No Man's Land - research study to explore the experience & needs of women veterans

Abstract: The overall aim of this ethnographic study was to obtain detailed information that illustrated the lived experience of women veterans. The women involved were keen influence the future development of services that could meet the multiple and complex needs of women veterans during and after military service. The aim is to empower women veterans and give them a voice by which they can share their experiences, whilst generating a meaningful discussion around service improvement. It recommends the implementation of practical solutions to improve health and social care support after military service, system change within the military and a rigorous review of current practice in response to complaints and investigations.