Honour the Covenant

Launched in September 2007, Honour the Covenant is the Legion's ongoing campaign calling on Government to honour its life-long duty of care to those making a unique commitment to their country.

The Military Covenant does not have the force of law, but has been enshrined through convention, custom, and contemporary application, and it represents the Nation's moral commitment to its Armed Forces.

Some of the important changes made since the launch of the Honour the Covenant campaign include:

• An increase in compensation payments for injured personnel
• Extension of NHS priority treatment to all veterans
• Better access to veterans’ mental health services
• Increased funding for the Headley Court Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre
• Maintenance of place on NHS waiting lists for families who have to move as a result of military deployment
• Improved access to social housing for those who have left the Armed Forces

The Legion is doing its bit to see the Military Covenant is honoured through our 'Time to do your bit' campaign. Find out how to do your bit.

Policy Briefings

The Policy Briefings are detailed documents providing our full recommendations, discussing our concerns, and providing more context. They consist of:

The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Mental Healthcare for Serving Personnel and Veterans - Update
Healthcare for Veterans - Update
Support for bereaved Service Families
Further call to action on support for bereaved Service Families
Service Accommodation