DSC Focus On: UK Armed Forces Charities - Sector Trends

Abstract: The charity sector is neither static nor homogeneous. Charities come and go as beneficiary needs change, economic and social pressures shift, and public support peaks …

Adapting CBT to treat depression in Armed Forces Veterans: qualitative study

Abstract: Background: The principles of the Armed Forces Covenant state that Armed Forces Veterans should be at no disadvantage resulting from their service compared with a …

Moral injury and suicidality among combat-wounded veterans: The moderating effects of social connectedness and self-compassion

Abstract: Objective: Among combat veterans, moral injury (i.e., the guilt, shame, inability to forgive one’s self and others, and social withdrawal associated with one’s …

Annotated Bibliography of Veterans Affairs Canada Research Directorate Publications for 1992 – 2018: Research Evidence to Support the Well-Being of Veterans and their Families

Abstract: The VAC (Veterans Affairs Canada) Research Directorate was established in 2002 under the leadership of Dr. David Pedlar PhD, in response to a need for evidence to guide …

Sexual Offences in the Service Justice System 2017

Abstract: This annual publication provides statistics on recent and historical offences committed by UK Armed Forces personnel that are contrary to the Sexual Offences Act 2003 …

AFF Big Survey – Future Accommodation Model (FAM)

Abstract: AFF surveyed Army personnel and families to ask about their views on communication of FAM. There were 3,284 responses to the survey. Cost cutting – Families expressed …

AFF Big Survey – New allocation & maintenance contract

Abstract: AFF surveyed UK Army personnel and families to determine their key priorities for the new Service Family Accommodation (SFA) allocation and maintenance contract. There …

Childcare Report 2016

Abstract: Children (SWDC) status until a dependent child reaches the age of 11. After a child reaches the age of 11, there is no assurance that a situation whereby both parents …

The Experience of Parental Absence in Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families

Abstract: Being a parent and raising children is exciting and rewarding, but it can be tough at times for any family. The amount, patterns and types of parental absence faced by …

Metabolomic analysis of male combat veterans with post traumatic stress disorder

Abstract: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is associated with impaired major domains of psychology and behavior. Individuals with PTSD also have increased co-morbidity with …

A national study of Veterans with major upper limb amputation: Survey methods, participants, and summary findings

Abstract: Introduction: A comprehensive study to assess quality and outcomes of care for Veterans with upper limb amputation is needed. This paper presents methods and summary …

Comparison of characteristics of centers practicing incremental vs. conventional approaches to hemodialysis delivery - postdialysis recovery time and patient survival

Abstract: Introduction: Conventional haemodialysis (HD) involves treatment times of around 4 hours thrice weekly, taking no account of residual kidney function (RKF). In …