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Independent Inquest Advice (IIA)

RBL can support you through the complicated process of an inquiry or inquest after a bereavement, an already a difficult and painful time.

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RBL welcomes Government's new Veterans’ Strategy

The Government has announced a new Veterans’ Strategy which will see veteran support centres being rolled out across the country. “The RBL welcomes the Government’s Veterans’ Strategy and its calls to celebrate, support and recognise the significant contribution of veterans," said Director General, Mark Atkinson.

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Cash4Coins

Since 2017, the Royal British Legion has partnered with Cash4Coins to convert leftover foreign coins and notes—as well as old British and Irish currency—into vital donations supporting veterans and their families.

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From medical discharge to the London Marathon

Chronic pain and depression threatened Mike's marriage, but with support from us, they rebuilt their life together.

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RBL to host largest VE 80 gathering of WWII veterans

The RBL announces a programme of celebrations to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day and the end of the Second World War.

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Lt Gen Jonathon Riley CB DSO

Jonathon was in command of the 1st Battalion Royal Welch Fusiliers: “We are not leaving here till we’ve got those boys back.”

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Compensation advice

If you have suffered an injury or illness due to service and wish to claim compensation, our team of expert advisers can to help you through the process.

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Military hearing loss claims

Learn about making a claim for a War Pension or Armed Forces compensation if you are living with hearing loss that you think may be linked to your time in service.

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American soldiers march north, 1950 - Image courtesy of the National Army Museum, London

The Korean War

2020 marks 70 years since the start of the Korean war, a war that has never formally ended and many believe has been forgotten.

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Nicci Pugh, former QARNNS nurse with Royal Navy

Falklands: Our services were urgently required

Nicci Pugh joined the Royal Navy as a QARNNS nurse, she shares her memories of the Falklands war.

Falklands: Nicci's story

Procurement

Procurement is an essential function within The Royal British Legion and underpins our strategic priority of Operational Excellence.

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Forces Wives Challenge Pedal4Poppies

Hundreds of people around have taken part in a Forces Wives Challenge virtual bike ride to raise money for the Poppy Appeal.

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Photos of Winifred's time as a Barrage Balloon Operator

Being a Barrage Balloon Operator

Winifred Blackwell shares her memories of being a Barrage Balloon Operator during the Second World War.

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Veteran Darren Fuller painted outside the Houses of Parliament

Veterans hidden in plain sight

For the first time veterans will be identified in the 2021 census and will no longer be hidden in plain sight. After four years of hard-fought campaigning, legislation was finally passed in June 2020.

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