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Psychosocial impact of visual impairment and coping strategies in female ex-Service personnel

Abstract: To examine how vision loss affects the psychosocial well-being of female ex-Service personnel and how they cope with their visual impairment. A cross-sectional study was …

UK Armed Forces Families’ Strategy 2016-2020

Abstract: The purpose of this Strategy is to provide direction to officials who are responsible for policy development in the areas that make up the ‘offer’ to the Service …

Poppy Scotland Welfare Services Statistical Report 2014/2015

Abstract: The Welfare Services Statistical Report provides an overview of the allocation of grants and funding for 2015 by Poppy Scotland.

Supporting UK Service leavers and their families in the transition to civilian life - research brief

Abstract: RAND Europe was commissioned by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), a charity which aims to improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families, to conduct the …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2015

Abstract: This is the fourth annual Covenant report and the programme of work to deliver the Covenant continues at pace. The volume of activity that surrounds the Covenant is …

Improvised Explosive Device (IED) events involving UK personnel on Op HERRICK in Helmand Province, Afghanistan

Abstract: This one-off release provides summary statistics on Improvised Explosive Device (IED) events in Helmand Province, Afghanistan involving UK personnel1 during Op HERRICK. …

Identifying British Army infantry recruit population characteristics using biographical data (UK)

Abstract: Background: The infantry accounts for more than a quarter of the British Army but there is a lack of data about the social and educational background of its recruits. …

Mental health stigmatisation in deployed UK Armed Forces: a principal components analysis

Abstract: Introduction: UK military research suggests that there is a significant link between current psychological symptoms, mental health stigmatisation and perceived barriers …

PTSD, Stigma and Barriers to Help-Seeking within the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: Among the general public, much is known about the longer-term consequences of not seeking support for mental health difficulties. However, within military populations, …

The role of health visitors and school nurses: Supporting the health and wellbeing of military families

Abstract: Health professionals such as health visitors, midwives and school nursing teams working with stakeholders, including social care, early years and education providers, …

What a difference: the ground breaking work of ASAP 2010-2015

Abstract: The Armed Services Advice Project provides advice and support for veterans on issues relating to finances, housing, employment, health, and relationships.

What happens to the mental health of UK service personnel after they return home from Afghanistan?

Abstract: Objective: Fear et al identified a small but significant increase in probable post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in UK military personnel from around 3% in first …