Strategy for Our Veterans: 6 Monthly Report (August 2022)

Summary: This report will outline how the OVA is working with departments across government, as well as with external stakeholders, to deliver in each of these areas. …

COVID-19: Impact on the health and wellbeing of ex-serving personnel (Veterans-CHECK) protocol paper

Abstract: Introduction: We will use a sub-sample of a current longitudinal study to investigate the impact of COVID-19 on the health and wellbeing of ex-service personnel in the …

A Longitudinal Evaluation of the impact of Surf Action in using Ocean Therapy to support the physical and psychological wellbeing of 200 members of the Armed Forces community from 2013 to 2019

Abstract: This report is a longitudinal analysis of the delivery, efficacy and effectiveness of Surf Action’s five year ‘Centre of Excellence’ Project which was funded by …

‘It’s nice to just be you’: The influence of the employment experiences of UK military spouses during accompanied postings on well-being

Abstract: Repeated military relocations (accompanied postings) can have a detrimental effect on employment and well-being among the spouses and partners of military personnel. …

Current and Future Needs of Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: This is the second of a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS). The aim of this research is to gain insight into the …

Meeting the Needs of the RAF Family

Abstract: This report provides estimates of the size, profile and welfare needs of the RAF Family, largely drawing upon recent research by Compass Partnership for The Royal …

Call to Mind: Northern Ireland

Abstract: The Call to Mind: Northern Ireland report outlines the progress that has been made in improving mental health services overall in Northern Ireland. All the stakeholders …

Call to Mind: A Framework for Action

Abstract: This report provides the first UK-wide summary of common issues in meeting the mental and related health and social care needs of veterans and their family members. The …

Supporting & Serving Military Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: In 2015, Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) commissioned Dr Cherie Armour of Ulster University to conduct alarge-scale study into the health and wellbeing of Northern Irish …

Joint Suicide Prevention Strategy

Executive Summary: Suicide prevention is a major public health priority for the Government of Canada. The Federal Framework for Suicide Prevention defines an overall approach for …

Long-term Outcomes of Military Service in Aging and the Life Course: A Positive Re-envisioning

Abstract: Most research on military service focuses on its short-term negative consequences, especially the mental and physical injuries of those deployed in warzones. However, …

The Elephant in the Bedroom: Sexual Functioning in Military Populations

Abstraction: This policy brief provides an overview of the problem of sexual functioning in military populations, discusses challenges associated with assessment, present …