Armed Forces Covenant

The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, are treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy and society they serve with their lives.
What is being done?
The Armed Forces Covenant focuses on helping members of the Armed Forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.
This support is provided in a number of areas including:
- education and family well-being
- having a home
- starting a new career
- access to healthcare
- financial assistance
- discounted services
Find out how the Armed Forces Covenant supports you as a member of the Armed Forces community.
Find support services for military and Defence personnel and their families.
Find further information for Veterans and their families.
Find further information about the background of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Who is involved?
The Covenant supports serving personnel, Service leavers, Veterans, and their families. And is fulfilled by the different groups that have committed to making a difference.
These include:
- Central government, overseen by the Ministerial Covenant and Veterans Board
- Single Services (Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force)
- Businesses of all sizes
- Local government
- Charities
- Communities
- Cadet Forces and their Adult Volunteers
Read the list of ministers with responsibility for the Ministerial Covenant and Veterans issues.
Does it apply to you?
If you are a member of the Armed Forces, a Veteran, or a family member, the Armed Forces Covenant offers a wide variety of support to ensure you are being treated fairly.
If you are a business, or a community organisation, you can find out how to show your support.
This site will help direct you to the most relevant information regarding policies, services and projects that you can benefit from.
Who can I speak to about this?
For more about the Covenant and what it means for you, contact Highland Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Association’s Regional Employer Engagement Directors in Dundee.
Call Roy McLellan on 01382 631022 or email at [email protected].
Call Ray Watt on 01382 631026 or email at [email protected].