Dyslexia in Defence — Empowering Dyslexic Talent
For serving personnel, veterans, civil service, and industry
Empowering dyslexic talent across Defence, before and after service.
Supporting the 10% to enable their 100%
We are here for serving personnel, and for those preparing to join or who have already transitioned out.
18,205
serving UK Armed Forces personnel are likely to be dyslexic — 10 per cent dyslexia prevalence applied to a total strength of 182,050.
Based on UK dyslexia prevalence estimates of 1 in 10 people, applied to MOD Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics, 1 January 2026.
Real stories from across Defence
Dyslexia affects people differently. Read lived experiences from people across the defence community and see how support, understanding and belonging can make a difference.
Support Beyond Us
Independent organisations we work alongside and are happy to recommend.
Free support helping military and blue-light personnel and their families move from service to civilian life: online and live job fairs, free CV writing, a live jobs board, the FTG Academy for training, and interview and LinkedIn workshops.
A tri-Service forum, facilitated by SSAFA, giving Forces families who have a child or adult dependant with an additional need or disability a voice, with support, advice, an annual conference and a guide for Service families. Free to join.
Delivers Connect to Work across Kent and Medway: up to 12 months of tailored employment support for disabled people, people with health conditions and those facing complex barriers to work. Free recruitment and retention support for employers too.
Veterans Operating Base
Veteran-led drop-in hub offering immediate, trauma-informed support to veterans and their families: on-site mental health specialists, a PTSD therapist for private sessions, community projects and days out. Open six days a week.
Woodland bushcraft days in Kent for military and blue-light communities: build new skills, connect with nature and look after your mental health, with a campfire check-in and signposting to further support.
Kent County Council's secure online referral system. Professionals refer adults to support across Kent and Medway, from debt to mental health and wellbeing, with a response within 3 working days. Free for voluntary sector organisations.
Veteran-founded charity supporting the mental health of serving personnel, reservists and veterans from any UK service: one-to-one support, wellness days and mini retreats, and wellness presentations, with a free 7-day residential retreat in development.
Community led support for neurodivergent children, young people, adults and families, including Armed Forces and veteran families, with hubs in Catterick and Windsor, parent and carer support, training and employability programmes.
What We Do
We connect dyslexic individuals across service, transition, and industry environments — providing peer support, curated resources, and signposting to trusted services.