Charities are warning that as many as 1,000 LGBT veterans could miss a deadline to register for compensation related to the UK’s former ban on gay people serving in the armed forces. The warning is aimed at veterans who have not yet signed up for the scheme. Charities say some eligible people may be unaware of the process, may have difficulty accessing information, or may not have completed registration before the cut-off date. They are urging those affected to come forward as soon as possible and ensure they have registered to be considered. The reports describe the deadline as a key step for veterans seeking compensation connected to past restrictions. No new government announcement or change to the scheme’s terms is reported in the coverage provided; instead, the focus is on potential missed registrations and the need for eligible veterans to act before the deadline. The situation is presented as urgent by the charities, which are calling for wider awareness so veterans do not lose their chance to apply.