Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Veterans Welfare Service helps veterans with the cost of living crisis.

The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) provides bespoke advice and assistance following a holistic assessment of need which is tailored to each individual's specific circumstances. An individual maybe referred to the VWS for one issue and financial pressures become evident during the holistic assessment. Where financial assistance is required by Veterans the VWS can assist with benefits checks, completion of application forms and signposting. The VWS is part of Veterans UK which processes the Disability Cost of Living payment for eligible veterans whose only Government-paid income is from a War Disablement Pension.