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New Director General

The Royal British Legion has announced Mark Atkinson, current Chief Executive Officer at RNID, the national charity supporting people who are deaf, have hearing loss, or tinnitus, as its new Director General.

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British Army M110 self-propelled gun in action © IWM (GLF 1280)

Response to the Armed Forces Bill

Royal British Legion urges the UK Government to improve the Armed Forces Bill to enable the Covenant to truly deliver on behalf of those who have served our country.

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Dame Barbara Windsor London Poppy Day 2015

Celebrity Supporters

RBL would like to thank our friends from the world of the arts and entertainment who have recently given up their time to help us support the Armed Forces community.

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How to take part in Remembrance this year

Acts of Remembrance come in many forms and there are lots of different ways to get involved.

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Remembering Dunkirk - We were still soldiers by God

Harry Leigh-Dugmore was evacuated from Dunkirk as part of Operation Dynamo in May 1940. Read his remarkable story.

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Officers' Association

The Officers' Association is the only Tri-Service organisation that looks after officers.

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The Legion offering expert advice to the Armed Forces community at a Pop In Centre

Veterans ID card

Check our guide and learn what a Veterans ID card is, eligibility, the application process and benefits of obtaining one. Find all the information you need to know here.

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A couple who have received support from the Royal British Legion sitting on a sofa

Employment guides for families

Finding civilian employment as a partner, spouse, or child of a service person can present its own challenges. Our guidance will help you to explore available opportunities.

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Recovery Through the Arts Courses

Our Recovery through the Arts programme helps support people’s recovery and transition into civilian life after leaving the Armed Forces.

Recovery through the arts courses

Patricia & Jean in Patricia's Garden 2020 RDA Photography©RDAphotography

Codebreaking sisters of WW2

While sisters Pat Davies & Jean Argles served in the Second World War as codebreakers, their father had been captured and taken as a prisoner of war in the Far East.

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Finding service personnel, ex-service personnel, friends and relatives

Looking for a veteran, ex-service member, or relative? Check our guide to find information about MOD resources to contact service personnel and other ways to find people.

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Veteran Tim Mackereth working as a blacksmith

Employment

Whether there’s a need for career advice, to retrain, to set up a business, or to find a job, RBL offers practical support and help accessing specialist services. Find out more!

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Transition and resettlement support for the Armed Forces community

Learn about resettlement and transitioning out of the Armed Forces, including support available to you whether you are currently serving, ex-service or a family member.

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