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It can be difficult for people to relate to the struggles faced by military families. Read about their stories.
RAF medic, Ian Ewers-Larose who served in the Falklands and on Operation Granby in the first Gulf War, tells us how his health deteriorated after Service.
Following our successful campaign, veterans such as Keith Clarke no longer see their military compensation taken to cover social care costs.
After being diagnosed with PTSD and being medically discharged from the Army, Stacey turned to us for support with her recovery.
Army veteran Terry found his life spiralling out of control due to alcohol addiction. With our help he put himself on a path to recovery.
On discovering that a dog could help support their autistic son, The Gill family reached out to The Royal British Legion for help.
Donna Stonelake is a former Royal Navy Able Rating and mother of three whose husband, Mark, was injured whilst serving in Afghanistan.
Second World War veteran Ken Judd, 97, is a resident at the Legion’s Galanos House care home which relies on donations from the Poppy Appeal to care for elderly veterans in their times of need.
A disabled youngster in Wirral has a new lease of life after we teamed up with other Armed Forces charities to provide him with a purpose-built trike.
After Tim Mackereth completed 22 years of service, he turned to us for support starting up his own blacksmith business.
Jel served in the Royal Regiment of Artillery in 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery but struggled to find a job when he left the forces.
Army veteran Steve King is looking forward to his first Christmas in his new home after we rescued him from homelessness during the Covid-19 pandemic.
When Leon Parker left the Army, he struggled to adapt to civilian life and ended up homeless living in the woods in a tent with his dog Misty.
After suffering a stroke and having his house burgled, The Legion stepped in to help Army veteran Terence Lake find a new home.
Veteran Lawrence Philips found himself struggling to adapt to civilian life and at the mercy of a payday loan company when COVID-19 meant he couldn’t work.
Nicholas Bennion is from the Pacific Islands of the island of Fiji. He joined the British Army in 2000 leaving his home and moving 9,800 miles to the UK.
Former Royal Marine Commando Harris Tatakis talks about receiving revolutionary treatment for tinnitus through our Veterans Hearing Fund.
Army veteran Emmanuel on how the Invictus Games is helping him adjust to life outside the Armed Forces after medical discharge.
The Legion supported Naomi who was a Senior Aircraft woman, through mental health issues, during transition to civilian life and after her accident.
Ted Youd explains how attending a course at the Legion’s Battle Back Centre helped him change his life.
After suffering a mental breakdown in 2017, Army veteran Becky fought back and conquered the Himalayas with our help.
Becky served in the Royal Marines Band Service for 15 years as a musician. The Invictus Games Düsseldorf have played a crucial role in reigniting her love for sports.
When Dean left the military he wasn’t awarded compensation he was entitled to. It took five years to win the case, which he finally did with our help.
After his medical discharge, Andy reached out to RBL for assistance navigating the complex paperwork and compensation claims process.
