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Veterans Work - Recognising the Potential of ex-service Personnel

Abstract: This report acknowledges some of the challenges faced by UK veterans entering the employment sector. The study adopts methods such as data analysis, surveys and …

Health, Self-Care and the Offshore Workforce - Opportunities for Behaviour Change Interventions, an Epidemiological Survey

Abstract: Introduction: The high risk nature of offshore work and inherent occupational hazards necessitate that offshoreworkers engage in behaviours that promote health and …

A Realist Evaluation of a Voluntary Sector Drop In Service for Veterans

Abstract: Objectives: How best to support veterans is a key question for service providers and policy makers. The objectives of the current study were to evaluate a drop in …

Veterans’ Health Needs Assessment: UK, South West Peninsula

This Health Needs Assessment seeks to understand the health and wellbeing needs of the veteran population in the South West Peninsula (of the United Kingdom) to guide decisions …

The Armed Forces Covenant

Abstract: The Armed Forces Covenant outlines society's obligation to those who have served in the Armed Forces. Those who have served should face no disadvantage compared to other …

Housing options for serving and ex-military personnel

Abstract: This briefing paper outlines the housing options open to serving and ex-military personnel, it does not cover service accommodation provided by the Ministry of Defence. …

Forces Help to Buy Quarterly Statistics

Abstract: This quarterly statistical release provides summary statistics on applications, payments and purchases made under the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme. In addition, …

Differences in vaping topography in relation to adherence to exclusive electronic cigarette use in veterans

Abstract: Background: Understanding vaping patterns of electronic cigarette (EC) use is important to understand the real-life exposure to EC vapor. Long term information on vaping …

Sanctions, Support & Service Leavers: Welfare conditionality and transitions from military to civilian life. First-wave findings.

Abstract: This report presents the first-wave findings of an ongoing project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers: Welfare …

Gambling problems and the impact of family in UK armed forces veterans

Abstract: Background and aims: International evidence indicates elevated problem gambling rates in armed forces veterans compared with the general population. Gambling problems …

Transition to Civilian Life, 'The Emotional Pathway'

This is an information sheet, produced by The British Army, to help Service leavers and their families understand better the emotional aspects of transition and prepare to cope …

Veterans and Violence: An Exploration of Pre-enlistment, Military and Post-Service Life

Abstract: Despite growing criminological interest in the many ex-service personnel mired within the UK’s criminal justice system, there remains a paucity of qualitative research …