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Cohort Profile: The Porton Down Veterans cohort study

Abstract: The Porton Down Veterans cohort was established to address concerns raised by former service personnel that their long-term health may have been affected due to their …

Predictors of Military Veterans’ Engagement in Bespoke Recovery Pathways and Health and Well-Being Outcomes

Abstract: The objective of this cross-sectional study was to assess how psychosocial variables predict U.K. military veterans’ level of engagement in bespoke recovery pathways …

Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource

Abstract: Armed Forces Veterans usually do well in civilian life, a small minority sadly do suffer, but those that do well adjust their military skills, knowledge, and technical …

UK field medical care 2032: one military vision

Abstract: This paper outlines a hypothetical scenario of a future battlefield where machine-led trauma care is the norm, and the use of advanced technology and artificial …

Gambling and Well-being in the RAF

Abstract: This research report from the RAF Benevolent Fund – Gambling and Wellbeing in the RAF – improves our understanding of the wellbeing of serving RAF personnel. The …

Adverse Childhood Experiences, Military Adversities, and Adult Health Outcomes Among Female Veterans in the UK

Abstract: Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) are well-documented risk factors for poor outcomes in adulthood, including worse physical and mental health. A higher prevalence of …

Longitudinal survey of UK veterans with pre-existing mental health difficulties: mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals with pre-existing mental health difficulties were thought to be vulnerable to mental health deterioration due to the …

Family-Involved Mental Health Care Among OEF/OIF Veterans With and Without PTSD Using VHA Administrative Records

Abstract: Prior research indicates that veterans are interested in including family members in health care and that family-inclusive mental health treatment can improve treatment …

Improving Research and Initiatives to Support Veterans and their Families

Abstract: This highlight article discusses that people join the armed forces for a multidure of reasons and discusses how best to support the varied group of Veterans and their …

Veteran Help-Seeking Behaviour for Mental Health Issues: a Systematic Review

Abstract: Serving military personnel and veterans have been identified to have a high prevalence of mental health disorders. Despite this, only a significantly small number seek …

Veterans Universal Passport: a pilot of a health and social care record for UK ex-Service personnel

Abstract: The transfer of care between different health and social care systems are often associated with poor outcomes and disengagement. Indeed, following the transition from …

Veterans' Strategy Action Plan: 2022-2024

Abstract: This Action Plan will deliver a further significant shift in how we support our veteran community and provide the solid foundation on which we will continue to build over …