December 2023 – Chair Update

Now that it is December we can talk about Christmas and New Year…
Latest: Ex Gratis Payment

Here is the latest update on our fight concerning the ex gratis payment.
Email from Chair re Ex Gratia Payment

I am asking everyone who had to surrender their war widows pension to please apply right away for the ex gratia payment if you have not already done so.
Chair Reply to Dr Murrison Letter – Campaign 300 Update

Please find attached my reply to Dr Murrison’s letter, received yesterday
Dr Murrison’s Letter -Campaign 300 update

I will reply tomorrow after I have calmed down enough to point out all of the mistakes made in this correspondence. My reply will be sent to you tomorrow. Yours […]
November 2023 – Chair Update

During October I had meetings with Dr Murrison at the Defence Bereavement Service and with the team at Norcross who deal with the bereaved as well as with Veterans. I […]
MOD Research ‘Apply for a Medal’ digital service

Good afternoon, My name is Karen Awere and I am a User Researcher working in the Ministry of Defence. Myself and my colleague Paul Trueblood are currently running research in respect […]
Supporting Our Veterans Consultation

This consultation will enable us to better understand veterans, their families and their experiences in the community.
Ex Gratis Payment

One of our members managed to have a discussion with Veteran’s UK today after she had
experienced some difficulties with the form. She was given some useful information which I
am now passing onto you.
Good Grief Trust – Cafe Packs Now Available

Put the kettle on and invite friends, family and those who may be bereaved in your community, to come together for an hour or two, between the 2nd and 8th of December and raise awareness of the help available to those grieving both locally and nationally.