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

Comments

#2404

We can’t let the trustees in head quarters in England get away with this. It is acceptable, absolutely disgraceful.

(Dungannon, 2019-11-25)

#2405

This is totally unacceptable and if this goes ahead I will have to consider my position as Poppy Organiser as I’m sure a lot of other people will also do the same.

(Dungannon, 2019-11-25)

#2410

Our Armed Forces deserve better

(Southport, 2019-11-25)

#2414

Worthy causes cant be lost

(Egremont, 2019-11-25)

#2420

It's a great place for our service men and women who have served they country and need a break

(Fivemiletown, 2019-11-25)

#2426

Anticipation of respite need and great judgemnet opened the Break Centres.

Shutting them is a counter move perhaps indicative of somthing amiss in BL management.
Sad at a time when Mil Charities are awash with cash reserves. Lets open more centres.

(Shifnal Shropshire, 2019-11-26)

#2427

I am a Veteran, and these places are essential for older Veterans.

(North Nowra, 2019-11-26)

#2428

the veterans of the UK , need and depend these care homes being there for them

(Oldham, 2019-11-26)

#2430

We really need these places to stay open. A sanctuary for service personnel, veterans & families. Where else gives the type of unique help, support & care that is provided? These places are real life savers.

(Southport, 2019-11-26)

#2431

My daughter is a veteran who is suffering from complex PTSD. They need somewhere like this . The RBL need to stop paying their senior managers so much money and give it to where it is needed and what the public give the money for . The veterans not the Big Knobs .

(Gloucester, 2019-11-26)

#2432

Supported all these great houses we at root level do our work because we are proud
Haig house get paid big money ?

(Woodbridge, 2019-11-26)

#2433

This is so obviously an important and vital service that I am amazed we have to explain why. Spelling it out for those who do not understand - our fellow veterans, whoever they may be and whatever circumstances they find themselves in, need this service.

(SKELMERSDALE, 2019-11-26)

#2442

The way things are going with our veterans who served here in N.I. during the troubles they need to know there is still somewhere they can get away with their families 💖

(Belfast, 2019-11-26)

#2443

It's just wrong. The RBL wastes money all over the place.

(Chorley, 2019-11-26)

#2444

My mother and father use these facilities and look forward to a little break

(Ballyclare, 2019-11-26)

#2445

As I’m a veteran with medical and physiological problems and these breaks are only change many get to get away from pressures of everyday life

(Garvagh, 2019-11-26)

#2449

Because if the legion stops caring for our veterans then who will that’s why I support the RBL as a veteran myself who has had help to sort out my problems after leaving the Army with a heap load of blame and grief which I hide away for a very long time then one night being very drunk it all came out with nearly fatal consequence been there still got the hurt but I know how to deal with it. It never goes away fully.

(Jersey, 2019-11-26)

#2451

As ex forces I believe this is an important element of looking after our veterans. Every effort should be made to support those that served and their families throughout their life time.

(Burnley, 2019-11-26)

#2456

I’m signing because I don’t agree with this decision, as a member of many years and now of an age where I have health issues will need help.

(Swindon, 2019-11-26)

#2460

This is a valuable service that is needed not only for the people it benefits but for those who it employs

(Sheffield, 2019-11-26)

#2462

I was a member of the UDR/RIR and know that ppl depend on these breaks away from the norm. We that served for years on Operations and under threat of death in our own homes the stress and dedication also the bravery of both men and women N.Ireland needs these facilities to give restbite to those that suffer and need

(Stirling, 2019-11-26)

#2463

This is a bad decision and not in the interests of beneficiaries, needs to be reversed now!

(Poole, 2019-11-26)

#2466

These places are a godsend and really helps people, I'm sure there is another way to save money like dont pay people as much as you do to get people to sign up for monthly payments

(BROADSTAIRS, 2019-11-26)

#2469

I know people who have been to these establishments and they not only give much needed support to the ex service person but to their families whether they accompany them or stay at home. A couple used this break away to have their home redecorated...

(Scunthorpe, 2019-11-26)

#2470

As an ex member of HMForces this is a fantastic facility that is bang on what the RBL should be all about. If they need additional funds to support these centres then they should raise awareness within the military community whom I'm sure would come together to raise awareness of the need and help raise the additional funds.

(Southport, 2019-11-26)

#2472

I am signing this petition as I believe the closing of the NI Poopy Centre will be a great loss to the veterans as well as serving families

(Craigavon, 2019-11-26)

#2473

It's needed.

(Bushmills, 2019-11-26)

#2475

This facility is with out doubt a fantastic place for X military and there family's to come together and share there experiences of there military service and unwind. Please don't close it

(Liverpool, 2019-11-26)

#2479

I'm a veteran, we need these services.

(Southsea,, 2019-11-26)

#2480

I am signing because I am ex services

(Shepton Mallet, 2019-11-26)

#2485

I am concerned about the cut in service for serving Military personnel and veterans as well as their families. I am concerned that funds are not being used for the purposes they were donated for.

(Etchingham, 2019-11-26)

#2486

These location provides much support for both veterans visiting or who live locally

(Bristol, 2019-11-26)

#2490

This service is respecting and supporting the fantastic veterans and the services they have and or continue to provide

(Liverpool, 2019-11-26)

#2493

This is a vital service that is offered to people in need. We as a family have been lucky enough to avail of a poppy break and it was amazing from start to finish

(Fivemiletown, 2019-11-26)

#2500

As a British Army Veteran, I feel that our veterans deserve much better support, if they need it, once they leave the forces. The government does not provide what is needed in fact they seem intent on having veterans prosecuted for carrying out their duties. These holidays provide a much needed break and haven for veterans and their families who would otherwise not get a relief from the stress of their lives, especially if the veteran was injured.
Millions of Pounds gets raised every year, but too small a percentage reaches the front line

(Ladyville, 2019-11-26)

#2503

The RBL has become a organisation that has lost it's way, big properties in London and cushy numbers for retired senior officers with more than adequate pensions.Whilst veterans sleep on the streets or have to struggle against DWP for support.

(Liskeard, 2019-11-26)

#2509

It's never enough we need to give more to our ex forces personnel and support given helps families.

(Maidstone Kent, 2019-11-26)

#2515

I believe the British Legion should get all the support they need. My father was a member of the British Lehion

(Wellingborough, 2019-11-26)

#2516

My father-in-law is a veteran and the breaks provided are an absolute relief for him and his wife. They would not otherwise be able to have a holiday and thoroughly enjoyed their stay at Byng house. Money from the sale of poppies etc should be for the surviving service members not just for memorials!

(ACCRINGTON, 2019-11-26)

#2517

These is really needed as a lot don't have money and need a break it helps save lives.

(Accrington, 2019-11-26)

#2519

I think theses homes have been a godsend to many Veterans after going through all sorts of problems in there lives. Some ex WRAC ladies have been to Binghouse in Southport and have said they have met some great people felt better after staying there.

(Skelmersdale, 2019-11-27)

#2521

The RBL is important to.our family, my father was in UDR/RIR and my wife's father was murdered near Ballykelly in 1983.
Bennet House gives our family the chance to get away from the rush and lets us enjoy life again.

(Londonderry, 2019-11-27)

#2527

Bennet house is greatly needed and beneficial to those who use it.

(Portadown, 2019-11-27)

#2528

Our ex-servicemen and veterans need this facilities and British military Charities are sitting on £245 million of funds..

(Bangor, 2019-11-27)

#2534

My father who is an injured soldier has found bennet house most beneficial especially relaxing for my mother who is his full time carer. This place provides respite which is invaluable for people like my parents and really irreplaceable.

(Kesh, 2019-11-27)

#2535

I am a veteran and going to these centers has helped me very much with my mental health I cant believe this is happening... The veterans certainly havent voted for this

(Kilmarnock, 2019-11-27)

#2537

We have to support all our boys/women and helpers.
P. P. Riddler

(Peterborough, 2019-11-27)

#2539

The Poppy Appeal raises millions from voluunteers such as myself who do not claim expenses and and I expect the money to be used for supporting veterans..

(Nr Hailsham, 2019-11-27)

#2541

This is probably the flagship of the BL respite hotels and provides excellent facilities.

(Southport, 2019-11-27)

#2542

These valuable services need to be maintained.

(Enniskillen, 2019-11-27)

#2543

Veterans and widows still need the comradrie and comfort that places like Bennett House Portrush provides. It gives them something to look forward to and enjoy.. Please find a solution to continue this haven for families whom have given so much for this country.

(Belfast, 2019-11-27)

#2545

I’m ex army and these should be kept open also b/l member

(Weston super mare, 2019-11-27)

#2547

I’m ex forces. We should care for those vets that are in need

(Grimsby, 2019-11-27)

#2549

In today’s world we are encouraged to be more open about our struggles and to take time to heal and process. Bennet house is a ready made facility to allow people to do this with the excellent venue and services provided. Do not take this away from the people who need it most. Saving lives should be more important than saving money.

(Northern Ireland, 2019-11-27)

#2550

These centres are essential for people. They can meet with others to relax and have a break away from their daily routine. Yes more case workers are needed but the centres are just as vital. Think again top brass. There's plenty of money in the coffers.

(Wrexham, 2019-11-27)

#2552

We need these facilities to allow people have some respite from the horrible situations they have come through.

(ENNISKILLEN, 2019-11-27)

#2557

These veterans need these hotels, it makes a huge difference to their health and wellbeing

(Milton Keynes, 2019-11-27)

#2564

because people need a break in nice place to recover in their lives in safe inclusive like minded place. Disability is very isolating, Stress, mental problems are more likely to discussed with people in same boat. Post traumatic Stress needs more help not less. Service Veterans and family deserve Byng House.

(southpory, 2019-11-27)

#2565

The Veterans of this country deserve these vital services and shoudn't be left to fend for themselves in this day and age.

(Southport, 2019-11-27)

#2566

The Royal British Legion helped me when I first came back to civvie street

(Newport Gwent, 2019-11-27)

#2571

This is vital and would be horrendously awful if closed

(Fermanagh, 2019-11-27)

#2572

This is not right, they hold £75 million in reserves, use some of it.

(FELIXSTOWE, 2019-11-27)

#2576

If we don't look after our veterans we should hang our heads in shame. There are too many civilians in the RBL, time they got rid of them and replace them with former SNCO's

(Castlebar, 2019-11-27)

#2578

Real veterans need this place ! It's a vital resource in our town.

(Southport, 2019-11-27)

#2581

My Dad was a member of the British Legion and was able to avail of a week long break at Bennet House last year. At that stage my Dad was terminally ill and the break did him the world of good. He has since passed away.

(Newtownabbey, 2019-11-27)

#2582

This has to stop

(Ballymena, 2019-11-27)

#2584

I'm signing this petition because I have witnessed the valuable work that Byng House Southport does for veterans and their families.

(Southport, 2019-11-27)

#2586

100% is required for all our service VETERANS

(Carlisle, 2019-11-27)

#2590

they are needed for the veterans and families

(NEWTOWNABBEY, 2019-11-28)

#2593

I believe it to be a bad idea.

(Swansea, 2019-11-28)

#2594

Ex service personnel need this facility to ensure they have a safe comfortable place to have a break.

(Portrush, 2019-11-28)

#2596

RBL help for families, servicemen &?women & veterans is invaluable. This type of help is often the only break/respite for many especially in N Ireland

(Belfast, 2019-11-28)

#2598

These rest centers are a very visible part of the work the RBL do. It shows the general public and the 1000's of volunteers what their money and effort from the Poppy appeal support.

(Wells, 2019-11-28)

#2599

I do at a lot of work with the legion especially byng house in Southport I do this thought Southport sea cadets and my own time. I think it should always and forever be kept Open because of what it is used for. I think this should be something worth saving

(Southport, 2019-11-28)

#2600

Such a valued facility.

(Glastonbury, 2019-11-28)