Our District Welfare team is here to help. We are part of the Legion's extensive Poppy Support services. If you are serving, have served or are the dependent or carer of someone who has served in the UK's Armed Forces, then you could be eligible for our help.

Please contact our Community Support Coordinator on 0034  711 002 569

email: anye@britishlegion.org.uk or call the Legion Contact Centre Helpline

on 0044 20 3376 8080 seven days a week 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m.

We can offer financial aid in an urgent crisis, help homeless ex-Service people get back on their feet, advise on compensation claims, offer careers advice for those looking to make a fresh start after leaving the Forces, arrange home or hospital visits and much more.

You can also use the Legion's online self-help knowledge base to find the information you need. It includes a live chat facility.

Topics covered include:

• War pensions and compensation claims
• Inquest advice
• Benevolent / welfare help
• Benefits and money advice
• Independent living
• Care homes
• Poppy Breaks, Family Holiday Breaks and Adventure Breaks