To stop the Royal British Legion closing the 4 Break Centres across the UK and Handy van Service.

Comments

#1801

The poppy breaks are a oufe line for some people and they must remain.
People need to know more about what the legion can do for them so that people know they can claim.

(Bicester, 2019-11-23)

#1802

Byng House must remain open for the benefit of current and ex-services personnel, veterans and families who rely on this respite facility.

(Liverpool, 2019-11-23)

#1803

I totally disagree with the RBL proposal to axe these services

(Gravesend, 2019-11-23)

#1806

As an ex-serviceman of 22 years I feel these facilities offer an invaluable opportunity to those without the means to pay for respite themselves.

(Rowlands Gill, 2019-11-23)

#1807

My father used these services when he was alive, and they made a big difference to his life. Shame on BL

(Nottingham, 2019-11-23)

#1808

As a Veteran, I know this is a vital service for former service personnel.

(Weston Super Mare, 2019-11-23)

#1810

My father and father in law served in the air force and army

(Blackburn, 2019-11-23)

#1811

My father served

(Blackburn, 2019-11-23)

#1813

As an ex-service man these centres are badly need by my brothers and sisters in arms

(Lincoln, 2019-11-23)

#1814

This cannot be allowed to happen.

(Epsom, 2019-11-23)

#1815

This is a life life for many allowing them to regroup and reach our knowing they are not alone

(Calbourne, 2019-11-23)

#1817

I'm signing cause both my grandad served

(Blackburn, 2019-11-23)

#1820

I am a retired serviceman

(Colchester, 2019-11-23)

#1821

The RBL is no longer a service charity, its a business run for the benefit of the board of directors and the employees. They hoard money and pay ridiculous wages.
The first 30+ million collected each year goes to pay these wages while old men and women go out as volunteers in the middle of winter with collection boxes. IT IS A DISGRACE

(Winterton, 2019-11-23)

#1823

I am a falklands veteran and now a carer for my mother. We have only recently heard about somerset house in Weston super mare. We are currently on the waiting list for one of the disabled access rooms and were really looking forward to a nice break together.

(Frome, 2019-11-23)

#1832

Damage to ex forces was caused by service to the country. Thd country has a duty of care to look after these damaged people

(Alford, 2019-11-23)

#1833

I think this is a disgusting decision by people at the top who don’t have any connection to the membership

(Stevenston, 2019-11-23)

#1835

I think it’s bullshit what they’re doing

(Birmingham, 2019-11-23)

#1837

Our veterans in northern Ireland need somewhere like Bennett house for rest bite for them and their families, having to travel across the water is not an option for some people, its a disgrace to even think of closing this wonderful place

(Antrim, 2019-11-23)

#1838

I know that this is a vital facility that needs to be saved

(Merseyside, 2019-11-23)

#1839

Because there are Veterans and their families that need these facilities.

(Oxford, 2019-11-23)

#1840

As an ex member of the armed forces I don't want to see services reduced

(Bournemouth, 2019-11-23)

#1843

I’m signing this petition because these homes are invaluable for veterans and their families for respite breaks. Our Veterans served our country and deserve a break at these homes. The staff are amazing and work so hard in looking after people and making their stay enjoyable.

(Omagh, 2019-11-23)

#1847

Giving people a break away from their normal life can be so important

(Birmingham, 2019-11-23)

#1853

I'm signing because I believe the Royal British Legion are making a big mistake. They should be able to afford to take on more Case Workers without closing down these centres.

(Northwich, 2019-11-23)

#1854

People that cannot afford a holiday especially with children would really miss this, it would be an awful shame.

(Plymouth, 2019-11-23)

#1856

I believe, as a veteran and member of the Royal British Legion, that this goes against the Core Values of the RBL.
Get rid of high earning administrative positions and spend the Donations where they are meant to go!

(Withernsea, 2019-11-23)

#1857

The centres provide a safe environment for the serving and former members of HM forces who are in need of respite. Keep them open, they served our nation and risked their lives for us. Lest we forget.

(Enniskillen, 2019-11-23)

#1858

These facilities need to be saved for the benefit of veterans welfare.

(Thirsk, 2019-11-23)

#1859

I'm signing because I am in full agreement that there are people out there who may now and in future times, need these facilities..

(ROMFORD, 2019-11-23)

#1861

These closures go against the principles of the charity, they are supposed to help and support veterans

(Scunthorpe, 2019-11-23)

#1862

I feel strongly about this and will never support or donate to the RBL if they continue down this route

(Warrington, 2019-11-23)

#1863

It would be great shame to lose these facilities the mean so much to Ex fprces

(Bradford, 2019-11-23)

#1866

I'm just about to go on holiday to Anderson House Hotel in Bridlington and want to go there in the Forse able future.

(Worksop, 2019-11-23)

#1868

I'm a member of rbl and to many sites are closing.

(Ru, 2019-11-23)

#1869

I’m signing this because I am a long long standing RBL member and I do not want to see valuable services available to us veterans disappear. Please reconsider.

(Winnersh, 2019-11-23)

#1870

I am fuming they could even be thinking of doing this to our brave service men and women. IT MAKES A MOCKERY of the 11 November

(Southport Merseyside, 2019-11-23)

#1871

I'm disgusted at the penny pinching attitude of TRBL. We work hard for our beneficiaries, they do not deserve their respite care too be taken away in such an underhand and uncaring way
SHAME ON YOU.

(Lisburn, 2019-11-23)

#1872

These places are so important to our vets

(Whitehaven, 2019-11-23)

#1873

This is a badly needed service.

(Rushden, 2019-11-23)

#1874

Many veterans desperately need a break which they would othewise not be able to afford

(Leopoldshohe, 2019-11-23)

#1876

RBL should be opening more local facilities - not closing them. The top echelon in London seem to have lost all contact with the needs of veterans etc

(CARDIFF, 2019-11-23)

#1878

It seems bizarre to close a facility presumably used and useful to people in need

(Stamford, 2019-11-23)

#1880

as an ex veteran myself many veterans and there partners need res bite ,and this is only way some can get it .

(NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, 2019-11-23)

#1884

Service Families from Chester have previously had the chance to go to Byng House when their service person is deployed. It gives service families a chance for a holiday & use of the fantastic facilities. As a veteran I have not yet had the chance to apply for a break at one of the centres due to the set criteria, but feel it would be a great loss knowing that these wonderful centres are not available.

(Mold, 2019-11-23)

#1890

These facilities contribute a lot to veterans

(Glasgow, 2019-11-23)

#1892

Disgraceful decision making needs to be put to the membership.

(Leeds, 2019-11-23)

#1898

This is another example of the RBL run as a business and not a charity like it is meant to be.
The amount of money raised every year by the Poppy appeal is vast and can keep these places open.
RBL are only thinking of themselves and not the veterans that they are suppose to look after.

(Horwich, 2019-11-23)

#1899

i find this disrespectful that the RBL closing down these placesthe British ppl donate money each year in november by buying poppies, badges anything to do with RBL to keep these places open and to remember the sacrifice paid by the men an woman of the UK armed forces personel that are homeless, living in squalor and need the funds to help them i would like to kno why the karge amount of funds raised that is just sitting in the banks doing nothing when should b used in helping these veterans.....

(Liverpool, 2019-11-23)

#1904

These places are a godsend to a lot of serving and veterans

(Heckmondwike, 2019-11-23)

#1905

As amilitary veteran i would hope that the premier charity for veterans would have the courage to keep open these centres where men who have served honourably can seek comfort and assistance.

(London, 2019-11-23)

#1911

I am signing this because I feel that this service is a vital part for the military veterans and there families, and when more and more service personnel are leaving the services and may suffer with mental health issues. I am also discussed with the RBL as every year they ask for poppy appeal and may loads of money out of it, shameful of RBL.

(Newark, 2019-11-23)

#1921

These places are needed

(Aberdeen, 2019-11-23)

#1924

Invaluable service & plenty of money raised so should be kept open.....

(Bridlington, 2019-11-23)

#1927

I think that all soldiers and there family should get support because they have gave up there normal life to fight for this country and they deserve a lot of respect. For what they do. We should always remember the ones that died for us

(Weston super mare, 2019-11-23)

#1929

BYNG HOUSE IS A PLACE PEOPLE CAN ENJOY THE COMPANY OF OTHER LIKE MINDED ...THEY ARE WELL LOOKED AFTER WITH WONDERFUL FOOD ..EXCELLENT ROOMS...STAFF ARE FANTASTIC....how could they even think of clising it down.. after the MILLIONS THAT HAS BEEN SPENT....SHOCKING

(SOUTHPORT, 2019-11-23)

#1930

We've had a family member stay at Byng House & he thoroughly enjoyed his time there so much so that he didn't want to leave sadly he died a month later but that break gave him a new lease of life though short-lived.

(Southport, 2019-11-23)

#1931

I think this is an invaluable opportunity for people that need support

(Ipswich, 2019-11-23)

#1933

i'm a vetran my rbl subs cancelled

(Rotherham, 2019-11-23)

#1936

Why scrap something that is very beneficial to ex service personnel. The RBL has made a profit again this year so why change?

(York, 2019-11-23)

#1937

This is an essential institution doing a worthy mission

(Southport, 2019-11-23)

#1938

I think veterans need these establishments more than the fat cats need a pay rises or a big fat bonus.

(Southport, 2019-11-23)

#1939

The RBL is making a number of changes which have not been in the interest of those who deserve support.

(Millom, 2019-11-23)

#1940

Vetarons need they support the safety of others Now we should not let them down

(Leicester, 2019-11-23)

#1941

These resources are needed for veterans and their families

(Orpington, 2019-11-23)

#1943

I collect every year to support EXACTLY this kind of welfare facility. Get a grip RBL and support this and other such hostels for the homeless!

(Lutterworth, 2019-11-23)

#1944

They need to continue the good work they do already x

(Scarborough, 2019-11-23)

#1945

This is a fantastic service to help those who taught for our freedom

(Darlington, 2019-11-23)

#1947

I have used the break centre (Alderson house), the week away stopped me from making a stupid mistake and making me aware of what I have.

(Leicester, 2019-11-23)

#1949

I’m an RBL member (at present) that doesn’t agree with this decision or the direction the Legion has taken.

(Barnsley, 2019-11-23)

#1950

I won't people to know I care for the veterans old past and present they need vital places like this

(Glasgow, 2019-11-23)

#1954

the work done here is invaluable and saves many lives as and when its needed for them

(preston, 2019-11-23)

#1956

I am a veteran,and I an appealed at the treatment this country gives us,this is just a other nail in our coffin

(Denbigh, 2019-11-23)

#1959

These places are needed as respite.

(Ramsey, 2019-11-23)

#1961

Because shutting these vital establishments is totally unacceptable. How many more changes does the RBL feel the need to make ?

(Manchester, 2019-11-23)

#1963

As a Veteran, I understand how these Break Centres can help other Veterans have time away to help with healing in body and mind.

(Lincoln, 2019-11-23)

#1965

All the veterans need these services and support

(Manchester, 2019-11-23)

#1966

These place need to be open to Soldiers.

(Wigan, 2019-11-23)

#1970

I am a veteran who was lined up to go this year because of my problems & now have suffered over this decision

(Retford, 2019-11-23)

#1971

We need to save this place to help our North West veterans, it has helped so many people, instead of putting money on to rich places like London it should be put here, it will be a massive loss if this place closes down

(Skelmersdale, 2019-11-23)

#1972

Ive just signed up for the RBL lottery surely theres enough money to help keep these centres open.

(BARROW-IN-FURNESS, 2019-11-23)

#1974

Too many people are turning their backs on the armed forces and veterans, and for the RBL to now join that band wagon is the last straw. This is supposed to be a charity that supports our armed forces. Absolutely disgusting!!!!!!

(Chester, 2019-11-23)

#1976

It's a vital service for veterans

(Liverpool, 2019-11-23)

#1977

This service is invaluable and represents part of a portfolio Of respite services that the British Legion has come to be known and respected for

(Godstone, 2019-11-23)

#1978

Legion must support veterans or why should we support the British legion
Disgusted

(Rushden, 2019-11-23)

#1981

I simply cannot afford a holiday with my children due to my condition. The Break Centres was my only hope of getting away.

(Plymouth, 2019-11-23)

#1982

never used it but as a vet i did.nt even know it exsited

(guildford, 2019-11-23)

#1987

I have been an RBL member since 1992 and this is Ludicrous - to let the number crunchers take over - they are missing the whole ethos of the Royal British Legion. I am at present a Branch President , have been a Standard Bearer, a Chairman, a Welfare Officer/ Caseworker, this is just WRONG

(Huddersfield, 2019-11-23)

#1992

I am furious that the high management ate thinking of closing these key centres down. You cannot put a cost on Veterans wellbeing. Maybe shut down some but not all.

(Weston-super-Mare, 2019-11-23)

#1996

Byng house offers well deserved and much needed breaks for our older armed forces personnel. The staff are fabulous and the loss will be felt by them and service users alike.

(Southport, 2019-11-23)