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Public Policy eNews

The Legion's Public Policy Team has launched a free e-newsletter. The bi-monthly alert provides an update on welfare rights, health, Government initiatives and the Legion's policy work. Click here to subscribe.

Latest issue of Policy eNews (15 April 2008)
Issue 1 of Policy eNews (15 February 2008)

Public Policy documents

The Legion is the major voice for Service and ex-Service people throughout the year. We campaign and lobby on a wide range of issues, including mental and physical health, housing and homelessness, employment, community and adult care, disability, skills development and debt. Our aim is to continuously improve the welfare and support provided for veterans and their dependants of all ages.

Below are links to a number of public policy documents, grouped under type of document. All documents are in PDF format unless otherwise indicated.

Consultation Response

The Armed and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme

Inspection for Better Lives: a Quality Future
 

Briefing

Social Housing for ex-Service Personnel

Summary of National Audit Office report: Ministry of Defence: Leaving the Services

Policy Statement

War Pensions and Allowances - Uprating
 

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