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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.

Still serving? There is support waiting for you right now.

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.

What We Do

We connect dyslexic individuals across service, transition, and industry environments — providing peer support, curated resources, and signposting to trusted services.

Learn more about us