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Disability & Seniors

War Widow's or Widower's Pension

A tax-free pension paid to the surviving spouse or civil partner of someone who died as a result of service in HM Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.

Who it's for

Disability & Seniors

Typical Weekly Amount

Basic rate up to £188.15 per week (plus additional supplementary age and child allowances)

Administered By

Veterans UK / MOD

Eligibility Criteria

Tick off each condition below. You'll usually need to meet all of them to qualify.

Step-by-Step: How to Apply

  1. 1

    Download form WPA0001 from GOV.UK or contact Veterans UK on freephone 0808 1914 218.

  2. 2

    Provide details of your partner's service history, death certificate, and medical link to military service.

  3. 3

    Payments are deposited directly into your bank account on a weekly or monthly basis.

Local council top-up

Check local council Armed Forces Covenant tax relief and housing schemes

War Pensions are fully or partially disregarded by local councils when assessing entitlement to Council Tax Reduction and Housing Benefit under local covenant schemes.

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Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)

Compensation for military personnel who suffer injury, illness, or medical discharge caused by service in the UK Armed Forces on or after 6 April 2005.

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Bereavement Support Payment

Financial help for individuals whose husband, wife, civil partner, or cohabiting partner with whom they had children has passed away.

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War Disablement Pension

Tax-free compensation paid to ex-service personnel who suffered an illness, injury, or disability caused by serving in the UK Armed Forces before 6 April 2005.

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