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Relationship between obesity and health problems in help-seeking military veterans

Abstract: Background: UK Armed Forces (UK AF) veterans may be particularly vulnerable to obesity and its comorbid physical and mental health problems. Aim: To examine the …

The effect of non-operational family separations on family functioning and well-being among Royal Navy/Royal Marines families

Abstract: Military families can experience a variety of different separations due to the occupational demands of Service personnel. The most prominent of these is the deployment …

Social influences and barriers to seeking healthcare for mental health problems among UK military personnel: qualitative and quantitative investigations

Abstract: Approximately 60% of UK military personnel who experience mental health problems, do not seek help. Typical demographics of military personnel provide one explanation …

Mental Health and the Armed Forces, Part Two: The Provision of Care

Abstract: We concluded in Part One of our inquiry into Mental Health and the Armed Forces that the vast majority of veterans leave the Services with no ill-effects. However, the …

An exploration of how UK veterans diagnosed with combat-related post-traumatic stress disorder experience therapy

Abstract: This research aims to fill this gap in the literature by asking veterans diagnosed with combat-related PTSD to describe and explore their experience of therapy. Six male …

Exploring the acceptability of delivering Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) to UK veterans with PTSD over Skype: a qualitative study

Abstract: Background: Research shows that veterans with mental health difficulties are reluctant to engage with treatment due to a number of practical and psychological barriers. …

PALS: peer support for community dwelling older people with chronic low back pain: a feasibility and acceptability study

Abstract: Examine the feasibility and acceptability of a peer support intervention (PALS) to facilitate self-management in community dwelling older adults with Chronic Low Back …

JSP 760 Tri-Service Regulations for Leave and Other Types of Absence Part 1: Directive

Summary: Joint Service Publication (JSP) 760 - Tri-Service Regulations for Leave and other Types of Absence - has a broad remit and encompasses the majority of reasons for the …

Writing Veterans’ History: A Conversation on the Twentieth Century

Abstract: This article is a conversation between five specialists of veterans’ history on the current direction of the field and its importance to the study of war and society. …

Annual Population Survey: UK Armed Forces Veterans residing in Great Britain, 2017

Abstract: This bulletin provides estimates on the size and socio-demographic characteristics of the UK Armed Forces veteran population residing in Great Britain (GB) using …

Improving Delivery of the UK's Armed Forces Covenant: How can organisations more effectively implement the Armed Forces Covenant across the UK in support of everyone in the Armed Forces Community?

Abstract: In November 2018, Force in Mind Trust (FiMT) partnered with St George’s House to deliver a consultation to discuss how the delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant …

Amputation Statistics 1 April 2013 – 31 March 2018

Abstract: This annual report provides statistical information on the number of UK Service personnel who suffered an amputation for the five year period 1 April 2013 – 31 March …