Caring and campaigning for the serving and ex-Service community.

 ABOUT US

 Branch Community Support (Welfare) is at the heart of everything we do. We are one of the UK's largest membership organisations; Over 300,000 members show their support for the work we do. We work with all political parties, campaigning to improve the lives of all Service people - past, present and future. We safeguard the memory of those who have given their lives for our freedom through Remembrance education and events. We organise the annual Poppy Appeal; remembering those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and raising money to help those in need today.

We help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, Reservists, veterans and their families all year round. 

 We work with politicians to improve the lives of the Armed Forces community and have been campaigning on their behalf since 1921.

Dungannon/Moy Branch Community Support Office Address;

Mr Noel Irwin (BCS Secretary) email: jamesirwin6262@live.co.uk
The Royal British Legion
Dungannon/Moy Branch
52F Scotch Street
Dungannon
Co. Tyrone    
Northern Ireland  
BT70 1BD

BCS Secretary Flat Out

Our free telephone helpline (Legion Contact Centre) is open to everyone, 8am - 8pm, 7 days a week. Call 0808 802 8080 (free from UK landlines and main mobile networks).

Or Telephone:  028) 8772 2651 or  07990988637

Two of the most fulfilling volunteer roles the Legion has to offer are as Caseworkers and Hospital/Home Visitors.

Helping us to deliver our Poppy Support services to those who have served in the Armed Forces, and their families, Volunteer Caseworkers and Hospital/Home Visitors are the face of the Legion.

You do not need any previous experience to be a volunteer Caseworker or Hospital/Home Visitor, but previous knowledge, training or even an interest in a health, social services or a welfare field can be a real advantage.  All volunteers are offered free training and out-of-pocket expenses. Caseworkers and Home Visitors are subject to screening, as they are in contact with vulnerable people.

We are seeking to recruit Caseworkers and Hospital/Home Visitors to assist us in the delivery of welfare services.  You will need access to a vehicle and a computer.  Please contact our Branch Caseworkers (listed below) to see how they can assist you. 

The work of the Dungannon/Moy Branch Community Support Committee has continued this year to carry out a large number of Caseworker duties and hospital/home visits.   Advice has also been given to many people on DHSS benefits, war pensions and service pensions.

We would like to remind members that they should notify the Branch Community Support Secretary Noel Irwin - email: jamesirwin6262@live.co.uk    or any member of the BCS Committee of any members of the ex-Service community who they believe are suffering hardship or in need of help.

Through our national network of trained Caseworkers, The Royal British Legion is working jointly with SSAFA Forces Help on a Prison In-Reach programme. Together, we can offer advice and practical support to ex-Service people who are serving a prison sentence and their immediate dependants.

Worried about a sudden expense? If you're going through a crisis and need help to meet unexpected expenses, the Legion might be able to help you.

Each year our Immediate Needs Grants Scheme helps thousands of people through emergencies by providing small hardship grants.

What is it?

The Scheme doesn't provide cash, but can provide essentials for you and your household in times of need.

A grant might be to cover the costs of something like: 

•   a funeral;
•   furniture and household appliances; 
•   essentials, like food and clothing; 
•   mobility vehicles; 
•   adaptations to your home for a disability; or
•   help getting into rented accommodation.

But we'll carefully consider the individual needs in most situations, so don't hesitate to get in touch.　

However, you should be aware that we are not able to help with the following:

•   where state assistance or statutory services are available
•   repayment of business debts
•   legal expenses, such as county costs and solicitors' fees
•   loans, other than Property Repair and Be the Boss loans
•   medical care.

Am I eligible for help?

If you're a Legion beneficiary (ex-Service and your dependants) and you fulfil our welfare needs and financial criteria, we'll consider you for a grant.　

How to find out more:

Legion Contact Centre - All Enquiries Freephone 0808 8028080.
Open 8am - 8pm Monday to Friday.

or Call us!  (028) 8772 2651 or 07990988637 or email the BCS Secretary:    jamesirwin6262@live.co.uk 

 The Royal British Legion is providing £27 million to establish and operate The Battle Back Centre (Lilleshall) as part of its commitment to support wounded, injured and sick Service personnel.

The Battle Back Centre provides sports and adventurous activities for wounded, injured and sick Service men and women from all three Services and was officially opened by Olympic Gymnast Beth Tweddle on 22nd November.

The Battle Back Centre (Lilleshall) is funded and operated by the Royal British Legion, in partnership with the MOD. Through a partnership with Sport England, the Centre has been established at Lilleshall National Sports Centre where many Olympians, including Beth Tweddle herself, and Paralympians train - providing an inspiring environment for recovery

This is another great example of how money raised through fundraising and donations to the Royal British Legion can really make a difference to the lives of Service Personnel.

For more information about the centre and facilities click here.

For media coverage click here (The Royal British Legion Website), here (BBC News)  and here (Ministry of Defence Website).

• Poppy Advice - advice on war pensions, compensation claims, benefits and money matters, careers for those leaving the Forces.   We can help you claim a War Disablement Pension or a War Widow (er) Pension, and can give free representation at War Pensions appeal tribunal hearings.
• Poppy Funds - emergency funding, assistance with loans for property repairs etc.
• Poppy Homes  - our Poppy Homes around the country provide short and long term care for ex-Service people and their dependants.
• Poppy Breaks  - those who need a break can visit one of our four Poppy Break Centres, located in some of the country's most popular, traditional seaside resorts.
• Remembrance Travel - specialists in Remembrance and battlefield tours worldwide, each designed as a relaxing and informative holiday. Customised tours can be arranged for groups and schools.
• Poppy People - volunteers are vital to our organisation. You can join as a Poppy Collector, as a Caseworker, providing emotional support and practical assistance in your local community or a Hospital and Housebound Visitor.                                     

Be The Boss	Be the Boss provides funding, training and mentoring support to UK Services leavers on how to run a successful small business.
Citizens Advice Bureau	The Citizens Advice Bureau helps people resolve their legal, money and other problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice, and by influencing policymakers.
Civvy Street	Civvy Street has all the resources you will need to adjust to civilian life, and will support you every step of the way to make the most of your Service background, qualifications and experiences.
Combat Stress	Combat Stress provides a dedicated service for Veterans whose mental health condition is often complex and long term.
Heroes Return	The Big Lottery Fund has extended its Heroes Return 2 programme for those veterans who have so far been unable to undertake a commemorative visit.
Recruit for Spouses	Recruit for Spouses helps Spouses of the British Forces find employment.
	The Regular Forces Employment Association has the simple aim of helping men and women of all ranks, leaving the Armed Forces to find and to remain in employment throughout their working lives. Victoria McCall Employment Consultant (Northern Ireland) Phone:  02894456220  Email:  vmccall@ctp.org.uk
SSAFA	SSAFA Forces Help provides financial, practical and emotional assistance to anyone that is currently serving or has ever served in the Army, Navy or RAF, and their families.
War Graves Commission	The Commonwealth War Graves Commission ensures that 1.7 million people who died in the two world wars will never be forgotten.

       Any contact with our B.C.S Team will be treated with utmost confidentiality