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Armed forces

Get free help and support from Shelter if you're in the armed forces or after you’ve left and need housing advice.

More useful information

Get help with costs

Get help from money and benefits advisers for veterans and their families

Know your housing rights

Homeless ex-services may qualify for housing as homeless under special rules

Get injury compensation

Consider the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme if you are injured or disabled in service

Consider home ownership

Want to get on the property ladder? See if the armed forces home ownership scheme could help

Keep your Services accommodation

If your partner is living in service family accommodation and you die in service, they may be able to stay on for two years

Check all housing options

Specialist organisations may help with housing or adaptations if you are disabled when in the forces.

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