• Country: United Kingdom
Clear all

UK Defence Expenditure

Abstract: This paper summarises UK defence expenditure (historic, current, and planned), international comparisons of defence expenditure of NATO Allies, and the financial cost of …

The role of the Royal Air Force Deployed Readiness Preparation Team in the UK

Abstract: Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington and Cranwell are both based in Lincolnshire and have Defence Primary Health Care Dental Centres on Station to provide dental care to …

Lives in Transition: returning to civilian life with a physical injury or condition. Final report.

Executive Summary: This report presents the final findings of a project funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for ex-service …

Piloting the feasibility of delivering cognitive-behavioral conjoint therapy online to military veterans and partners

Abstract: Cognitive-Behavior Conjoint Therapy (CBCT) for PTSD has demonstrated efficacy among military couples in which the veteran is experiencing PTSD. Yet, no studies to date …

Service children in education: a review of the literature from five countries

A review of the peer-reviewed literature relating to the education of children from armed forces families (service children) is presented. In England, service children have been …

Emotional intelligence in military medical officers in the Defence Medical Services

Abstract: Emotional intelligence (EI) is a concept describing an individual’s ability to understand, process and act accordingly on others’ and one’s own emotions. It is a …

Understanding ‘Negative Transitioning’ in British Ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services …

Meeting the housing needs of military veterans: exploring collaboration and governance

Abstract: Veterans in the UK seek help from numerous, diverse organisations to navigate the housing system, in contrast to countries such as the US and Australia, which operate …

Sources of occupational stress among the military musicians of the Royal Air Force

Abstract: Occupational stress has been studied in the military and among professional musicians but not yet among military musicians. We may speculate that military musicians are …

Banning smoking at Army Foundation College, Harrogate: a military phase I training establishment's experience of introducing a smoking ban

Abstract: In September 2019, Harrogate Army Foundation College (AFC) introduced what is believed to be the British Army’s first smoking ban. AFC, the British Army’s only …

Home Health Aides' Increased Role in Supporting Older Veterans and Primary Healthcare Teams During COVID-19: a Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: Background: Home health aides are important but often overlooked members of care teams, providing functional and emotional support to patients. These services became …

‘Treat everyone like they're a man’: Stakeholder perspectives on the provision of health and social care support for female veterans in the UK

Abstract: International research suggests that female veterans may experience gender-specific barriers to accessing veteran-specific care. This is the first UK study to report an …