Royal British Legion Services
Who is eligible?
Those eligible for support services can be summarised as people who are serving or who have served in the Armed Forces, their dependants and carers.
Beneficiary
Any man or woman who is currently serving or has served as a Regular, Reserve or Auxiliary member of the Royal Navy, Army or Royal Air Force and who is aged 16 years or over and has received seven days' pay.
Dependants
'Dependants' can include children, spouses and partners (this category includes widows or widowers) or other dependants.
Carers
'Carers' are those who have an on going caring responsibility for a beneficiary.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Immediate Needs Grants | To assist in a crisis and to meet a need to meet unexpected expenses, the Legion maybe able to help. The scheme doesn't provide cash but can provide assistance with essentials such as furniture and household appliances, food and clothing and help getting into accommodation. |
| Benefits and Money Advice | Discreet, impartial and non judgemental advice through maximising income by claiming benefits and managing debts. |
| Independent Living Advice | If a beneficiary suffers from an illness or injury or they care for someone with an illness or injury assistance is given to claim disability related benefits and, if needed, to appeal decisions and represent at tribunals. |
| Poppy Calls - Handy Van service | Assistance with small household repairs and minor adaptations around the home. This could include putting up curtain rails, fitting grab rails, building ramps and providing care phones and fitting Key Safes. |
| War Pensions & Compensation Service | If a beneficiary has a claim with an injury arising from their service the Legion can give advice on how to claim and also support appeals and represent at tribunals. Advice clinics are held at Glebe House in Wellington, the Area office in Birmingham, Audley Court in Newport and other locations. |
| Independent Inquest Advice | The service provides the families of those who've died in Service with free, independent and expert legal advice and representation. |
| Civvystreet | This service helps beneficiaries adjust to life on Civvy Street and kick start a career. This includes assistance with training grants. |
| Be the Boss Scheme | Be the Boss is a business support service. The scheme helps those looking to start their own business in equipping them with skills and tools through funding, training and mentoring. |
| Poppy Break Centres | The Legion offers breaks to individuals, couples and families. If someone is recovering from an illness, bereavement, or other life affecting event the Legion can provide a comfortable and enjoyable break. Family Breaks and Kids Adventure Breaks are also available during school breaks Easter and Summer for those that have a family member on active service and those that have not had a holiday for sometime. |
| Care Homes | There are 6 Legion Care Homes in the UK each providing long term nursing and personal care. Some provide dedicated Dementia and respite care. |
| Admiral Nurse Service | The Legion has partnered with Dementia UK to provide a nursing service to support sufferers and carers. The focus of the service is to give dementia patients a better quality of life, and for carers and families to get the practical support and advice they need. This service is operating in the Black Country, Coventry area and parts of Birmingham. |
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