The Legion`s Welfare work is famed worldwide.   Whatever the problem the Legion is always there to help.   It works closely with Government departments to provide help and advice on War Pensions; Appeals; Sheltered Housing; Employment; Financial needs; Legal problems; War Graves Pilgrimages; and Convalescence holidays.

The Legion also encourages young people to participate in Sport and Community activities.

Any ex-serviceman or woman who suffers from any wound, disablement or disease, which was attributable to or aggravated by his or her service is entitled to a gratuity or a weekly pension depending on the degree of disablement which has been assessed.

The role of the Pensions Department is two-fold, firstly, and of greatest importance is the actual casework itself - advising about and processing claims on behalf of any ex-serviceman or woman.   We can further help in the preparation and presentation of appeals.

Legion Branches play a vital part in the system because they are our eyes and ears and provide us with information concerning ex-servicemen or women who may be entitled to pensions.

Our second role is to keep before the government the case for all those disabled and bereaved in the service of their country and ensure that war pensions are kept up to proper standard.   Unless we do this we find that governments forget and without pressure war pensions would not be at the high standard that they are today. 

You may also be interested in the services offered by the EquityCare firm in association with The Royal British Legion Scotland.  The hyperlink below will offer you some further information on this co-operation: