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

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Veterans Strategy

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

Veterans Strategy

Veterans Strategy

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

Veterans Strategy
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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 the Legion 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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Count Them In

We did it! Following a campaign by the Legion 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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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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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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Veteran Darren Fuller painted at the Houses of Parliament to show how the Armed Forces community is currently invisible on the UK Census
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Count them in

Following a campaign by the Legion 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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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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Veteran who won compensation after The Royal British Legion's successful Insult to Injury campaign
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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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Armed Forces personnel taking part in a Veteran's strategy debate in parliament
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Veterans Strategy

We have put forward over 100 recommendations to the UK Government on how to implement their veterans strategy.

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Loneliness and social isolation

In 2018 we conducted research into loneliness and social isolation in the Armed Forces Community, examining causes, triggers and barriers to support.

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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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Making the benefits system fit for Service 

The Legion's 2020 report explores how disabled veterans experience the social security system and the unique barriers that they face to accessing statutory support.

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