to know what’s happening with the Troubles Bill? Northern Ireland veteran @jonnyball79 speaks to the Minister for Veterans and People @CalvinBailey to learn how it's helping families find answers, ensure justice can run its course, and strengthen protections for veterans.
What do you want to know about the latest on the Troubles Bill? Minister for Veterans and People @CalvinBailey will sit down with @jonnyball79, a Northern Ireland veteran and host of Veterans In Politics to answer the most asked. We’ll drop the interview next week.
🌎 Living abroad? Join over 1,000 veterans from more than 40 countries who have applied for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card. Visit gov.uk/veteran-card/apply to find out more and start your application. @ukinaustralia @UKdefenceUS @UKinGermany @UKinFrance @UKinCanada
For Dawn, recognition helped validate something that had never changed: she served, and her service had value. If you were affected by the Armed Forces LGBT Ban too, find out what recognition is available at: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban Applications close: 12 December 2026. #LGBTBan
For Lee, recognition helped bring two important parts of who he is back together – a proud gay man and a proud veteran. Find out more: gov.uk/affected-by-the-ban
Applications close: 12 December 2026.
