Housing - Guidance And Advice | Royal British Legion

Housing guidance for veterans and members of the Armed Forces community

For those whose accommodation lacks essentials, or is impractical given their specific mobility or medical needs, to those facing homelessness, RBL can provide advice and practical support.

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Advice on housing insecurity and accommodation situations

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Housing Advice

If you've found yourself in difficulty over housing, these resources will help you find the specialist support and information you need.

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Social housing

Learn what is social housing, and find out about eligibility, how to apply, and options for veterans, serving personnel, and their families.

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Housing options for serving personnel

Read our guide and discover the different accommodation options available for serving personnel. Get tips on how you can go about finding a place to live.

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Service family accommodation guide

Find out what is your housing entitlement after a relationship breakdown if you are currently serving and if you are not service personnel.

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Homelessness support

Find out how to access help with homelessness in an emergency or if you are facing homelessness soon and the support the RBL provides to the Armed Forces community.

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Op fortitude

Op FORTITUDE is the referral system put in place to help ex-service personnel find housing support. Learn about who is eligible and how it could help you.

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Scottish veterans residences (SVR)

Scottish Veterans Residences offers housing and help to veterans in need in Scotland. Find out the services it provides, like the Transitional Support Programme.

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