LegionLive

Yesterday the Defence Secretary, Bob Ainsworth MP, unveiled a new initiative that’s going to offer real help and support to those families who have lost a loved one in the Armed Forces.  From next year The Royal British Legion is going to be offering a free Independent Legal Advice Service to bereaved Service families, which means that legal advisers will be available to give vital information and guidance - particularly around the inquest process.  The MOD is partially funding this, and the Service is initially going to be available for a two-year trial period. This is to ensure that it is successfully meeting the needs of families, and is giving them the best possible help.

It’s fantastic to have the backing of the Ministry of Defence on such an important and worthy cause, and their support reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting service personnel and their families as set out in the Service Personnel Command Paper.

You can never replace a loved one, but it’s nice to know that the Legion has measures in place to offer as much comfort as it can during a difficult time.