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Veterans: Access to health services

Abstract: This research briefing outlines the healthcare provision for military veterans in the United Kingdom, focusing on the support available through the National Health …

It was a complete violation of everything: LGBT plus Veterans' experiences of discrimination and oppression through the exemptive UK military "gay ban" policy

Abstract: Introduction: This is the first empirical study carried out in the UK to examine the devasting impact of the policy to ban all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender …

Identifying the risk factors associated with food insecurity in the UK Veteran population: A nationwide survey

Abstract: There has been limited focus placed on exploring food insecurity within the UK-ex-Armed Forces population. The present study aims to build on initial work by …

Serving those who have served: Uncovering the health and social care needs of Veterans and service leavers across Wakefield District

Abstract: In April and May 2024, Healthwatch Wakefield carried out a piece of engagement with veterans across Wakefield District. The aim was to find out how much veterans and …

Veterans in Northern Ireland: Evaluation of chronic pain experience, service type, and physical and mental health functioning

Abstract: Background: Chronic pain is common and associated with disruptions in quality of life (QoL) and psychosocial functioning. These issues are particularly pronounced in …

Analysis of Project-100 Closed Cases: October, 2024

The reports describes a set of analyses of Project-100 closed cases using data collected between 1/4/2022 and 1/7/2024 (using raw dataset PTSDRes-1.4.2022-1.7.2024-V1.csv). As with …

Accredited vocational training within supported employment for Veterans: An evaluation of impact within Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company

Abstract: Research with a small cohort of ex-Service personnel at Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC) – part of Royal British Legion Industries – has trialled and …

Make new friends, leave my friends: A dialogical investigation into transition experiences and agency in children from UK Armed Forces families

Abstract: This article provides new perspectives on the transitions of children from military families. It examines the experiences and agency of a group of UK primary-school …

Sarin exposure, mortality and cancer incidence in UK military Veterans involved in human experiments at Porton Down: 52-year follow-up

Abstract: Objectives: We investigated whether UK military personnel exposed to sarin during the 'Service Volunteer Programme' at Porton Down had increased rates of mortality or …

U.K. Veterans in prison: Attitudes toward authority, legitimacy and compliance with regime

Abstract: Despite an increase in academic research over recent years into military veterans in the criminal justice system, little of this has focused on U.K. veterans’ views and …

U.K. Veterans in prison: Attitudes toward authority, legitimacy, and compliance with regime

Abstract: Despite an increase in academic research over recent years into military veterans in the criminal justice system, little of this has focused on U.K. veterans’ views and …

The employment experiences of serving partners

This project aimed to raise awareness of areas of potential disadvantage or challenges caused by Service to partners, whilst also helping to identify possible gaps and ensure easy …