The Armed Forces Covenant is a commitment to ensure that of all those who are currently serving, or have previously served in the armed forces, along with their families, are treated with fairness and respect within our community.
Duston Parish Council is proud to show its support by Signing the Armed Forces Covenant.
Armed Forces Covenant (PDF, 230 Kb)
Duston Parish Council Armed Forces Covenant
Defence Medical Welfare Service
Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) is an independent charity providing medical welfare to those who have, and continue to, serve on the frontline.
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The Veterans’ Gateway service is the first point of contact for all Tri-Service veterans, and their families. Its expert content covers welfare areas: housing, employment, finances, living independently, mental wellbeing, families and communities, and physical health.
Its unique support (both in the UK and abroad) is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant. And supported by charities and organisations and individuals, including the the National Health Service (NHS), the Government of the United Kingdom (GOV.UK) and the Ministry of Defence (MOD).
National Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise that together we acknowledge and understand that those who serve or have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, should be treated with fairness and respect in the communities, economy, and society they serve with their lives.
DPC Employer Recognition Scheme Bronze Award Certificate (PDF, 108 Kb)
DPC AFC Employer Certificate