From Defender to Offender: British Female Ex-Military Re-Joining Civilian Society

Abstract: The notion of belonging is a key tenet of life in the UK Armed Forces and yet the issues surrounding the loss of this camaraderie are often under-estimated when soldiers …

Understanding Service Leavers Aged 50+ (Main Report)

Abstract: The project was funded by Forces in Mind Trust. The project explored the experiences of Service leavers of all ranks transitioning out of the Armed Forces at or after …

An Investigation into the Transferable Skills of Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) in the Defence Forces of Ireland (Army Only) on Retirement

Abstract: The Irish Defence Forces currently employs approximately 8,750 personnel, with some 7,300 employed in the army. Approximately 3,139 Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) have …

Leaving The Armed Forces and Living as a Civilian An exploratory study of everyday decision-making as a civilian

Abstract: Glyndwr University was funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) to conduct this exploratory study of identity and transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life. Using …

Departures: Families Transition Guide

Abstract: This booklet provides information and advice to help you get started with planning your transition to civilian life. We have developed it as a result of the Tri-Service …

Service Leavers' Guide

Abstract: The service leavers’ guide offers information and advice prior to and after leaving regular service. The guide contains information about armed forces pensions, …

Plain Language Summary. Improving health and adjustment after military service: Findings from the Australian Military Transition Study

Abstract: This summary details research into whether participation in different types of activities influenced health and adjustment for service members who were transitioning …

Serving Those Who Serve Their Country: Preparing Military Veterans for Nursing Degrees

Abstract: Challenges remain for integrating Veterans into civilian occupations postservice. This article describes an innovative project affording military service personnel …

The return of the traumatized army veteran: a qualitative study of UK ex-servicemen in the aftermath of war, 1945 to 2000

Abstract: The challenge of transition from service to civilian life is explored through the experiences of a sample of 225 UK army veterans between 1945 and 2000. All subjects had …

Transition from War: how veterans with post-combat disorders adjust to civilian life

This report is a review of evidence on the health of UK veterans with post-combat disorders and their transition to civilian life. The review identifies why some veterans have …

Evaluation of The Positive Futures Programme 2016-2018

Abstract: Venture Trust is a national (Scotland) voluntary organisation delivering intensive wilderness experiences and communitybased life and social skills development …

Cultural Awareness of the Veteran Context - Digital Workbook

Abstract: This workbook is aimed at people working in public sector roles, in particular, roles which are public facing. This is because you may often come into contact with …