• Author: Linda Slapakova
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The cost of poor military-to-civilian transition among the UK Armed Forces community: Findings from ‘Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life’

Abstract: Approximately 15,000 people leave the UK Armed Forces each year, with most having a positive transition to civilian life. However, a minority of ex-Service personnel …

Understanding the transition from military to civilian life

Abstract: The comprehensive study looks at all aspects of transition to civilian life pos-Service, for Service Personnel and Armed Forces families.

Local approaches to Armed Forces Covenant delivery and wider support for the Armed Forces community

Abstract: In this study, Our Community, Our Covenant and beyond, we examined different local, regional, and subregional models that have been adopted by local authorities and their …

Our community, our covenant and beyond: Examining local realities and progress achieved in Armed Forces Covenant delivery

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge acknowledging that members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to the wider population in the …

Navigating the external environment for military-to-civilian transition: Findings from the transition mapping study 3

Abstract: People who serve in the United Kingdom's (UK) Armed Forces and their families are, at some point in their lives, expected to undergo a transition from military to …

Understanding the lived experience of military-to-civilian transition and post-service life among non-UK Veterans

Abstract: The UK Armed Forces have an established history of recruiting non-native citizens, including individuals from the Commonwealth and Ireland, as well as Nepalese nationals …

Examining the financial stability of UK military families: An Exploratory Analysis

Abstract: Existing national and international research posits that Armed Forces personnel have relatively higher incomes than people in civilian occupations and benefit …

Examining the financial stability of UK military families: Research Brief

Abstract: This is the research brief for the study 'Examinig the financial stability of UK military families.' 

Examining the financial stability of UK military families: Supporting Information

Abstract: This is the supporting informaiton for the report 'Examinig the financial stability of UK military families.' 

Removing Barriers to Diversity and Inclusion in the Military

Abstract: Efforts to improve representation and remove barriers for personnel with protected characteristics are seen as essential steps for modern militaries, but have not gone …

Leveraging diversity for military effectiveness: Diversity, inclusion and belonging in the UK and US Armed Forces

Abstract: In an evolving strategic environment, the Armed Forces need to effectively leverage all available advantages, including those stemming from their workforces, to maximise …