Building relationships of trust? The experiences of military Veterans claiming 'interface first' Universal Credit

Abstract: Trust is a central consideration when understanding the administration of social security benefits and interactions between the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and …

Carl's story: A Veteran’s experience of the benefits system

Abstract: Companion to the Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers project. "Carl's Story" is a graphic novel that illustrates the experiences of a British Armed Forces veteran …

Navigating the minefield: Veterans’ experiences of the benefits system over time: Final report from the sanctions, support and service leavers project

Abstract: Combined with the previous findings and research, this report sets out measures on a path of progressive practice development by the Ministry of Defence, Department for …

How do those who have served deserve to be treated? Military Veterans in the UK social security system

Abstract: Military service has often been a basis for civilian welfare entitlements. If mass wartime service justified collective provision, it is now suggested professional …

Female Veterans: Socioeconomic Characteristics and Disability Patterns Among Social Security Beneficiaries

Abstract: In 2020, approximately 2 million women were veterans of military service. Female veterans constitute a growing proportion of Social Security beneficiaries. Using American …

Social security during COVID-19: The experiences of military veterans

Abstract: Research published prior to COVID-19 has illustrated some of the difficulties that veterans can experience within the benefits system (Scullion et al, 2018; 2019; …

Examining Veterans’ Interactions with the UK Social Security System through a Trauma-Informed Lens

Abstract: This paper uses the principles of trauma-informed care – safety, collaboration, choice, trustworthiness, and respect – to reflect on the quality of veterans’ …

Sanctions, Support & Service Leavers

Abstract: This report presents the final findings of a project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust called Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers: Welfare conditionality and …

Navigating a Different Minefield

Abstract: Funded by the Forces in Mind Trust, the Sanctions, Support and Service Leavers project represents the first substantive qualitative research in the UK to focus …