The Scottish Veterans Commissioner has undertaken a short review of support for the Armed Forces bereaved community in Scotland. This review picks up some of the areas outlined in …
Abstract: This study from the University of Glasgow, compared the medical record of 78,000 veterans in Scotland with over 250,000 non-veterans, looking at trends in their long-term …
Abstract: This Framework is for all organisations and sectors starting or scaling up Housing First in Scotland. It sets out the context in which Housing First can be successfully …
Abstract: This report is the final one in the series of reports on transition from the Scottish Veterans Commissioner (SVC). Throughout this series, the focus has been on how …
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes is an important public health problem but the risk in UK military veterans is unknown. We used data from the Trends in Scottish Veterans' Health study to …
Abstract: In this report, we set out the evidence around the housing challenges encountered by some veterans and identify where changes are needed in policy and practice to help …
Abstract: Few adventurous training courses have been formally designed to assist military personnel in their recovery and/or transition into civilian life by supporting …
Abstract: Introduction: A rising trend has occurred in the physical and mental health challenges faced by recovering UK service personnel. To support these individuals, bespoke …
Abstract: In September 2021, the UK Government announced that for the first time the numbers of ex-service personnel who take their own lives will be officially recorded, …
Abstract: Objectives: The risk of suicide among UK military veterans remains unclear. Few recent studies have been undertaken, and most studies found no clear evidence of …
Abstract: The guide was developed as a collaborative effort between Veterans Scotland, Skills Development Scotland and Army HQ Scotland. Its aim is to provide information to those …
Abstract: Introduction: Physical activity is an important component of military training. Although injuries and musculoskeletal disorders are the most common cause of medical …