JAMES McMurdock, Member of Parliament for South Basildon and East Thurrock, is calling for greater awareness of thousands of unclaimed Armed Forces pensions, amid estimates that around 17,000 former service personnel and their families may be entitled to pension payments that have never been claimed.
Mr McMurdock recently met with the Forces Pension Society who are calling for greater awareness, which James supports, to ensure that veterans and their loved ones receive the support and financial recognition they have earned through their service.
Mr McMurdock is encouraging anyone who has previously served in the Armed Forces, as well as spouses and families of former personnel, to check whether they may be entitled to an unclaimed pension.
James McMurdock said: “our Armed Forces personnel make enormous sacrifices in service to our country. The pensions they earn are a reflection of the years of dedication and duty. It is deeply concerning that thousands of Armed Forces pensions remain unclaimed. Money that rightly belongs to veterans and their families and therefore not reaching the people it was intended to support.”
“I want to help raise awareness of this issue and encourage anyone who believes they may be eligible, or who has a family member who has served, to check their entitlement. A simple inquiry could make a significant difference.”
James McMurdock MP is urging anyone who thinks they might be entitled to an Armed Forces pension or knows a former service member who may not have claimed their pension, to seek advice and check their eligibility.
