Armed services and veterans support
Oldham Council is proud of its men and women serving in the Armed Forces. The Council is committed to ensuring that all citizens of the Borough who are currently serving in the armed forces and veterans are not disadvantaged due to their service.
- Resolution in support of serving personnel and veterans - how the Council is taking action in support of service personnel and their families, veterans and their families, and bereaved armed forces families
Register to vote
If you are a member of the Armed Forces, or the husband, wife or registered civil partner of a member of the Armed Forces, you need to make sure that you are registered to vote.
If you’re based overseas or think you may be posted overseas in the next year, you should register as a Service Voter, as this allows you to register at a fixed address in the UK even if you move around.
For more information contact you Unit Registration Officer
ID card discounts
Working through the Town Centre Partnership various local shops offer a range of discounts to currently serving pesonnel on production of a current, valid ID card.
So far these include:
- Trespass 15% discount
- Clinton’s Cards 20% discount
- Demolition Clothing 10% discount
Support agencies
Service Personnel and Veterans Agency
Free help and advice on any issue if you have ever served in HM Armed Forces.
- Service Personnel and Veterans Agency website
- Phone: 0800 169 2277
SSAFA Forces Help
- SSAFA Forces Help website
- Phone: Oldham branch 0161 678 0329 (office hours Monday to Friday 9am – 12.30pm)
- Confidential helpline: 0800 731 4880 (open 10.30am – 10.30pm, 365 days a year)
Royal British Legion
- Royal British Legion website
- Phone: 08457 725 725 (open to the public, 9am - 4pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays)