Anyone who has served one day or more with the British Armed Forces as a Regular, Reservist, National Serviceman or Merchant Mariner may be entitled to extra opportunities and support. Age Scotland is here to offer older ex-Armed Forces personnel tailored information and advice which can help in later life.

Information and Advice
Through the Age Scotland Helpline, we offer older ex-Armed Forces personnel, their dependent family members and their carers tailored information and advice. We can also connect them with support, where appropriate, from our Armed Forces charity partners.

Unforgotten Forces
The Unforgotten Forces programme concluded in July 2026 following the end of project funding. Although the consortium is no longer formally coordinated, the connections, partnerships and shared commitment developed through the programme continue.

Unforgotten Forces Magazine
The Unforgotten Forces free magazine includes news and topical features for older ex-Armed Forces personnel in Scotland.