The mental health and treatment needs of UK ex-military personnel: Executive Summary

Summary: This executive summary is for a research project has been to understand the mental health needs of UK veterans who served during recent military operations in Iraq and …

Well-being of Canadian Regular Force Veterans, findings from LASS 2019 Survey.

Abstract: The Life After Service Studies (LASS) program of research is designed to further understand the transition from military to civilian life and ultimately improve the …

Lives in Transition: returning to civilian life with a physical injury or condition. Interim report.

Summary: This report presents the interim findings of an ongoing project funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for …

Working Together to Meet the Housing Needs of Ex-Service Personnel: Examining the Challenges of Transition and Collaboration

Abstract: Final report of the Working Together project which examined the role of collaboration and the transition process in relation to housing need amongst ex-Service Personnel …

Transitioning from the Military to Higher Education: A Case Study of the Transition Assistance Program

Abstract: Joining the military can be an exciting and hopeful time for individuals looking to serve their country, embark on a new journey, and take advantage of professional and …

Lifting Our Sights Beyond 2030 - Beyond 2030 – the impact of future trends on the transition of our Armed Forces Community from military to civilian life, An Initial Perspective

Summary: This paper is an initial perspective, summarising the first phase of investigation into future trends and their impact on the Armed Forces Community in 2031 and beyond - …

Essential components for a successful military-to-civilian transition

Abstract: Military-to-civilian transition (MCT) is a complex process that service members, veterans, and their families experience in different ways, and each country's unique …

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 …

Military to Civilian Transition Challenges, Caregiving Activities, and Well-being Among Spouses of Newly Released Canadian Armed Forces Veterans

Abstract: Transition to civilian life may not only be highly challenging for service members, but also for their spouses, especially following a medical release. Often, the …

Senior Non-Commissioned Officers and Employment after leaving the UK Armed Forces - Full Report.

Abstract: Previous research studies have highlighted that Senior Non-Commissioned Officers (SNCOs) face particular challenges transitioning to civilian employment due to a variety …

A guide to housing options in England for ex-Service personnel

Abstract: This guide has been developed to help frontline advisers including colleagues in The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), prison, probation and health settings in …

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 …