Transition
Defence Transition Services can assist Service families who may face challenges in their transition to civilian life.
Transition Guidance
Career Transition Partnership - GOV.UK
Getting additional support when leaving the armed forces - GOV.UK
Information and guidance on civilian housing - GOV.UK
Support for veterans and their families - GOV.UK
Veterans Welfare Service - GOV.UK
Service Leaver's Guide - GOV.UK
Additional Information
Armed Forces Covenant: guidance and support - GOV.UK
Transition to Civilian Life - Army
Families and Veterans - Royal Navy
Launch of Defence Transition Services - Royal Air Force
Department for Work & Pensions - GOV.UK
National Careers Service - GOV.UK
Scottish Government Guidance | Gov.Scot
Welsh Government Guidance | GOV.WALES
Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland
Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland, formerly known as Aftercare Service. You can email the service at DBSAFVS-VWS-NI@mod.gov.uk
Third Sector Guidance
Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities
Don't forget: There is an abundance of additional information, for example MOD policy and guidance. Please ask your Service person to look for the following information internally via Defence Connect and defnet.
AGAI 78 - Army policy (including Medical Discharges) can be found on defnet
JSP 950 - Overarching Tri-Service medical discharge policy can be found on defnet
HiVE information support can be found on SharePoint.
For more support and guidance: please visit the single Service, HIVES and Families Federation websites linked below.
Single Services
Families Federation Links
Page last updated: 7 May 2025