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Member of 4th Regiment Royal Artillery in PPE

How the Army are supporting mass testing

This year the Armed Forces have stepped in to support the Covid-19 response and are now supporting the roll out of mass testing in Liverpool.

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25 tips for managing your money at Christmas

In the run up to Christmas lots of people have money worries. Follow our top 25 tips to help you plan, budget and save money this Christmas.

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Together at Christmas

Together at Christmas is our annual community initiative to combat loneliness at social isolation.

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Jon Hilton and the Lord Mayor

Why I ran my last run for RBL

Days before an operation to amputate his left leg, former solider Jon Hilton ran 5k to raise funds for the Poppy Appeal.

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Liverpool mass testing centre

Supporting mass Covid-19 testing

In 2019, WO2 Sergeant Major Sean Butcher was deployed on UN peacekeeping mission Op Tosca in Cyprus before, having only been home a few months, being sent, along with his unit, to support the NHS’s response to Covid-19.

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Supporting fellow veterans through lockdown

During the Covid-19 lockdowns, WW2 veteran Dennis volunteered to help lift the spirits of isolated and vulnerable people in his community.

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Barbara Windsor at London Poppy Day 2017

A tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor

Everyone at The Royal British Legion is incredibly sad to hear of the passing of Dame Barbara Windsor. An unforgettable character, Dame Barbara brought joy to all who knew her with her infectious laugh and personality.

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Steve King at home

How we helped veteran Steve avoid homelessness

Army veteran Steve King is looking forward to his first Christmas in his new home after we rescued him from homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Julian Groves

Julian's story 

When Covid-19 restrictions were announced earlier this year, ex-Army medic Julian Groves wasn’t initially phased, but soon realised he needed to start interacting with people again and joined our Telephone Buddy scheme.

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Serving overseas at Christmas

Martin Skirth will spend Christmas apart from his family this year, so we sent them a special Royal British Legion Christmas pudding as part of our Together at Christmas initiative.

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Supporting people with benefit claims

When Ann Michelle Thompson’s disability benefit was removed, we helped her appeal the decision and get it reinstated.

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Emmanuel in his navy Invictus Games Team UK kit. He is sat on a volleyball court holding a volleyball up in the air in one of his hands. He is smiling.

 Invictus Games: Emmanuel’s story  

Army veteran Emmanuel on how the Invictus Games is helping him adjust to life outside the Armed Forces after medical discharge.

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Jake getting his new trike

Jake's story

Jake Shroff was struggling with isolation and living with PTSD when he reached out for help to buy a new trike to regain some independence.

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Five ways we support ex-serving into employment

From career advice to employment grants, RBL can help support you and your family, during and after your time in the Armed Forces.

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A tribute to Captain Sir Tom Moore

Everyone at the Royal British Legion is incredibly saddened to hear of the passing of Captain Sir Tom Moore.

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Veteran Darren Fuller painted outside the Houses of Parliament

Veterans hidden in plain sight

For the first time veterans will be identified in the 2021 census and will no longer be hidden in plain sight. After four years of hard-fought campaigning, legislation was finally passed in June 2020.

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