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

Comments

#4

I am a veteran and this is a great help for those that need time to themselves or with there family

(Antrim, 2019-11-20)

#5

These respite centres are all that veterans have..... they are needed.....

(Belfast, 2019-11-20)

#6

I'm RBL member and a NI veteran

(Belfast, 2019-11-20)

#8

Veterans have the right to these accommodation save money by cutting the fat cats/officers pay and pensions. Good people give their time free to collect money for our heroes it's time for the shirt and ties to give a little even if the took less in expenses.shame on you all and we thought Hitler was dead

(Londonderry, 2019-11-20)

#10

Think this is a total disgrace to our Veterans..

(COLERAINE, 2019-11-20)

#16

We need to look after our veterans, they need a welcoming place to go for rest bite and thank them for what they did so have a future there all heroes.

(Cookstown, 2019-11-20)

#17

I'm a member of TRBL and recently due I'll used Bennet house. It helped me overcome a dark period of my life. We should support veterans not kick them in the teeth. Remember it was the public who over the years donated the money.

(Londonderry, 2019-11-20)

#24

These poppy centres are badly needed for our veterans and families. Let's stop the wages and repay our heroes

(Coagh, Cookstown, 2019-11-20)

#27

The General public support The RBL/Poppy Appeal to Aid our Serving & Ex Service Personnel .We Cannot allow Respite Homes for Veterans to close.

(Sion Mills, 2019-11-20)

#28

It's a Disgrace that these buildings are being closed. RBL has millions and this us the only restbit some veterans in Northern Ireland have

(Ballymena, 2019-11-20)

#33

We need a restbite center in Northern Ireland if Portrush closes there will be nothing for our vertanas at all Portrush is used by all if this closes I for one will return my membership to the British legion

(Belfast, 2019-11-20)

#35

I feel passionate about the aftercare offered by these homes and the comfort it provides veterans

(Ballykelly, 2019-11-20)

#37

This resprite centre needs to be kept open for or veterans and widows

(Omagh CoTyrone, 2019-11-20)

#39

As a member of the RBL i am appalled that they have the nerve to even contemplate such a move.

(Farnborough, 2019-11-20)

#42

I’m signing this petition as I totally disagree with this decision. Bennet House, in Northern Ireland, like all the other break homes are needed for our beneficiaries. I have referred many for said breaks and the difference it has made to their life’s has been phenomenal. Many suffering from PTSD, Hardship, Loneliness, Isolation etc - it is vital you rethink this decision. Your membership will suffer together with monies raised from Poppy Appeal. Do the right thing and stand by our beneficiaries, particularly in Northern Ireland.

(Cookstown, 2019-11-20)

#43

These Places are Life Savers, How the hell do the legion think this is a good idea is it another case of hording the money the Public give. This needs stopped NOW

(Hawick, 2019-11-20)

#45

With the money they have they should be opening more not closing them down.

(Belfast, 2019-11-20)

#47

These centres r vital for our veterans

(Lisburn, 2019-11-20)

#51

I spent a week in Bennett House a few years ago and it is an excellent place with excellent staff.

(Armagh, 2019-11-20)

#52

As a veteran I strongly believe this action to be wrong. Veteran's and their family need support and respite.

(Edinburgh, 2019-11-20)

#54

It's so wrong to take away this facility ..

(Nottingham, 2019-11-20)

#56

It's needed for veterans

(Belfast, 2019-11-20)

#57

I'm an Army Veteran and we need places like these so that we can get help

(Dublin 15, 2019-11-20)

#62

I know people who these respite homes have helped.
Make cuts elsewhere, Stop having expensive annual conferences this would save nearly a million a year after all expenses are taken into account.

(Rhyl, 2019-11-20)

#63

RBL has millions in reserves and to many executives on 6 figure salaries this should not be happening this charity seems to be running as a business with no thought for its members.

(Long Eaton, 2019-11-20)

#65

I’m disgusted they can even think of this when veterans need it so badly and they have the money

(Barnsley, 2019-11-20)

#67

I'm signing because our troops needs more support not less

(Belfast, 2019-11-20)

#70

I'm signing this to try and prevent closure of care homes
Hi

(Dunganno, 2019-11-20)

#72

Bennett House is so important to our veterans and families across Ireland North and South....no matter where you are in Ireland it's just up the road and can be accessed with little or no effort by road or train.
Save Bennett House. QS.

(Dublin, 2019-11-21)

#73

These are very much needed for veterans who are suffering from the after affects of serving there country and have physical and emotional needs

(Fivemiletown, 2019-11-21)

#77

1) my father is a Royal navy veteran
2) my cousin is an army veteran and has needed the respite services on several occasions)
3) I am a member of the RBL

(Southport, 2019-11-21)

#78

I am getting increasingly disheartened with those in Haig House with their decisions while us volunteers volunteer all year round raising money for the Poppy Appeal not just Poppy month. Our ex service men and women deserve the very best of care and that includes rest/care homes and to close them is despicable.

(London, 2019-11-21)

#79

As a retired QA nurse, I and my husband (exUDR) benefited from a much needed break at Bennett House, Portrush. This is the ONLY RBL respite unit in Northern Ireland. Please do not close these much needed facilities.

(Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#83

I have used this facility and it is a vital part of Convalescence

(Strabane, 2019-11-21)

#85

As a member of RBL in Northern Ireland, I know how important the respite Bennet House is to veterans and their families.
Northern Ireland, because of our horrendous ‘troubles’ has greater number of veterans per capita than any other region in the UK

(Crumlin, 2019-11-21)

#87

Because no need money should not be a issue

(Clitheroe, 2019-11-21)

#89

I am an ex serviceman and these facilities are vital

(Antrim, 2019-11-21)

#91

Places like bing house are a life line to lots of veterans

(Southport, 2019-11-21)

#92

To close this facility would be a National Disgrace for us Former soldiers.

(Bangkok, 2019-11-21)

#93

Charities shouldn’t be banking money, it should be spent as those that donated want to see their money working not collecting interest for others

(York, 2019-11-21)

#94

My wife is employed at Alderson House and the services personnel need this facility.

(Bridlington, 2019-11-21)

#100

I believe the work of respite homes is an essential element in the Royal British Legion’s care for veterans.

(Fivemiletown, 2019-11-21)

#101

I believe our RBL homes should be kept for our veterans

(Newport, 2019-11-21)

#104

This is something i feel very strongly about, please reconsider your proposal

(ANTRIM, 2019-11-21)

#105

This respite home is needed in N Ireland , closing it leaves us with nothing for our x service to enjoy and get away for a while with safe accommodation and no worries

(Larne, 2019-11-21)

#107

I work locally to help raise funds for the British Legion.
As volunteers we give up a great percentage of our time to support our ex-servicemen.
To close down these homes that provide vital care is disgraceful.
Seems to me the Management have much to learn.

(Peterborough, 2019-11-21)

#115

It serves a good cause

(Lisburn, 2019-11-21)

#120

I am ex forces and veterans have done a lot for this country

(Manchester, 2019-11-21)

#122

This is a total disgrace we cannot allow this to happen this may be the only holiday our Veterans get which is needed for their Mental health and general wellbeing

(Londonderry, 2019-11-21)

#127

This is crucial to support our a veterans when needed.

(Salisbury, 2019-11-21)

#128

The RBL has millions put aside, why would they close these? Keep them open.

(Glossop, 2019-11-21)

#129

There is very little to offer veterans, especially in Northern Ireland, please keep this place open, it gives valuable respite to many in need.

(Enniskillen, 2019-11-21)

#131

Out of respect and I feel its 100% the right thing to do.

(Carrickfergus, 2019-11-21)

#133

Byng house was my refuge when I lost my wife, it must be saved

(Prestatyn, 2019-11-21)

#137

As ex military myself and a military wife for many years I appreciate how connected places like this make military people feel

(Charlestown, 2019-11-21)

#138

It's an absolute disgrace that the legion has decided to close this establishment it has helped our veterans and families over the years. Makes me think, is it really worthwhile carrying on with the Poppy Appeal.

(Lisburn, 2019-11-21)

#144

I am disgusted at this decision by bean counters are RBL.

(Rotherham, 2019-11-21)

#147

To enable people in need some place to go

(Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#149

The RBL is losing it’s support of the Veteran community because of the crass decisions made by the paid elite staff who have no real connection to the military community. Too many PC decisions.

(Knottingley, 2019-11-21)

#152

These places are essential for veterans and families to get a break from at times a hard day to day life with treatments and provides bit of escapism to reality surrounded by like minded vets

(Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#153

I have seen no plan from the RBL to provide this service by other means, as is their claim.

(Crawley, 2019-11-21)

#155

Why would you do this, no need, the RBL have plenty of funds,

(Livingston, 2019-11-21)

#156

This facility must be saved there are so many service people who could benefit from it come on Boris help them out if that’s what is needed please

(Ramsgate Kent, 2019-11-21)

#163

These homes are a vital asset for returning and retired VETERANS who are desperate for the help they provide.

(Prestatyn, 2019-11-21)

#165

I’m signing this as one of the millions who both raise money and contribute financially myself to the RBL. Our veterans need our break centres- as a member I will do all in my power to ensure Bennett House in Portrush remains open.

(Hillsborough, Co. Down., 2019-11-21)

#166

Service men and women, their families, veterans and their families deserve every bit of care they require. They sacrificed so much for their country just keep giving something back to them.

(Walsrode, 2019-11-21)

#169

It is time to look after our veterans.

(Dundee, 2019-11-21)

#170

I have had a poppy break and it is very beneficial

(Bradford, 2019-11-21)

#171

Its their home, their friends their last days need to be peaceful.
Its a big organisation and should be supported by mainland money family helps family.

(Ballymena, 2019-11-21)

#174

As a retired ARMY officer, who has stayed at Bennett House and experienced first hand the excellent service they provide, I know also as Chairperson Of our local RBL Branch , NO ONE WANTS THIS FACILITY TO CLOSE

(Craigavon, 2019-11-21)

#176

British legion hierarchy are ripping the current legion establishment apart whilst sitting in posh buildings in London spending the money given by the public

(Newport, 2019-11-21)

#177

As a member of the British,my question were is all the money that is collected going,every penn should be going to places like this .and not on salaries for excetives

(Leeds, 2019-11-21)

#178

I am a member of The Royal British Legion
And Think these resthomes Need to stay open for The Service Personnel who are injured in conflict and there families.
It's a disgrace to think that these homes should be closed.

(Newmarket, 2019-11-21)

#180

As a user of this service I'm disgusted and disappointed that the RBL are closing these centres down,they are an invaluable service

(Lichfield, 2019-11-21)

#182

Veterans need support and this house is offering exactly that. Please do not close.

(Portrush, 2019-11-21)

#186

Because I'm a Veteran and this is a disgrace

(Newtownabbey, 2019-11-21)

#190

this is why we collect for the RBL to fund things like this keep closing places and i wont be collecting no more

(coventry, 2019-11-21)

#191

I used this service which is needed for those veterans that just need that bit of time out

(Londonderry, 2019-11-21)

#193

It is with only place in Northern Ireland that can look veterans and their families. I myself have been to Bennet House and always look forward to return.

(Fivemiletown, 2019-11-21)

#194

It's what the RBL is all about. Caring for those comrades and their families who need respite.

(Brookeborough, 2019-11-21)

#196

This is quite frankly a finical decision

(Newtownards, 2019-11-21)

#199

This hotel is vital for the well-being of ex Service personally and their families. The trustees of the RBL should have a major re think of their budgeting and source funding from other budget plans

(Londonderry, 2019-11-21)

#200

I believe that these Respite Havens are needed to assist the UK Veterans and other Service personnel. Keep management costs to a living wage standards, then there may well be sufficient funds to keep them operational.

(Aldershot, 2019-11-21)