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Executive summary: How does military life shape service children’s identity and school experiences?

Abstract: Service children are identified by virtue of the occupation of their parents. Their livesareshaped by the unique demands placed on armed forces personnel. Service …

Charles Bonnet syndrome among visually impaired military Veterans: Findings from a UK screening and survey study

Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS: Charles Bonnet syndrome (CBS) is a common complication of visual impairment. However, demographic and clinical characteristics may modify the prevalence …

The health and wellbeing outcomes of employment and vocational-based interventions for Veterans: a scoping review

Abstract: Governments worldwide have invested in employment programs for veterans to aid the transition from military to civilian life, yet there is a lack of evidence of their …

SUSTAIN: Identifying and Examining the Barriers and Facilitators to Ex-Servicewomen Making a Successful and Sustainable Transition to Civilian Life in the UK

Abstract: Why is this research important? Whilst most service personnel make a successful transition from military to civilian life, this transition can pose significant challenges …

Occupational incidence of bladder cancer amongst Veteran ammunition technicians of the British Army

Abstract: Continuity of care is essential for Veterans with serious mental illness (SMI), as lapses in treatment are common and linked to increased mortality. This study evaluated …

Global approaches to supporting mental health and resettlement for Veterans with embodied trauma: A comprehensive scoping review

Abstract: Objectives: Military veterans face significant holistic challenges when leaving military services and resettling back into the community. Recent research has shown that …

‘Grown up’ children from armed forces families: Reflections on experiences of childhood and education

Abstract: This research set out to investigate the experiences of ‘grown up’ children from armed forces families, to gather their reflections on childhood and education, and to …

UK Veterans from ethnic minority backgrounds

Abstract: This project was commissioned by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA), which leads UK Government efforts to ensure that the United Kingdom is the best place in the …

"I was not broken when I joined, I was when I left": Experiences of powerlessness among women Veterans

Abstract: Once military service is complete, personnel embark on a long metaphorical journey back to civilian life. This transition can be particularly complex for women. Armed …

Experiences of abortion in the UK Armed Forces: A cross-sectional survey

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Abortion is a common pregnancy outcome; in the UK one in three women will have an abortion by age 45 years. Despite women making up 11.7% of the UK Armed …

An evaluation of the HeadFIT initiative: An implementation study

Abstract: Fitness – both mental and physical - is an essential component of military fighting power. In addition, we know that evidence shows that Service personnel are more …