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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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Veteran Terence stands outside his new home after receiving help from a Legion member

How our members support veterans in local communities

After suffering a stroke and having his house burgled, The Legion stepped in to help Army veteran Terence Lake find a new home.

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Veteran Gary Bowman

Veteran goes from being at risk of homelessness to having his own flat

Veteran Gary Bowman was at risk of homelessness, but with our help he’s now got his own flat.

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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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A portrait of Nicholas Bennion

Starting again after the military

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.

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Veteran Harris Tatakis

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.

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Emmanuel in his navy Invictus Games Team UK kit. He is sat on a volleyball court holding a volleyball up in the air in one of his hands. He is smiling.

 Invictus Games: Emmanuel’s story  

Army veteran Emmanuel on how the Invictus Games is helping him adjust to life outside the Armed Forces after medical discharge.

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Lyndon Chatting-Walters at Battle Back Centre

I wouldn't be alive if I hadn't gone to Battle Back Centre

Lyndon Chatting-Walters was told he may never walk again. Read his incredible experience on Mission Himalaya.

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Naomi

Naomi's story

The Legion supported Naomi who was a Senior Aircraft woman, through mental health issues, during transition to civilian life and after her accident.

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Veteran Ted Youd at Battle Back Centre

How attending the Battle Back Centre changed one veteran's life

Ted Youd explains how attending a course at the Legion’s Battle Back Centre helped him change his life.

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Cassidy Little on park bench

Dramatherapy as a tool for recovery

Working with theatre company Bravo 22, helped Veteran Cassidy Little to regain his confidence and sense of self-belief.

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Becky Eckersley outside portrait

How Becky found mental strength climbing the Himalayas

After suffering a mental breakdown in 2017, Army veteran Becky fought back and conquered the Himalayas with our help.

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Becky leaning on her bike, smiling towards the camera. She is wearing a blue Invictus Games Team UK tracksuit and is smiling at the camera. Behind her we can see a background of trees.

Invictus Games: Becky's story

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.

Becky's Invictus Games journey
Dean Stott

Dean's story

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.

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Veteran Andy competing in the Invictus Games trials

World record holder gets RBL support for compensation claim

After his medical discharge, Andy reached out to RBL for assistance navigating the complex paperwork and compensation claims process.

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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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Charlie is wearing his Team UK Invictus Games navy t-shirt. He is taking a selfie and smiling. He is standing inside a leisure centre and behind him we can see a swimming pool.

Invictus Games: Charlie’s story     

After a serious cycling accident ended his military career, we helped Charlie rebuild his confidence and reconnect with fellow veterans through the Invictus Games.

Charlie's Invictus Games journey
Matthew Trigg playing wheelchair rugby, wearing a red Team UK t-shirt

Invictus Games: Matthew's Story

Army veteran Matthew suffered a life-altering injury whilst serving. The Invictus Games have allowed him to set new goals, showing him that no obstacle is insurmountable.

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A woman photographed in motion in a wheelchair during a wheelchair basketball game. She is wearing a navy t-shirt that has the RBL logo on one side and Team UK written on the other side, and black shorts and white trainers.

Invictus Games: Tilly’s story  

Tilly talks about her time in the British Army, her sports recovery journey and eventually her selection for Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

Tilly's Invictus Games journey
Selfie of Amanda on a train.

Invictus Games: Amanda’s story 

Amanda talks about her time as a GP in the Armed Forces, her battle with lung cancer and her selection for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

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Invictus Games: Rach's story

Rach talks about her recovery journey starting at the RBL Battle Back Centre, all the way to the Invictus Games in Sydney and The Hague.

Rach Williamson's Invictus Games Journey
Liz in a wheelchair in a basketball court. She is facing the camera head on, wearing a navy Team UK RBL shirt. Behind her we can see some Team UK and RBL signs.

 Invictus Games: Liz’s story  

RAF veteran Liz talks about her injury and medical discharge, and how her recovery journey led to being selected for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

Liz's Invictus Games journey

Team UK: Scott's story  

After battling Complex PTSD, Army veteran Scott will represent Team UK at the Invictus Games 2025. Medically discharged in 2019, he found recovery through golf and faith. Now, he’s ready to tackle this new challenge and feels the games will drive him to succeed in all areas of his life.

Scott's Invictus Games journey
Al in a red Invictus Games t-shirt. He is looking straight at the camera smiling. In his left hand he's holding a crossbow . Behind him we can see some archery targets positioned on a green field.

Invictus Games: Al’s story  

RAF veteran Al suffered a severe stroke in 2020. The Invictus Games Düsseldorf have helped him go beyond his boundaries by taking on new challenges.

Al's Invictus Games Journey
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