Gulf War illnesses

We believe that Gulf War veterans who have developed illnesses as a result of their Service should be properly supported.

Unpaid carers in the Armed Forces community

The aim of RBL's 2021 report is for carers in the Armed Forces community to feel valued and receive support that is tailored to their needs, thereby improving their quality of life and that of those they care for.

Research and Reports

Our campaigning and policy work is based on research and evidence. Find out more about research RBL has conducted over the past decade.

Loneliness and social isolation

In 2018 we conducted research into loneliness and social isolation in the Armed Forces Community, examining causes, triggers and barriers to support.

Commonwealth personnel visa fees

We are calling for an end charges Commonwealth personnel face when they leave the UK Armed Forces and apply to continue to live in the country.

Credit their Service

The Royal British Legion launches "Credit their Service", a campaign demanding an end to the unfair treatment of military compensation as income in welfare benefit means tests.

Veteran Friendly Framework (VFF)

Funding research into veterans' hearing loss

Since 2015 a team at the Centre for Blast Injury Studies has been investigating hearing loss amongst veterans, and possible remedies.

Revolutionary tinnitus treatment gives veteran his life back

Former Royal Marine Commando Harris Tatakis talks about receiving revolutionary treatment for tinnitus through our Veterans Hearing Fund.