Local approaches to Armed Forces Covenant delivery and wider support for the Armed Forces community

Abstract: In this study, Our Community, Our Covenant and beyond, we examined different local, regional, and subregional models that have been adopted by local authorities and their …

Rallying to the Flag - A Consolidated Picture of Armed Forces Children’s Education in Scotland in 2021: Laying Foundations & Promoting Development

Abstract: Serving members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families are within the scope of the Covenant. The Scottish Government and all 32 local authorities in Scotland …

Veterans’ Homelessness Prevention Pathway

Abstract: In this report, we set out the evidence around the housing challenges encountered by some veterans and identify where changes are needed in policy and practice to help …

Evidence based findings about the veteran population in Scotland

Abstract:Commissioned by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, this 2019 report—compiled by Northumbria University’s Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research as …

Transition in Scotland

Transition from the Armed Forces to civilian life invariably involves leaving behind a job, a home, a community and a unique way of life. Most Servicemen and women and their …

Veterans’ Health & Wellbeing: A Distinctive Scottish Approach

Abstract: This report assesses the health and wellbeing services available to veterans living in Scotland. It sets out recommendations to the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland …

Scottish Government support for Veterans and the Armed Forces Community in Scotland

Abstract: This document sets out current achievements and future priorities, and highlights the work that the Scottish Government is taking forward to respond to the …

'It's caveman stuff, but that is to a certain extent how guys still operate': Men's Accounts of Masculinity and Help Seeking

Abstract: It is often assumed that men are reluctant to seek medical care. However, despite growing interest in masculinity and men’s health, few studies have focussed on …

Evaluation of Employ-Able

This report reviews the effectiveness of the Employ-Able Programme, which sets out to improve the employment prospects of veterans with mental health conditions. It considers the …

Veterans' Health & Wellbeing in Scotland - Are We Getting it Right?

Abstract: This short paper by the Scottish Veterans Commissioner aims to to raise awareness of the need to protect the current health and social care provision for veterans and to …

Army Life in Scotland - Army Families Federation Survey

Abstract: The Army Families Federation’s latest roadshow is taking place in Kinloss, Scotland on 23 March 2017. We wanted to hear from as many families as possible, prior to the …

Armed Forces Charities in Scotland: An overview and analysis (2016)

Abstract: This Sector Insight: Armed Forces Charities in Scotland report follows on from Sector Insight, UK Armed Forces Charities: An Overview and Analysis, published in 2014, …