Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are a leading cause of medical downgrades and reduced operational effectiveness in the UK military. Initial military …
Abstract: Approximately 15,000 people leave the UK Armed Forces each year, with most having a positive transition to civilian life. However, a minority of ex-Service personnel …
Abstract: Background: Increased exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is noted amongst military veterans, who also face unique occupational stressors during military …
Abstract: What do people in liberal polities believe they owe soldiers for their service? The UK's Armed Forces Covenant, promulgated in 2000 and enshrined in law in 2021, presents …
Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …
Abstract: This paper investigates how military life affects the decision making of female RAF veterans during transition into the civilian world. By adopting a longitudinal …
Abstract: Limited evidence surrounds the lived experiences of military spouses whose partner has mental health issues. This lack of evidence may be due to factors such as global …
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 …
Abstract: Samuel Thompson discusses mental health care for veterans in the UK, outlining some of the barriers to accessing services and how practitioners working in primary care …
Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …