IDA Feb – March 2023 Update

Operational Effectiveness of the Armed Forces February/March 2023 New Chief of Defence People refuses to meet with IDA. In what can only be interpreted as a closed mentality in the face of tumbling recruiting/retention figures, dissatisfaction being expressed on...

Veterans UK Medical Advisors

It is often difficult for Veterans to find out the details of the Medial Advisors in Veterans UK who have been dealing with their case. This page will list those advisors known to the IDA for ease of reference, all details are a matter of public record published on...
LGBT veterans can apply for forfeited medals

LGBT veterans can apply for forfeited medals

16th February 2021   MoD announcement that LGBT veterans can apply for forfeited medals – Independent Defence Authority view     Baroness Goldie DL, a junior Defence Minister, announced today that “Former service personnel will be invited to apply for...
IDA views on the Armed Forces Bill

IDA views on the Armed Forces Bill

  The Armed Forces Bill 2021 – IDA Comments This is the collective thoughts of the Independent Defence Authority regarding the opening debate on the Armed Forces Bill 2021, discussed in the House of Commons on 8th February 2021. Whilst it is recognised an Armed...
EUROMIL recognise the creation of the IDA

EUROMIL recognise the creation of the IDA

Creation Of The First UK Independent Defence Authority Original post is here: http://euromil.org/creation-of-the-first-uk-independent-defence-authority/ EUROMIL was informed that on 1 December 2020, the first Independent Defence Authority in the United Kingdom (UK)...