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A portrait of Mike Kiff

Having a husband in the Army

It can be difficult for people to relate to the struggles faced by military families. Read about their stories.

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A portrait of Liam Young

Rebuilding life after service

Liam Young had always wanted to join the Army. Read his story on rebuilding his life after Service.

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A portrait of Poppy Pawsey

Adapting to life outside the forces

When Poppy Pawsey was medically discharged she struggled to adapt to life outside the military.

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Leon standing in the hotel grounds

How we helped a homeless veteran

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.

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Adam Nesbitt in The Royal British Legion gym

Adam's story

Lance Corporal Adam Nesbitt credits the DMRC with helping him make a better recovery than anybody thought was possible after a serious motorcycle accident.

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Andy Barlow standing in the grounds of DMRC

Andy's story

When serving in Afghanistan in 2006, Andy Barlow ran into a minefield to help an injured fellow solider. This changed his life forever.

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Legion Poppy Field at NMA

Our response to the Covid-19 outbreak

During the coronavirus outbreak we will continue to work with our community, ensuring their safety and well-being is our highest priority during these unprecedented times.

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British soldiers in Nuclear Biological and Chemical equipment during a training exercise © IWM (GLF 400)

What is Gulf War Illness?

Shortly after the end of the Gulf War in 1990-91, veterans of the conflict began to report similar health issues when they returned home.

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Hayley with children in Afghanistan

A female medic on the front line in Afghanistan

When Army medic Hayley's patrol was hit by an IED in Afghanistan in 2012, she ran to the aid of others despite being injured herself.

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Money and Debt advice

Five tips for managing your money during Covid-19

Our expert Benefits and Money advisors are here to help you with five to tips for managing your finances during the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Lawrence Philips wearing a poppy outside his home

Lawrence's story

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.

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Terry's story

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.

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Galanos House care home staff at Breakfast with Santa Event

Together at Christmas

Together at Christmas is our annual community initiative to combat loneliness at social isolation.

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Julian Groves

Julian's story 

When Covid-19 restrictions were announced earlier this year, ex-Army medic Julian Groves wasn’t initially phased, but soon realised he needed to start interacting with people again and joined our Telephone Buddy scheme.

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Jake getting his new trike

Jake's story

Jake Shroff was struggling with isolation and living with PTSD when he reached out for help to buy a new trike to regain some independence.

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Jason with his kids

How our supporters helped change the lives of a veteran and his family

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.

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