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Learn different ways to scatter ashes in the UK and overseas, and find some advice and guidance on some of the regulations in the UK and abroad.
The welfare and wellbeing of the Armed Forces has been at the heart of RBL since our inception in 1921. One of our earliest interventions saw us create a dedicated hospital and village to support ex-serving personnel suffering from tuberculosis after the First World War.
The battle continued for weeks after D-Day in the villages, towns, fields and hedgerows of Normandy, with the allies experiencing heavy casualties.
Norman ‘Norrie’ Bartlett’s extraordinary service in the Royal Navy took him across global conflict zones, culminating in the Pacific, and witness to the war’s end.
Check our guide and find out advice and support options for veterans and their families dealing with dementia, including organisations that can help.
Your support is the driving force behind everything we do. We hope you enjoy this video which shows how your help really does make a big difference.
Our NHS registration guide provides guidance for veterans on accessing civilian healthcare services, including GP and dental registration. Read more here.
Owning a valid Railcard may help to reduce the cost of travel. Learn what are the discounted rail travel options for serving and retired armed forces members.
After being diagnosed with PTSD and being medically discharged from the Army, Stacey turned to us for support with her recovery.
"I’m a veteran and also a beneficiary, so Remembrance is very important to me. I feel part of something special at the Royal British Legion."
Dedicated to those who lost their lives while under his command, Matt’s tattoo on his back depicts the silhouette of a bugler from the Royal Marines.
Danielle Cummings has overcome many challenges since joining the Royal Navy after leaving school, with deployments from Afghanistan to Bahrain.
Whilst serving, there may be hardship and loss, but also times of happiness. Many military tattoos commemorate these events.
At an emotionally difficult time, you may need help with funeral costs for a member of the Armed Forces community, including spouses, dependants, or carers.
Join us in our Advice and Welfare teams at the Royal British Legion and you’ll be part of our ongoing dedication to serving the Armed Forces community.
In the aftermath of the WW1 it became apparent there was a need for an organisation to support and represent all members of the Armed Forces.
