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

Comments

#201

This is outrageous

Keith Hammond (Seaham , 2019-11-21)

#202

I'm signing because these places are needed to give people a much deserved respite from their daily struggles and give them something to look forward to

Donna Hewitt (Lisburn, 2019-11-21)

#203

There are very few places for veterans to get a rest bite , especially older vetrans , this is a much needed , facility and without them these veterans will have no where to go and could be forgotton about

Sue Mackel (Bristol, 2019-11-21)

#204

I don't believe this vetrans falicty should be closed it is a much needed asset

Robert Mitchell (Bangor , 2019-11-21)

#205

Use some of the vast reserves your sitting on or reduce top tier managers salaries.
Vets need safe havens for the and their families

Mike Mills (Wigan, 2019-11-21)

#206

I AM A VETERAN

Kevin Mendham (Mablethorpe, 2019-11-21)

#207

This is a valuable resource for people and the RBL get enough funds so should keep them open

Kay Styles (Maidstone , 2019-11-21)

#208

My husband is a veteran and suffers from PTSD in Northern Ireland we don not have many facilities so to remove this one will be a big loss

Lorraine Conway (Carrickfergus , 2019-11-21)

#216

Because I fully support the good work the Riyal British Legion do

Paula Thomas (Liverpool , 2019-11-21)

#221

This is the only place left for ex service men and ther families can go for a break/respite

Ernie Wrivht (Larne, 2019-11-21)

#222

I think these places should stay open as they are a great respite for those who need them. Again I see the elderly and veterans are being penalised for there service too this great country.

Eddie Lyle (Nelson, 2019-11-21)

#225

Its Outrageous this is facilities for Veterans and there Families answer a Quick question where is the money going ?

Marc Hutton (Edinburgh , 2019-11-21)

#226

Because I sell Poppy’s around the doors and a stall in our local shops I do a lot of work for the appeal and this is one of the reasons I do it to keep these homes open I’m a member Randalstown Branch

John Selfridge (Antrim , 2019-11-21)

#227

I'm a member of RBL and believe this home is necessary for members to avail of.

Peter Shaw (Fivemiletown , 2019-11-21)

#231

Disagree with closing these facilities

Mat Shields (Llandudno, 2019-11-21)

#233

I am signing because these respite facilities are so much needed by Vet's with PTSD etc. They give them a place of refuge to help them with their healing process. Instead of closing down these four places they should be trying to fund more.

Charles Reynolds (Coleraine , 2019-11-21)

#235

Please don't close the respite homes our veterans and families need these places. Cut the wages of the top cats instead

Sheila McConnell (Kilkeel , 2019-11-21)

#236

It’s wrong and these places help.

Matt Scott (Liverpool, 2019-11-21)

#237

It is very important to ex-soldiers and their family’s

Robin Carter (Middlesex , 2019-11-21)

#238

These places are needed

Freda Williams (Newport , 2019-11-21)

#239

For the amount off money raised in Northern Ireland with membership and poppy appeal that the folks raise and give so much of there time , it’s the least can be done to give them something back

Stephen Weir (Carrickfergus , 2019-11-21)

#245

The respite centres are essential for veterans and must be kept

Darryl Walker (Coleraine , 2019-11-21)

#247

We need to support the ex servicemen and woman

John Macnicol (Glasgow , 2019-11-21)

#248

Too much of our money goes to the top ranks at pall mall get rid of half of them and get the money to where it is meant for

Alex Young (Leicester , 2019-11-21)

#249

great cause and a terrible loss

Alan Mitchell (Ballymoney , 2019-11-21)

#252

Bennet house provide a valuable and essential service. It's a disgrace they're even considering closure.

Debbie Sloan (Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#253

I think it is disgusting after all the money raised in Northern Ireland during Poppy sales money should keep this home open

ken Robinson (lisburn , 2019-11-21)

#254

I know what the break centres mean to people who are vulnerable and need support. The staff in these centres all know how to look after veterans and their families.

Sharon Robinson (Manningtree, 2019-11-21)

#259

As a Legion member I am disgusted that this decision has been made without any input from the membership. These centres are a lifeline for the people who go there and this should not be taken from them

Michelle Miller (Liverpool , 2019-11-21)

#261

I'm signing this petition because Bennet House is vital for our veterans who gave so much for their country.

Sandra Allingham (Cookstown , 2019-11-21)

#263

The amount of good these care homes do is invaluable to our ex service men and women and as the legion is sitting on massive amounts of money they need to be kept open.

Sam Wilson (Armagh, 2019-11-21)

#264

I don't think Northern Ireland is getting a fare case as this country is still in a war zone and Bennett House is the only place that veterans can go to get a break please don't close it down we need this special House for all our veterans.

Tommy Stirling (Coleraine, 2019-11-21)

#265

As a member of the Royal British Legion I seen first hand how it worked for ex service people and their families as a chairman of Portstewart womans sect for 15 yrs we gave donations to Bennett House I feel angry that this should be happening these families need this

Andrea Mcdonald (Portstewart , 2019-11-21)

#267

Our veterans deserve all the help we can provide. So think again about closing these vital respite homes

Tim Trounce (Newport, 2019-11-21)

#269

These poppy breaks are used by people who deserve a break and some families can't go anywhere else due to children's disabilities. Taking this facility away would be detrimental to the veterans community and families.

Rodney Hargan (Ballymoney, 2019-11-21)

#270

As a veteran, I have personally benefitted from these facilities with my disabled wife. These facilities provide services which are exactly what the RBL was set up to provide.

Jonathan Clegg (Derby, 2019-11-21)

#272

I am a ex serviceman and although I am in good health many service personnel are not and need places like these for a break. maybe if RBL advertise these places they would be used more.

Errol Fitt (Bury, 2019-11-21)

#275

As head chef at Bennet House I am privileged to serve those who have served our country. The closure of the only respite facility on the whole island would clearly contravene the human rights of an already marginalised group in society. The Royal British Legion purport that this cost saving exercise would serve to secure the charity’s’ future. I argue that cleaning up after the government is in no way financially viable either in the short or long term.

Garvan Myles (Portrush , 2019-11-21)

#278

These centres must remain open for all our retired & ill military. Reduce the number of admin both in numbers & salaries.

Paul Baxter (Craigavon, UK, 2019-11-21)

#281

The only place in northern ìreland for people from all services and family's to help relieve the stress of every day Stress!! put upon them

Frank Graham (Lisburn, 2019-11-21)

#282

We’ve had the pleasure of being able to use the facilities as a family for a respite break. Without these we wouldn’t have been able to have a holiday due to my veterans medical condition

Louise Collins (Faversham , 2019-11-21)

#283

The people who use these facilities absolutely deserve every ounce of support from the British Legion which is dependant on public contributions

Norma White (Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#286

I have been on one of these holidays and cannot thanks them enough, could not of gone away without their help

Stewart Bayford (Maldon, 2019-11-21)

#289

I'm signing this petition for I know the benefits it gives to ex-service men and women. Being told after their break that they were so grateful for everything and it's just what they needed, should be enough.. Please keep the break centres open.

Sandrine Patton (Coleraine , 2019-11-21)

#290

This is shocking our veterans need the support of our break centres, let's see if the government step in to help.

Jamie Robinson (Mistley , 2019-11-21)

#292

I have been to Alderson house in bridlington and it is an amazing place and makes such a difference.

Mary Kennedy (Ely , 2019-11-21)

#293

This counties yet again is failing our military. Our military deserve all the help of there and nothing and noone should get in the way of that happening.

Beccy Lines (Durham, 2019-11-21)

#295

I give to Poppy appeal to help any ex service . Care homes should be major part of this!

David Millar (Portrush, 2019-11-21)

#296

I have stayed in one of these and they are absolutely brilliant. Need to keep them open

Kevin Pollard (Eastbourne, 2019-11-21)

#297

so far this year, I've been involved in raising £19k for the RBLI. and fully believed in this institution and the help offered,should include these family break centres and should continue to offer these respite care homes

liam lagan (Chesham, 2019-11-21)

#298

Royal British legion are great to the whole community help support everyone

Dawn Adams (Fivemiletown , 2019-11-21)

#300

I have stayed at one of these and they are amazing places. Well needed

Mandy Pollard Stevens (Eastbourne , 2019-11-21)

#301

Veterans and their families rely on bungee house for respite

Sarah Mcquade (Liverpool , 2019-11-21)

#302

I think it in fair to the EX service people who fought for for us

Nigel Borja (Cardiff , 2019-11-21)

#304

As a full member of whiteabbey RBL and past officer of that club it is essential these services are kept to help Northern Ireland's X HM forces personnel. Who are already disadvantage compared to the mainland.

David Gray (Belfast , 2019-11-21)

#305

I know the great work Bennet House does as I have stayed there

Noreen Kirkpatrick (Coleraine, 2019-11-21)

#306

It's an institution and one of the few civilised things about this country

Simon Maye (London, 2019-11-21)

#309

I am a Veteran who may this facility one day.

John Hill (READING, 2019-11-21)

#310

It's such a good thing for people that has lost loved ones

Dawn Roberts (Cambridge , 2019-11-21)

#316

I am appalled by this decision. RBL need to take a very hard look at themselves, they are losing the very point that the RBL were set up for, that is the care and welfare of British service personnel.

Charles Rothery (Bradford, 2019-11-21)

#317

I'm signing because this is something that I stand for, i collect for the Poppy Appeal I'm now questioning what for?

Russell Newton (Newport , 2019-11-21)

#320

I am disgusted at this decision to close the respite centres

JOHN MacVicar (Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#321

This is a ridiculous decision by RBL and very ill timed having just closed the poppy appeal and collected membership subscriptions.

Al Geddes (Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#322

These service men and women deserve better.

Penelope Mckeague (Scituate , 2019-11-21)

#323

I do not agree with the British Legion decision.

Kenneth Mackay Reid (Livingston , 2019-11-21)

#325

No prior warning or consultation. Providing an invaluable service to veterans.
Farming out to other providers destroys the whole ethos of comradeship. Also happened when the legion became "corporate "

Michael moor (Mansfield , 2019-11-21)

#329

There is hardly anything available in northern Ireland for veterans or serving members off the armed forces

Callie McCormick (Coleraine, 2019-11-21)

#334

My father (WW2 RAF / Burma) worked tirelessly for the British Legion as a volunteer. After my mother died he was alone and the couple of weeks he had at Byng House were worth such an amazing amount for his morale.

Carole Baker (Southport, 2019-11-21)

#340

My grandad stayed at Byng house on a few occasions and really appreciated the opportunity to spend time with other veterans. He enjoyed trips out on the bus, which helped his quality of life hugely particularly as he became house bound. It's appalling that this wonderful facility is being disposed of.

Rachel Laing (Southport, 2019-11-21)

#341

these homes should be kept open for our veterans who gave their all in the wars!

JOAN STRAWBRIDGE (COLERAINE, 2019-11-21)

#343

Respite is needed for Veterans and Carers alike.

Ronald Coburn (Hillsborough , 2019-11-21)

#345

These facilities provide crucial get aways for veterans that allow them to unwind, loosing this will have a detrimental effect on many

Darren Mcinally (Liverpool , 2019-11-21)

#346

Disgusted

Les Boyd (Londonderry , 2019-11-21)

#348

The rbl has millions of pounds but yet don't seem to do anything with it

Christopher Sharratt (Llanidloes, 2019-11-21)

#349

I believe there is a need for these care homes and the legion should keep them open. I’d be very disappointed if Bennet house closes in Northern Ireland as I know lots of Veterans that use it.

Nora Mckee (Kilkeel , 2019-11-21)

#351

I am a forces veteran and these homes should never be closed.

Jim Morrison (Muscat, 2019-11-21)

#356

It’s a disgrace to close these much needed places

Harry Millar (Belfast , 2019-11-21)

#357

With out The rest bite provided by The Royal British Legion . Especially in this day and age . More and more ex servicemen and women are in need off this support British legion give . My mother lived in one off your assisted living accomadation ! Which I believe you have sold . Come on British Legion don’t let your service personal down

Pauline Rigby (Scarborough , 2019-11-21)

#358

Obvious reasong. Care respite is vital. Re-direct money from all the foreign aid being wasted.

Tom Rodgers (Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#359

This is the thin end of the wedge, we (the members that enable the RBL to exist) will never agree to less facilities for the veterans that you (TRBL) are in existence to help. GET A GRIP U MONEY DRIVEN IDIOTS.

Steve George (Newmarket, 2019-11-21)

#362

It a service provided for men and woman who have served for are country.. It the least they can get back..

Andrena Adams (Omagh, 2019-11-21)

#363

We need them

Peter Kopijka (Basildon , 2019-11-21)

#364

These services are of soo much benefit to their users..

Cathy Morriss (Antrim, 2019-11-21)

#365

It's just disgusting that these places are being closed

Mark Gore (Llandinam , 2019-11-21)

#366

I am a former employee, and it will be a great shame for the break centres to close. I have seen with my own eyes the happiness it brings to its veterans.

Sarah Royle (Weston super mare , 2019-11-21)

#368

Because our veterans deserve our care and attention and money doesn't matter against their lives!!!!!
Paul Brennan (Rgr - 1st Btn Royal Irish Rangers)

Paul Brennan (Oxford, 2019-11-21)

#370

I feel cutting these services for veterans would be a major mistake denying a chance of a holiday or helping hand when needed.

Janet McKnight (Carrickfergus , 2019-11-21)

#371

This is vital to so many people in Northern Ireland who are worthy of a break away.

Ruth Manamley (Enniskillen , 2019-11-21)

#372

Since the money boys took over the Veterans are suffering

Janet BurchettVass (BOSTON, 2019-11-21)

#374

The Legion is very important to show our appreciation to those who served.

Joseph Counsell (Weston-Super-Mare, 2019-11-21)

#375

There is NO tri service facility of this level in NI and baring in mind our Poppy collection went up by 6% last year removing this facility will drastically decrease support for the Poppy collection and the RBL.

Charlie Marno (Ballyroney, Banbridge, 2019-11-21)

#376

Most veterans and family can't travel overseas due mostly to age and health concerns places like theses mentioned cannot be closed.

George Smith (Belfast, 2019-11-21)

#377

I am a veteran. I have never liked the way the British legion is run.

James Taylor (Reading , 2019-11-21)

#378

It’s a much needed service here ..

Janice Blair (Cookstown , 2019-11-21)

#379

I think the closure of these facilities would be a disaster. They are needed for Ex-Service men and women and families. Get rid of some of the high paid members of staff

Anne Hughes (Ballymena, 2019-11-21)

#381

These are important institutions for so many people

Lucas Chambers (Southend on Sea, 2019-11-21)

#382

I’m signing because I have only started working at Somerset Legion House 6 months ago and already have seen how much these break centres mean to all the veterans and their families. I have met some great people and work with a great team who are very upset about this decision to close. It was a great honour standing with the veterans on Remembrance Sunday and was hoping to be apart of this for a long time.

Aimee Barros (Weston-super-mare, 2019-11-21)

#383

Every one gives willingly to RBL to help our service men, what help can they expect when you are closing care homes. RBL helps social inclusion.

margaret Peacock (Durham, 2019-11-21)

#384

The Legions motto is Service not self. Why are they deciding to withdraw this Service which is well needed across all regions. in this day and age, more veterans will be needing support. As a BCS (welfare) rep for a branch, guidance has been given to 7 different families as to how to get into Bennet House. The feedback I have been given as to how much they enjoyed the facility. Indeed they believe in some cases this has prevented the need for additional support. In the email from the DG, it mentioned that this type of support was available elsewhere but no guidance as to how as a rep we could assist with getting access to this. It is time for the board of trustees to speak up and sort it out.

Ian Freeburn (Waringstown , 2019-11-21)

#387

This facility is a must have for our war heroes each and every one of them deserves to come somewhere were they can relax unwind, maybe look who is working out where n what the poppy money go to and prioritise facilities like this for OUR war heroes

Paula Norton (Portstewart , 2019-11-21)

#389

Its a Disgrace Byng House Needs to Be Saved RBL Have already Sacrificed Enough Here in The Northwest My Dad Has Stayed at Byng House I Think All Veterans Deserve This Facility And Rest Bite Care ,

Martin Allen (Preston, 2019-11-21)

#391

I do not want Bennett House closed.

Billy Irwin (Omagh , 2019-11-21)

#392

This service is invaluable to the veterans of Northern Ireland. To lose this we would increase military suicide rates on return to civvy street and the social isolation of the elderly persons that avail of the service the break centres provide would be devastating for the entire community.

Sara Heaney Dallat (Coleraine , 2019-11-21)

#395

These homes are really needed. People who have been say how wonderful they are. They give the elderly and people who have been I'll a much needed break and with them being in different areas they are easy for people to get to, without them having to travel too far. The case working needs alot more people to do it and we know in some areas caseworkers are in very short supply. These areas are going to struggle and ve unable to meet demand.

Linda Brumpton (Manchester, 2019-11-21)



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