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Operationally ready: The association between motivation, psychological needs and health behaviours in Royal Naval personnel

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) are a leading cause of medical downgrades and reduced operational effectiveness in the UK military. Initial military …

The cost of poor military-to-civilian transition among the UK Armed Forces community: Findings from ‘Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life’

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 …

Exploring the relationship between adverse childhood experiences, moral injury and social support in a clinical sample of UK military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Increased exposure to adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is noted amongst military veterans, who also face unique occupational stressors during military …

What do we owe soldiers? Evidence from the UK Armed Forces Covenant

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 …

The ethical dimensions of military public health

Abstract: The practice of public health within military settings presents distinct ethical challenges that differ from those encountered in civilian public health practice. This …

Female Veteran transition: Exploring gendered power relations, discipline and decision making

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 …

Understanding the transition from military to civilian life

Abstract: The comprehensive study looks at all aspects of transition to civilian life pos-Service, for Service Personnel and Armed Forces families.

10 years of impact for Armed Forces mental health

Abstract: Impact Report celebrating 10 years of FiMT's Mental Health Research Programme as it draws to a close.

Living with a loved one's mental health issue: Recognizing the lived experiences of military spouses

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 …

Coping, civilian transition, and gambling harm severity in UK Armed Forces Veterans

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 …

Recognising Veterans' mental health needs in primary care

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 …

Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

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 …