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Research and Reports

Our team base all our work on the latest evidence and views from the Armed Forces community, our members, leading researchers, and experts.

Find out more about research we have commissioned and conducted over the past decade.

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RAND Europe: Armed Forces community Forecasts

Research forecasting how the UK Armed Forces community will change to 2045, helping shape future policy, services, and support.

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Understanding the Needs of the UK Armed Forces community

The Armed Forces community Needs Analysis is a research project by the Royal British Legion using the quantitative data of the profile and needs of the Armed Forces Community to inform future strategy, policy, and service delivery.

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Unpaid carers in the Armed Forces community

The aim of RBL's 2021 report is for carers in the Armed Forces community to feel valued and receive support that is tailored to their needs, thereby improving their quality of life and that of those they care for.

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The UK ex-Service community: A Household Survey

In 2014 we published results of the most comprehensive survey into the needs of the ex-Service community undertaken in the last ten years.

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Understanding the Impact of Hearing Impairment on Veterans

Hearing impairment is one of the most common health issues affecting Armed Forces veterans. This research explores how it impacts working-age veterans and whether current support meets their needs.

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Lost Voices

Our Lost Voices report brings together what we know about Service-related hearing problems, and calls on the Government to do more to support military personnel and veterans whose hearing has been damaged by their Service.
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Research and resources on Armed Forces community issues across the UK

Consultation responses

We lobby and advise national and local Government on issues related to the welfare of the Armed Forces community. As part of this process, we regularly contribute to Government reviews, Parliamentary Committee inquiries and consultations being run by other organisations.

A selection of a few of our recent consultation responses are available below. 

For more information, or if the document you’re looking for isn’t listed, please contact [email protected].

Coalitions and Partnerships

We work with other organisations and external partners to ensure that the needs of the ex-Service community are heard.
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Our campaigns

We’ve campaigned on issues that matter most to the Armed Forces community for 100 years and we’re continuing to adapt to their needs for the future.

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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.

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Manifestos

Our manifestos outline key actions we think government should take to improve services for those in the Armed Forces community.

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