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Veterans’ Advocacy and Support Services Scoping Study: A modern professional sustainable service for Australian Veterans and their families

Summary: In response to the several recommendations outlined above, the Department has committed to undertaking this Scoping Study to examine the: range of advocacy and welfare …

A systematic review of the psychosocial impact of emotional numbing in US combat veterans

Abstract: Context: Previous studies have linked posttraumatic emotional numbing symptoms in US combat veterans with an adverse impact in multiple important life domains. …

Add Female Veterans and Stir? A Feminist Perspective on Gendering Veterans Research

Abstract: This article examines how scholarship on veterans has begun to incorporate gender as a relevant category of research. Drawing on feminist theory, it identifies different …

Loneliness and Social Isolation of Military Veterans: Systematic Narrative Review

Abstract: Loneliness and social isolation are being increasingly recognized as influencing both physical and mental health. There is limited research carried out with military …

Compensating for permanent losses: Totally and Permanently Incapacitated

Since it was first introduced in 2006, the New Veterans Charter (NVC) disability and financial benefits have been under great scrutiny. In response to concerns about the adequacy …

Health needs of ex-military personnel in the UK: a systematic review and qualitative synthesis

Abstract: Background: Despite all local authorities in England signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant, only a small proportion of Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs) …

Families Federation Factsheet: Armed Forces Information

Abstract: This fact sheet provides key figures and information to enhance understanding of the UK Armed Forces, based on data collected by the three Families Federations. We …

Reflections on recovery, rehabilitation and reintegration of injured service members and Veterans from a bio-psychosocial-spiritual perspective

Abstract: Medical interventions regarding trauma resuscitation have increased survivorship to levels not previously attained. Multiple examples from recent conflicts illustrate the …

The UK Armed Forces charity sector: a summary of provision

Abstract: Armed Forces charities are ‘established specifically to support past and present members of the Armed Forces and their families (the Armed Forces community). In this …

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2018

This report details progress made with the covenant and includes a summary of this year's deliverables and commitments. This is the seventh annual report since the Armed Forces Act …

Strategy for our Veterans: UK Government Consultation Response

Summary: This document is the response to the UK Government Consultation Paper, containing a summary of the contributions and the initial action plan to move towards achieving the …

Military Service Member and Veteran Reintegration: A Critical Review and Adapted Ecological Model

Abstract: Returning military service members and veterans (MSMVs) experience a wide range of stress-related disorders in addition to social and occupational difficulties when …