Information on support, services and restorative measures available to those impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT+ personnel in the Armed Forces.
Read more
Information on support, services and restorative measures available to those impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT+ personnel in the Armed Forces.
Read moreABF The Soldiers’ Charity welcomes publication of Lord Etherton’s report, which sets out the completely unacceptable and highly regrettable treatment suffered prior to 2000 by hundreds of LGBT+ veterans.
Read moreResponding to the government review out today led by Lord Etherton examining the experience of LGBT+ Service Personnel who served under the ban when it was illegal to serve as a homosexual, Nick Pope, Chair of Cobseo – the Confederation of Service Charities, said…
Read moreToday (Wednesday 19 July 2023) Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, took the momentous step of apologising to the nation for the treatment of LGBT+ veterans who have suffered the lifelong impact of the so-called ‘gay ban’ which existed in the armed forces up until the year 2000.
Read moreFollowing Rishi Sunak’s apology for the historical treatment of LGBT veterans and Armed Forces personnel, Rory O’Connor, the RAF Association’s Director of Member, Branch and Wellbeing said…
Read moreThe PM and Defence Secretary apologise to LGBT personnel and veterans impacted by the historic ban.
Read moreIndependent Review into the service and experience of LGBT veterans who served prior to 2000.
Read moreHelp for Heroes supports those members of the veterans’ community who are angered that publication of a key report, into the experience of LGBT+ veterans affected by the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality in the Armed Forces, has been delayed.
Read moreA new report today (Thursday 1st June) shines a light on the lifelong impact of the ‘gay ban’ in the Armed Forces.
Read moreHelp for Heroes and Fighting with Pride, the LGBT+ veterans charity, have joined forces to bring relevant stakeholders to a round-table discussion, to further understand upcoming developments in the sector and the campaign for justice.
Read more
Afghanistan support
In light of recent events in Afghanistan, please find information and support resources here
