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Veterans strategy: Presented to Parliament by the Secretary of State for Defence by command of His Majesty

Abstract: This strategy sets out the UK Government's ambitious goals for supporting Veterans and empowers the nation to deliver – that includes devolved governments, regional …

Anxiety and distress tolerance as mediators between complex posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and gambling severity in Veterans

Abstract: Experiences of gambling-related harm are significant concerns among military veterans, particularly those with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD …

The relationship between adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and adult mental health outcomes in UK military Veterans: A clinical psychology perspective

Abstract:Background: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been extensively linked to poor mental health outcomes in civilian populations. However, the specific relationship …

Invisible bodies of war: British servicewomen on covert operations in Northern Ireland

Abstract: Women were employed to operate covertly with British security forces and paramilitary organisations during the Troubles in Northern Ireland (1968-1998). However, the …

Outcomes of a Veteran-specific pain management programme by remote technology-based delivery: An observational study

Abstract: Introduction: A residential pain management programme for military veterans with high medical and psychological comorbidity was adapted for remote delivery. This study …

The heart, the backbone, the counterweight: Constructing relationships between military families, the military, and the nation in the UK Armed Forces Families Strategy

Abstract: There exists an established literature within critical military studies detailing how military welfare policies attempt to manoeuvre non-serving military spouses' …

Leveraging social media and crowdsourcing to recruit and retain military Veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder or experience of harmful gambling for mHealth interventions: Descriptive study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military veterans may be at increased risk of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) compared to the general population. PTSD is often comorbid with harmful and …

Local approaches to Armed Forces Covenant delivery and wider support for the Armed Forces community

Abstract: In this study, Our Community, Our Covenant and beyond, we examined different local, regional, and subregional models that have been adopted by local authorities and their …

Our community, our covenant and beyond: Examining local realities and progress achieved in Armed Forces Covenant delivery

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant is a pledge acknowledging that members of the Armed Forces Community should not face disadvantage compared to the wider population in the …

Medical discharge from the UK Armed Forces and the role of combat injury: A short report from the ADVANCE-INVEST study

The recent conflict in Afghanistan resulted in hundreds of serious injuries to UK Armed Forces personnel, necessitating their aeromedical evacuation. Due to the nature of their …

LGBT Veterans and moral injury: Addressing the legacy of the UK’s military ‘gay ban’ policy

Abstract:Introduction: This commentary aimed to contextualize and analyze the harm experienced by LGBT + veterans who served under the UK military ‘gay ban’ policy to …

Journeys to Harmful Behaviour: Knowledge Exchange and Implementation Project Report

Between 2019 and 2022, Liverpool John Moores University and the Probation Institute conducted a qualitative research study examining the life trajectories of 14 veterans convicted …