Abstract: In September 2021, the UK Government announced that for the first time the numbers of ex-service personnel who take their own lives will be officially recorded, …
Abstract: Objectives: The risk of suicide among UK military veterans remains unclear. Few recent studies have been undertaken, and most studies found no clear evidence of …
Abstract: This is a summary of the final report on the experiences of older – over the age of 65 - exservicemen and women and service providers for the Poppyscotland-led …
Abstract: During military service, many household costs for both married and single service personnel are subsidised, and transition can leave veterans unprepared for the …
Abstract: The Strategy for our Veterans was published in November 2018. It sought to build on the work by organisations across the public, private and charitable sectors to …
Abstract: Introduction: Smoking is a major risk factor for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Serving military personnel have previously been shown to be more likely to …
Abstract: Background: Lymphohaematopoietic malignancies are common in the general population. There have been concerns that military service may be associated with increased risk …
Abstract: The first three chapters cover the core subjects of 'Securing Employment', 'Qualifications and Skills' and 'Further and Higher Education'. Chapter 4 covers two subjects …
Abstract: This publication reaffirms Scotland's commitment to support our Armed Forces community - Service personnel, veterans and families. It recognises some major achievements …
Abstract: Background: Serving military personnel are more likely to smoke, and to smoke more heavily, than civilians. The aim of our study was to examine whether veterans have an …
Abstract: We used data from the Scottish Veterans Health Study to examine long-term mental health outcomes in a large cohort of veterans, with a focus on the impact of length of …