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Campaigns

Our campaigns look to improve the lives of everyone in the Armed Forces community and make sure their voice is heard.

Armed Forces personnel taking part in a Veteran's strategy debate in parliament

Veterans Strategy

Since the Government published its Veterans Strategy in November 2018 we have been collecting feedback from the Armed Forces community.

Veterans Strategy
Soldier walking alone along roadside

Loneliness and social isolation in the Armed Forces Community

What are the unique triggers, and what barriers exist to seeking support.

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Veteran Darren Fuller painted at the Houses of Parliament to show how the Armed Forces community is currently invisible on the UK Census

Count Them In

We did it! Following a campaign by RBL and Poppyscotland the Government will for the first time include a question on the Armed Forces in the next UK Census in 2021.

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Making the benefits system fit for Service

Improving support for veterans with military compensation

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Other campaigns

Asbestos related cancer and the Military

Compensation rules for veterans who develop Mesothelioma from working with asbestos during Service have been changed.

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Members of the Armed Forces community celebrating

Covenant in the community

Every local authority in Great Britain has signed a pledge to implement the principles of the Armed Forces Covenant in their communities.

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Loneliness and social Isolation briefing for local authorities

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Two soldiers in camouflage uniform with crossed arms

Commonwealth personnel visa fees

We are calling for an end charges Commonwealth personnel face when they leave the UK Armed Forces and apply to continue to live in the country.

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Veteran who won compensation after The Royal British Legion's successful Insult to Injury campaign

Insult to injury

Military compensation is no longer taken to cover injured veterans’ social care costs in Great Britain thanks to our successful campaign.

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Gulf War illnesses

We believe that Gulf War veterans who have developed illnesses as a result of their Service should be properly supported.

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Discover more about our Public Affairs and Public Policy work across strategic areas of importance

Campaigns, Policy and Research
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