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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 with his son Chissey

Supporting families with disability benefit claims

After being medically discharged from the Army, we helped Emmanuel Akor with a benefit claim for his young son who is autistic.

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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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Tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

The Royal British Legion is deeply saddened to learn of the death of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh.

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Rugby star backs Stop the Service Charge campaign

Rugby player Joe Cokanasiga is backing our calls to scrap fees for military personnel from the Commonwealth wishing to stay in the UK after service.

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Jason with his kids

How our supporters helped change the lives of a veteran and his family

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.

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Chris and his family reunited at Christmas

Reuniting a veteran with his family during Covid-19

After becoming separated during the Covid-19 pandemic, we helped reunite Army veteran Chris with his family in time for Christmas in 2020.

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