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TAKE THE BREAK YOU DESERVE
The Royal British Legion offer a range of services that provide beneficiaries, who otherwise
might not be able to afford a holiday, with a break from the stresses of everyday life. Poppy
Breaks are for people recovering from an illness, bereavement or other life-affecting event,
they are also available to disadvantaged young people or families in need of a break. The
following are available from Poppy Breaks:
Poppy Break Centres
The Legion has four Poppy Break Centres located in some of the country's most popular, and traditional
seaside resorts. Each of the centres provides guests with a one or two weeks break at no charge.
Guests are provided with en-suite bedroom accommodation and a range of activities and services. It
should be noted that the Poppy Break Centres cannot accept payment from those wishing to stay in a
centre, but donations are gratefully accepted.
All beneficiaries that are in need of a break for a welfare reason can apply to stay in a Poppy Break
Centre. Guests may need a break for many reasons, to be eligible for a break the beneficiary must
meet one of the following criteria:
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Terminal illness, long-term ill health or disability. |
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Recovering from recent surgery or hospitalisation. |
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Bereavement of spouse, partner or other close family member. |
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Suffering from physical or mental trauma. |
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Living in isolation |
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Are a carer, including those caring for a spouse, partner or veteran. |
Guests who need care are still welcome if accompanied by a carer and with prior agreement, as Poppy
Break Centres are unable to provide nursing care or administer eye drops or medication. Poppy Break
Centres are unable to provide respite care.
All centres offer a wide range of facilities to ensure the time guests spend with us is as comfortable
as possible, with plenty of activities to make the stay enjoyable and memorable. although each Centre
is unique, all Centres have a warm and friendly atmosphere and attentive staff, dedicated to providing
the highest standards of Legion hospitality. The four Poppy Break Centres and their locations are as follows:
Alderson House in Bridlington is the main Poppy Break Centre for the serving or ex-Service people,
their partners and dependants from Derbyshire. However Byng House and Somerset Legion House will
sometimes be used depending on the occupancy of the homes. Applicants cannot choose which Poppy
Break Centre they go to as all applications from Derbyshire are forwarded to Alderson House.
For those in Derbyshire who require a break at a Poppy Break Centre contact
Poppy Support in Derbyshire or if outside Derbyshire telephone Legionline 08457 725 725.
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Welfare Plus Breaks
The Legion do not provide assistance with nursing, personal care or medication. If you require a
higher level of care please let us know and we can consider a Welfare Plus Break.
Welfare Plus Breaks provide individually tailored breaks for those who have special requirements,
due to a severe disability or illness for which they have substantial care needs. Welfare Plus
Breaks offer individual break services for those who are very much in need of a break, but cannot
be accommodated in a Poppy Break Centre
For those in Derbyshire who require a Welfare Plus Break contact
Poppy Support in Derbyshire or if outside Derbyshire telephone Legionline 08457 725 725.
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