The covenant focusses 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
Further information about support services available to both serving personnel and their families, and veterans and their families are provided on GOV.UK.
Find information about working, jobs and pensions for members of the armed forces and their families here.
For more information about the background of the Armed Forces Covenant go to the covenant policy.
You can also read the Armed Forces Covenant promise in full here.