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

Executive Summary: This report presents the final findings of a project funded by Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) called Understanding the transition to civilian life for ex-service …

Understanding ‘Negative Transitioning’ in British Ex-Service Personnel

Abstract: This research addressed three measures of negative transitioning, mental ill-health, imprisonment and homelessness, using a sample of 323 respondents from all Services …

Developing a Model of the Restorative Approaches Veteran Family Service

Abstract: The negative impact of mental health illness on families is well known. Although the high incidence of mental health problems, especially PTSD, amongst military Veterans …

Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence and Abuse among Civilian Partners of UK Military Personnel: Perceptions of the Impact of Military Life and Experiences of Help-seeking and Support - Main Report

Abstract: The project explored the experiences of civilians who were, or are, in abusive intimate relationships with serving personnel and/or veterans (ie ex-serving personnel). …

Longer-Term Employment Outcomes of Ex-Service Personnel

Summary: This report details a study that explores how a person’s time in Regular service and the support received during transition impacts their longer-term employment …

The United Kingdom Armed Forces Veterans’ Health and Gambling Study

Abstract: International evidence shows that military veterans (i.e., regulars and reserves who have served for at least one day) are at increased risk of gambling-related harm. As …

Lifting Our Sights: Stakeholder Toolkit

Abstract: This toolkit supplements the Lifting Our Sights (LOS) research which investigates key trends and their potential for impact on Armed Forces leavers and their families in …

Lifting Our Sights: The Transition Journey

Abstract: This document presents the findings of the ethnographic research component of the wider ‘Lifting Our Sights’ foresight programme exploring future trends and their …

Lifting Our Sights: Beyond 2030 – the Impact of Future Trends on the Transition of our Armed Forces Community from Military to Civilian Life

Summary: The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) commissioned Future Agenda to undertake a year-long study looking at “Future trends and their impact on the Armed Forces Community in …

Performance and image-enhancing drug use in military veterans

Abstract: The use of performance and image-enhancing drugs (PIEDs) among active military personnel and veterans presents a public health concern and has a potential impact on …

The Health and Wellbeing of Armed Forces Veterans in Northern Ireland: The Results of a Cross-sectional Psychological Wellbeing Survey

Abstract: Overview: This report details the findings of the Northern Ireland Veteran Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS) psychological wellbeing survey; a cross-sectional survey …

The Health and Wellbeing of Armed Forces Veterans in Northern Ireland: A Feasibility Study on Accessing Data for Research Purposes on Veterans in Northern Ireland

Abstract: A Feasibility Study on Accessing Data for Research Purposes on Veterans in Northern Ireland is the fifth in a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans’ …