Veteran's Cards
This is a real downer for me. Here in Canada I would get a discount in many places with a UK veteran card, but I cannot have one because I live in Canada!
I cannot be the only veteran who found a far better life abroad, surely this must change? I have a UK bank acct and NI number, just not the address. Oh well, the UK pisses on veterans once again…imagine my surprise.
I cannot be the only veteran who found a far better life abroad, surely this must change? I have a UK bank acct and NI number, just not the address. Oh well, the UK pisses on veterans once again…imagine my surprise.
Those who are feeling a little grumpy on this should note that these recent applications relate to a "test service" designed to work out any problems prior to the full service being released later. As such, the invitations were sent (containing Logins/passwords) to a number of individuals (c 500). Those hiding overseas should be patient (or grumpy).
Used the e-mail address in the link this morning and got an acknowledgement this afternoon inviting me to apply for the card. I created a new GOV.UK One account and followed the process, using my Android phone and my passport, to prove my identity and apply for the card. Took about 15-20 mins for the whole process.
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Nigerian In Law
Following my email the other day for which no acknowledgement was received (I did wonder if it had disapeared into the ether), I received an invitation to apply today. Long winded/thorough, needed to install the GOV.UK ID check app on my phone which validates passport photo page, scans the biometric chip and scans the face (not a photo, some sort of flashing light scan). It's a Beta service.
As I progressed one of the requirements sprung out; in order to qualify a person has to have served ONE DAY. Not sure what lower limit could be arrived at as a criteria for calling someone a Veteran but one day seems derisory. It also says that people resident overseas are not able to apply YET.
Enquiries can be sent to the following (copied from the application): [email protected]
NEO
As I progressed one of the requirements sprung out; in order to qualify a person has to have served ONE DAY. Not sure what lower limit could be arrived at as a criteria for calling someone a Veteran but one day seems derisory. It also says that people resident overseas are not able to apply YET.
Enquiries can be sent to the following (copied from the application): [email protected]
NEO
What, exactly, does this "Veteran's Card" do for us?
We have the Defence Discount Card and the "Blue Light" card which offer discounts in a few places - but not ones that I tend to use.
So, apart from free or discounted travel in London - which is of no use to me - what does this card offer other than another bit of plastic to carry in the wallet?
I doubt that it would gain me easier - or even faster - access to "public services" that are of interest to me, such as my GP or the NHS - so why do I need or want one?
Is it worth the bother to apply?
All answers gratefully received!
Happy New Year to you all.
We have the Defence Discount Card and the "Blue Light" card which offer discounts in a few places - but not ones that I tend to use.
So, apart from free or discounted travel in London - which is of no use to me - what does this card offer other than another bit of plastic to carry in the wallet?
I doubt that it would gain me easier - or even faster - access to "public services" that are of interest to me, such as my GP or the NHS - so why do I need or want one?
Is it worth the bother to apply?
All answers gratefully received!
Happy New Year to you all.
Following my email the other day for which no acknowledgement was received (I did wonder if it had disapeared into the ether), I received an invitation to apply today. Long winded/thorough, needed to install the GOV.UK ID check app on my phone which validates passport photo page, scans the biometric chip and scans the face (not a photo, some sort of flashing light scan). It's a Beta service.
As I progressed one of the requirements sprung out; in order to qualify a person has to have served ONE DAY. Not sure what lower limit could be arrived at as a criteria for calling someone a Veteran but one day seems derisory. It also says that people resident overseas are not able to apply YET.
Enquiries can be sent to the following (copied from the application): [email protected]
NEO
As I progressed one of the requirements sprung out; in order to qualify a person has to have served ONE DAY. Not sure what lower limit could be arrived at as a criteria for calling someone a Veteran but one day seems derisory. It also says that people resident overseas are not able to apply YET.
Enquiries can be sent to the following (copied from the application): [email protected]
NEO
“ Let’s award a Jubilee medal, should be a piece of cake with your computer thingy”
”Yessir - everyone?”
”Yes everyone”
”Even those that only joined yesterday?”
”Well, not them of course”
”So we will need to add a qualifying period?”
”Well yes, of course”
”And those that left the service yesterday?”
”Well them too”
”How far back should we go then?”
”Don’t be awkward”
”And what about those who are in but have been naughty boys and girls? Or those that have recently left and were naughty”
“Are you deliberately trying to be difficult?”
”Who sir, me sir, no sir, It’s the computer thingy”
And that is why it is probably one day’s service.
I did not actually have the above conversation, but I had one very like it.
Nigerian In Law
Are yes, thereby hangs a tale. For every simple idea there are myriad of complications.
“ Let’s award a Jubilee medal, should be a piece of cake with your computer thingy”
”Yessir - everyone?”
”Yes everyone”
”Even those that only joined yesterday?”
”Well, not them of course”
”So we will need to add a qualifying period?”
”Well yes, of course”
”And those that left the service yesterday?”
”Well them too”
”How far back should we go then?”
”Don’t be awkward”
”And what about those who are in but have been naughty boys and girls? Or those that have recently left and were naughty”
“Are you deliberately trying to be difficult?”
”Who sir, me sir, no sir, It’s the computer thingy”
And that is why it is probably one day’s service.
I did not actually have the above conversation, but I had one very like it.
“ Let’s award a Jubilee medal, should be a piece of cake with your computer thingy”
”Yessir - everyone?”
”Yes everyone”
”Even those that only joined yesterday?”
”Well, not them of course”
”So we will need to add a qualifying period?”
”Well yes, of course”
”And those that left the service yesterday?”
”Well them too”
”How far back should we go then?”
”Don’t be awkward”
”And what about those who are in but have been naughty boys and girls? Or those that have recently left and were naughty”
“Are you deliberately trying to be difficult?”
”Who sir, me sir, no sir, It’s the computer thingy”
And that is why it is probably one day’s service.
I did not actually have the above conversation, but I had one very like it.
NEO
I can see why it might be. It is a Veteran’s card. It is not a medal, a battle honour or even a record of service. It is just an acknowledgement that you drew the pay. If not one day, then when? And would you discriminate on the grounds for leaving after a short period of service, which could be many and various? Just as easy to say, if you took the shilling and got a Service Number, you can have a Card.
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Precisely, so why not reissue an ID card to those leaving as none expiring and stamped veteran across it, then do similar to those that had left, as now a leaver can retain their ID and also have this one, sense would have said have one card.
Then bin the defence card and transfer the benefits to the new ID and veterans version and any other card issued to Veterans or service members.
Then bin the defence card and transfer the benefits to the new ID and veterans version and any other card issued to Veterans or service members.
Very easy application process, took about 20 mins. Hopefully, it will give those of us whose passports and driving licenses have expired, some form of valid photo ID. Better than producing a pathetic Council Tax Bill !!
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