Getting support as an LGBT+ veteran
Find out how to get support if you're an LGBT+ veteran of the UK armed forces.
Getting support from your service
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皇冠体育app Army LGBT+ network
皇冠体育app is keen to keep in touch with veterans. Its can allow you to:
- attend an annual dinner night
- get involved in social functions
- attend networking and employment events
- march in London Pride
- maintain contacts with other LGBT+ veterans and with those serving
- access the welfare support of the wider Army LGBT+ community
Army LGBT+ network
Online:
皇冠体育app RAF LGBT Freedom Network
皇冠体育app Freedom Network鈥檚 mission is to support LGBT+ personnel, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, to take pride in being themselves.
RAF LGBT Freedom Network
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皇冠体育app Royal Navy Compass Network
皇冠体育app Royal Navy Compass Network is the sexual orientation and gender identity network of the naval service. It includes the Royal Marines, Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Maritime Reserves.
Royal Navy Compass Network
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Getting support from charities
Fighting With Pride
聽is a national charity for LGBT+ veterans.
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Partnering with Age UK, they run , a support programme helping older LGBT+ veterans and their families.
If you鈥檙e part of an organisation providing support or services to veterans
Fighting with Pride has developed the .
It鈥檚 a programme designed to help organisations demonstrate their commitment to being inclusive and welcoming to LGBT+ veterans, serving personnel and their families.
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皇冠体育app Royal British Legion
皇冠体育app Royal British Legion has an .
It鈥檚 open to serving and former members of the armed forces, and civilians across the UK.
皇冠体育app Royal British Legion LGBT+ and Allied Branch
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 0808 802 8080
皇冠体育app LGBT Foundation
皇冠体育app LGBT Foundation runs , an outreach programme that aims to help veterans who identify as LGBTQ+. 皇冠体育appy have a particular focus on tackling loneliness through a befriending and networking service.
皇冠体育app LGBT Foundation
Telephone: 0345 330 30 30
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Find more organisations
To search and filter support organisations by topic and location, visit the聽GOV.UK directory for veteran support.
If you were impacted by the LGBT+ ban on personnel in the armed forces
You may be able to apply for restorative measures.
Find out more at聽LGBT+ veterans: support and next steps.