UK New Legislation,The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2025

The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2025

Introduction

The Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions (Amendment) Order 2025 is a statutory instrument made under the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Act 1915. The Order amends the Naval, Military and Air Forces Etc. (Disablement and Death) Service Pensions Regulations 2006.

Main Changes

The main changes made by the Order are as follows:

• The Order increases the rates of disablement pension for members of the armed forces who are disabled as a result of service.
• The Order increases the rates of widow’s pension for the widows of members of the armed forces who are killed on duty.
• The Order increases the rates of children’s pension for the children of members of the armed forces who are killed on duty.

Other Changes

The Order also makes a number of other changes, including:

• The Order amends the definition of “attendant allowance” to include an allowance for a carer who is not a family member.
• The Order amends the provisions relating to the payment of pensions to disabled members of the armed forces who are employed in civil employment.

Commencement

The Order came into force on 12th February 2025.

Impact

The Order is expected to benefit around 100,000 disabled members of the armed forces, and their families. The Order is also expected to improve the financial security of widows and children of members of the armed forces who are killed on duty.

Further Information

Further information about the Order can be found on the website of the Department for Work and Pensions.

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