Thurrock's armed forces and veterans
We are proud to support our men and women serving in the armed forces, their families and veterans in our communities.
A veteran is someone who has served in the:
- Army
- Merchant Navy
- Royal Air Force - national service, regular or reserve
- Royal Navy
Find out more about Ministry of Defence: Veterans UK.
Support for veterans
Royal British Legion operate a national Information and Advice Line 0808 802 8080, operating daily from 8am to 8pm (UK time) for free calls from UK landlines and mobiles. RBL offer help for the Armed Forces community with financial, welfare, and personal challenges, including an online chat option and email support at info@britishlegion.org.uk