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Do Alcohol Misuse, Service Utilisation, and Demographic Characteristics Differ between UK Veterans and Members of the General Public Attending an NHS General Hospital?

Abstract: The aim of this paper was to provide insights into alcohol misuse within UK veterans to inform as to whether their presentations differ from the general public. This was …

Violent behavior among military reservists

Abstract: Large numbers of British and American Reservists have been deployed to operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Little is known about the impact of deployment and combat …

Understanding the Journey to and Through 'Access to Higher Education Diplomas' for Adults with a Service Background

Abstract: The Access to Higher Education Diploma (AHED) is a well-established course, delivered in the main locally through Further Education Institutions; it provides a …

Prevalence of PTSD and other mental disorders in UK service personnel by time since end of deployment: a meta-analysis

Abstract: Background: US studies have shown an increase of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression, but not alcohol misuse related to time of assessment since …

Disciplinary Offences at the Court Martial

Abstract: The aim of this article is to examine the operation of the court martial in respect of these disciplinary offences. It does so by undertaking a doctrinal and empirical …

Long-term responses to treatment in UK veterans with military-related PTSD: an observational study

Abstract: Military-related trauma can be difficult to treat. Evaluating longer term responses to treatment and identifying which individuals may need additional support could …

Diversifying the Uniform? The Participation of Minority Ethnic Personnel in the British Armed Services

Abstract: This article considers the pressures on the British armed services to increase the participation of minority ethnic groups and assesses recent government policy on this …

Deployment to Employment: Exploring the Veteran Employment Gap in the UK

Abstract: As UK unemployment rates reach an eleven year low in 2016, it is vital that those who have served in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces are not left behind. The majority of …

Pluralistic data analysis

Abstract: In his provocatively titled book The Qualitative Manifesto, Denzin (2010) proposed that in order to effectively advocate the benefits of qualitative work to …

SO4-6 Panel Discussion and Summing-Up: Opportunities for Epidemiology in Studying the Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Abstract: This paper details a panel discussion exploring the military veteran within the civilian population. Many myths have grown up surrounding the figure of the military …

Evaluation of the Airing Pain radio series discussing the effects of chronic pain on ex-military personnel

Abstract: Background: The charity Pain Concern produced three episodes of their Airing Pain radio programme focusing on chronic pain amongst veterans of the Armed Forces. An …

Profile Provision for Armed Forces Veterans under Probation Supervision

Summary: This report builds on the Phillips Review into ex-armed forces personnel in the criminal justice system. Funded by the Forces in Mind Trust and commissioned by the …