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Help and support for gambling harm among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: To explore the accessibility of mental health and gambling related support within the United Kingdom (UK) Armed Forces and investigate potential barriers to engagement. …

Coping, civilian transition, and gambling harm severity in UK Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are prone to experiencing both mental health challenges and harm from gambling, yet little is known about the psychosocial factors that may increase risk. This …

A qualitative analysis of the experience of gambling harm and accessing support among United Kingdom Armed Forces personnel

Abstract: Background: Military personnel (both currently serving and veterans) are vulnerable to harm from gambling, yet many are reluctant to seek help. The aims of this study …

Introduction: Human resource management and employing service leavers and Veterans

Abstract: This special issue focuses on research on recruiting and employing military veterans and Human Resource Management (HRM) interventions to support Service leavers in …

UK female Veterans' physical health: Perceived impact of military service and experiences of accessing healthcare. Findings of a qualitative study

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Women make up almost 14% of the UK's veteran population; however, little is known about female veterans' physical health and experiences of accessing …

Veterans in Care Homes: An International Scoping Review to Inform UK Policy and Practice

In contrast to the mental and physical health needs of veterans, veterans’ social care needs remain relatively neglected by policymakers and researchers. The aim of this study is …

Demographic characteristics, gambling engagement, mental health, and associations with harmful gambling risk among UK Armed Forces serving personnel

Abstract: Introduction: Harmful gambling negatively impacts individuals, families and communities. Growing international evidence indicates that the Armed Forces (AF) community may …

I don’t feel like that’s for me: Overcoming barriers to mental healthcare for women veterans

Abstract: Approximately 13.6%, or approximately 250,000 of the 1.85 million veterans in England and Wales are female with numbers expected to increase alongside the number of women …

‘Where are all the women?’ Recognition and representation – UK female veterans’ experiences of support in civilian life

This report highlights the limited research and recognition of UK female veterans and their unique experiences and needs. With only 13.6% of the total veteran population being …

Understanding and mapping the psychosocial wellbeing support needs of veteran family members across the UK: a multi-methods study

Abstract: The UK Veterans Family Study (UKVFS) is a cross institutional, multi-stage, collaborative research project aimed at better understanding the psychosocial health and …

Sexual offences committed by members of the armed forces: Is the service justice system fit for purpose?

Abstract: Recent policy reviews, academic research and high-profile media critiques have repeatedly emphasised the UK military as a hypermasculine culture, seemingly permissive of …

Barriers and facilitators to mental healthcare for women veterans: a scoping review

Abstract: Background: Traditionally, veteran research and support have centred on the requirements of a predominantly male population. However, as female participation in the …