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Welfare Breaks

Our Welfare Break Scheme is offered to individuals aged 60 and above in need of respite following hospitalisation, bereavement, or other life affecting events. For a period of up to seven days, applicants can enjoy half-board accommodation in small hotels or guesthouses throughout the country.

Whilst we acknowledge that some applicants may wish to be accompanied by a relative or companion, we are unable to absorb complete responsibility for the additional costs incurred. Please contact our Welfare Advisor about additional assistance for carers.

To apply for a Welfare Break, applicants must first meet the following criteria:

  • Be Serving/ex-Service personnel or the spouse/partner of an ex-Serviceman or woman (this includes widows, widowers, divorced spouses who have not re-married and not in another cohabitating relationship)*
  • On low income and have savings of no more than £10,000
  • Recently suffered bereavement or ill health

*For exact definitions, please view the document Beneficiary Definition PDF (184 kb)

How to apply

If you think you meet the above criteria and you’d like to apply to this scheme, please contact the Royal British Legion on 0808 802 8080 or email them through their online contact form.