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The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) provides lump sum payments and guaranteed income payments for injuries or illness caused by service after 6 April 2005. Claims must be made within 7 years of leaving service in most cases. The War Pension Scheme covers those injured before that date.
Veterans have priority access to NHS mental health treatment and social housing in many local authority areas. The Armed Forces Covenant places obligations on employers, health services and local authorities not to disadvantage veterans compared to civilians. The Service Complaints Ombudsman handles unresolved service complaints.
Key rights covered: AFCS compensation, War Pension, service complaints, housing priority, employment rights for reservists and veterans, and NHS mental health access. Verified against GOV.UK and Veterans UK.
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UK workers and residents have significant legal protections covering employment, housing, benefits, consumer rights and more. These rights are enshrined in legislation including the Employment Rights Act 1996, the Equality Act 2010, the Housing Act 1988, and the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
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