Current perspectives on the mental health of UK military personnel and Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: This narrative review sets out to explore the current literature surrounding the mental health of serving personnel and veterans. Sources of data: UK …

Illegal drug use amongst male UK military personnel who sustained physical combat injuries: The ADVANCE cohort study

Abstract: Illegal drug use may be a consequence of sustaining a serious physical combat injury, though no known research has investigated this in a UK setting. This analysis …

Help seeking for self-reported alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Prior research has found low levels of help seeking for alcohol problems among serving and ex-serving military populations. This study aimed to understand what factors …

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 …

Reservist families and their understanding of military welfare support as a (non)military family

Abstract: Introduction: Many nations rely on volunteer reservists willing to train in their spare time and deploy on military operations. This willingness is influenced by familial …

Reconsolidation of traumatic memories protocol compared to trauma-focussed cognitive behaviour therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans: a randomised controlled feasibility trial

Abstract: Background: Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) occurs more commonly in military veterans than the general population. Whilst current therapies are effective, up to …

Health and well-being of serving and ex-serving UK armed forces personnel: protocol for the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study

Abstract: Introduction: This is the fourth phase of a longitudinal cohort study (2022-2023) to investigate the health and well-being of UK serving (Regulars and Reservists) and …

Armed Forces Veterans: A Nation’s Untapped Resource

Abstract: Armed Forces Veterans usually do well in civilian life, a small minority sadly do suffer, but those that do well adjust their military skills, knowledge, and technical …

What is the social impact and return on investment resulting from expenditure on the Cadet Forces in the UK?

Abstract: In July 2016, on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and CVQO1, the Combined Cadet Force Association commissioned the Institute for Social Innovation and Impact …

Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view

Abstract: Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view should be seen as a companion document to the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP), outlining the commitments NHS England …

Review of the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations 2019

Abstract: Founded in 1908, the RFCAs are unclassified arms-length bodies, each with a scheme of association, and regulated through Defence Council regulations as provided for in …

UK Labour Force Survey: Families and Households: 2019

Abstract: This survey documents trends in living arrangements including families (with and without dependent children), people living alone and people in shared accommodation, …