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| News release 19th May 2011 |
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From Tudor times to present day
Latest SPVA video looks at the history of the War Pension Scheme
The Service Personnel and Veterans Agency has released the fifth in its series of videos highlighting a variety of items of interest to the Service and veterans community.
In the latest of their video releases, SPVA presenter Don Goldie looks at the history of the War Pension Scheme. Now running in conjunction with the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, the original scheme can trace its roots back to Tudor times.
The first formal scheme to compensate battle casualties and their families was conceived during the reign of Elizabeth I over 400 years ago. Then, an ordinary soldier wounded in battle could expect to receive around £10 per year for his injuries. Now in the reign of the second Elizabeth, a dedicated organisation, SPVA ensures a comprehensive package of welfare and pension services encompassing the wider Veterans Community.
SPVA Spokesman Laurie Manton said:
“This latest video provides a fascinating view of how the War Pension Scheme has evolved from its rudimentary form in the 15th century to the sophisticated organisation which exists today. Our series of videos continue to give a valuable insight into the business of SPVA and the Veterans Community and the public response continues to be encouraging.”
The videocast and podcast will be available to view on the Veterans-UK website, and on various social media sites such as iTunes and YouTube.
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Notes to Editors:
- Veterans-UK was launched by the Ministry of Defence in April 2007 to provide a focal point for veterans to access services from the many different sources of help available. The Veterans-UK helpline, 0800 169 2277 and website www.veterans-uk.info are the main contact points.
- The Service Personnel and Veterans Agency is an Agency of the Ministry of Defence and provides essential support functions to the Armed Forces and veterans communities. These include Forces pay and HR, issue of all medals, casualty repatriation and compassionate services, pensions, injury/bereavement compensation and veterans welfare support.
- A veteran is anyone who has served in HM Armed Forces, regular or reserve including National Servicemen, former Polish forces under British command and Merchant Mariners who have seen duty in military operations (e.g. the Falklands Conflict). Veterans, who can be aged from 18 to well over 80, along with their families and dependents make up the veterans community and all are entitled to our services.
- SPVA prides itself on its communication with the Service and Veterans community. By embracing Digital and Social Media, it will be able to reach an even wider audience. The SPVA podcasts were launched in February 2010 followed by the first SPVA videocast launched on 18th May 2010.
- Using Digital and Social media products, SPVA aims to keep service personnel and veterans up to date with the latest happenings within the Agency and how they may impact on the wider Armed Forces community.
- SPVA podcasts and videos are now available on the SPVA Social Media Hub that can be accessed via the Veterans-UK website - http://www.veterans-uk.info - and are also syndicated via iTunes, the SPVA channel on YouTube [and MOD Social Media Hub http://www.blogs.mod.uk/homepage.html
For Further Information
Please contact Laurie Manton Service Personnel and Veterans Agency, on 07795 970407
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