Veterans UK Helpline

If you are a veteran or a family member, you can call for free support from the Ministry of Defence's Veterans UK. It covers Veterans Services, Defence Transition Services and injury or bereavement compensation scheme payments.

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The number is freephone from within the UK. There is a separate dedicated bereavement line, 0800 1693458, which is only for bereavement calls.

Hours
8.00am to 4.00pm, Monday to Friday
Coverage
UK-wide
Languages
English
Best for
Veterans
Last checked
October 3, 2026

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We list this organization because it is a national service for the need on this page. We’re not affiliated with it, and we don’t speak for it. Last checked October 3, 2026: we opened its own site and confirmed this link and number. We don’t call the lines, and hours can change — their site has the latest.

Heavy moment? Call Samaritans on 116 123 — or we’re here.

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