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To our Registered Hub Users, Thank you for being part of the VFR Hub. We’re writing to let you know that as of 12th August, the VFR Hub will transfer over …
To our Registered Hub Users, Thank you for being part of the VFR Hub. We’re writing to let you know that as of 12th August, the VFR Hub will transfer over …
Our new research animation is now available to view. This animation provides an accessible introduction to conducting research with veterans and their families. It completes our collection of summaries of …
This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people and families. The Snapshot sets out policy responses and current structures …
This bullets summary provides key points from the Snapshot Housing, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people …
The Veterans Access Research Consortium (VARC), a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Consortium of Research focused on access to healthcare, has been funded by VA’s Health Services Research and Development …
The Journal of Military, Veteran and Family Health (JMVFH) is seeking articles that describe approaches to prevent, mitigate, and treat moral injury among military members, Veterans, and their families for publication in …
Call for articles: perspectives on healing and repairing moral injury Read More »
This Bullets summary provides key points from Snapshot Mental Health, which summarises key themes and issues relating to mental health among the UK Armed Forces. This summary has been updated …
This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to what we know about, and how we take care of, the mental health of veterans and the wider Armed Forces population in …
This study reviews existing literature on post traumatic stress symptoms and post traumatic stress resilience. The findings of the review are discussed and implications for the research and treatment of …
This paper shares the experiences of one veteran as they transitioned to civilian life. More widely, the paper considers the impact of engaging with veterans on research and how this …
The UKFVS is seeking to explore the psychosocial determinants of mental health and well-being in the family members of those who have served in the UK Armed Forces. Specifically, the …
UK Veterans Family Study Participant Recruitment Read More »
A new research study will look at how to support better the mental health of women veterans. Only 6% of female veterans currently access support via the NHS veterans mental …
Research to support women veterans’ mental health Read More »
Shane Sweeney, a Clinical Psychology student, is investigating the effects of Moral Injury caused by both state and non-state political violence in Northern Ireland during the Troubles. The aim of …
Participants wanted for research into moral injury Read More »
Are you a commonwealth veteran or family member? If you would like to be involved in a new research project, please watch this video to learn about the project and …
Commonwealth veterans and family members wanted for research Read More »
On the 9th of July 2021, the Rethinking Military Spouses: Critical Research Group hosted a webinar titled ‘Bringing the Homefront to the Forefront: UK Perspectives on Critical Research with Military …
The CIMVHR Virtual Forum starts this week on the 29th September. This Forum boasts an impressive selection of speakers, giving you an excellent opportunity to hear from experts in the …
The seventh edition of the Bulletin is now available to read. You can now subscribe to the Bulletin and updates from the FiMT Research Centre. The Bulletin provides you with …
This research is looking to see whether correlations exist between colour preference, colour associations, and a tendency for mental ill-health in the general, armed forces, and clinical population. Many veterans …
Participants wanted for research into mental ill-health and colour associations Read More »
Participants Wanted! Are you an Armed Forces Veteran who relocated to Scotland in the last 10 years or are you thinking about relocating? If so, we want to hear from …
Participants wanted for research into transition experiences in Scotland Read More »
Mike Bates is studying an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology at Kingston University London. “I am conducting research for my master’s dissertation, for which I will be exploring what …
Participants wanted for research into veterans’ post-military job satisfaction Read More »
Doctoral researcher Andreana Glendinning is recruiting participants for her research into the working lives of women veterans. “I am a doctoral researcher in the Institute of Employment Research (IER) at …
Participant Recruitment – Working Lives of Women Veterans Read More »
This short animation outlines key facts and figures related to mental health for the UK’s Armed Forces community, including veterans and their families. The video serves as an introduction to …
A post doctoral research assistant is sought to work on the AHRC-funded project ‘Ephemera and Writing about War in Britain, 1914 to the Present’. Job reference: P77108 Date posted: 22/07/2021 …
Job opportunity for a PDRA – Ephemera & Writing about War in Britain Read More »
The Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research is pleased to announce a new research opportunity. The Institute is seeking a researcher or research team from a member university …
Are you a partner of a UK Armed Forces’ veteran who is a mental health service user? We want to hear about your experiences. You can help shape the support …
Anglia Ruskin University’s Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research (VFI) is looking for recent leavers from the Naval service (within the last 12 months), and either current or …
New Study into Naval Children’s Use of Social Media Currently Recruiting Participants Read More »
The Confederation of Service Charities Female Veteran Cluster, in conjunction with the Veterans and Families institute for Military Social Research (VFI) Anglia Ruskin, would like to invite you to the …
Exploring the experiences of a mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) intervention among British Armed Forces Veterans: Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis This qualitative research study aims to explore the subjective experiences of British …
Participants wanted for UK research study on mindfulness for stress in veterans Read More »
We have recently finished uploading the complete catalogue of research articles from the Journal of Veterans Studies (JVS) onto the Hub. This relatively new journal explores but is not limited …
This research is being conducted by Chloe Walsh who is completing a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University. “I am conducting interviews as part of a research study …
Who is doing the research and why · Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has commissioned QinetiQ, Warwick Institute for Employment Research (IER) and RFEA: The Forces Employment Charity, to undertake …
Spouses/Partners Wanted to Take Part in Research Project Read More »
Please click here if you would like more information about participating in this research. You are also welcome to email conflictandintimacy@gmail.com for more information.
We would be grateful if you could spare five minutes and complete our short survey, to help us continue to improve and enhance our work within the FiMT Research Centre …
This opportunity is to work on an AHRC-funded project with researchers based at Anglia Ruskin University. The project is ‘Stories in Transition: Examining the role of arts, culture and sport …
Opportunity for UK-Based Research Fellow to Work on ‘Stories in Transition’ Project Read More »
This review is a response to the rapid expansion in moral injury research. The review details the potential risks to participants who take part in moral injury research and how …
Moral injury and the need to carry out ethically responsible research Read More »
This is a preprint of a study into the impact that COVID-19 has had on the health and well being of veterans. The participants for this study are a subgroup …
The Drinks:Ration app has been designed to help Armed Forces personnel monitor and manage alcohol consumption. A Randomised Controlled Trial of Drinks:Ration has been designed to test and improve the …
Participant Recruitment for the Drinks:Ration Study Read More »
The Forces in Mind Trust have released a request for expressions of interest for research ideas around “Our Community, Our Covenant 3: Examining the impact of the Armed Forces Covenant.” …
Request for Expressions of Interest: Impact of the Armed Forces Covenant Read More »
The Royal College of Physicians have made available a website of information and resources for those wanting to develop their skills in medical and healthcare research. Although not solely aimed …
This paper outlines what thematic analysis is, including in relation to other qualitative methods that search for themes and patterns, and in relation to different epistemological and ontological positions.
This paper discusses the art of interviewing and what interviewers need to consider when conducting interviews, to ensure data collected is valid and reliable.
Popular culture often depicts Public Safety Personnel such as firefighters, paramedics and military personnel as hero-like figures whose job is to keep others safe. And yet behind the uniform and …
How military research can improve the lives of first responders and their families Read More »
The PETT will compare two talking therapies for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder in UK military veterans. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can affect …
PTSD Experimental Treatment Trial (PETT) – recruiting UK-wide Read More »
RealRisk is a resource from the Winton Centre for Risk and Evidence Communication at the University of Cambridge. It is suitable for anyone working to communicate research findings from the …
The King’s Centre for Military Mental Health (KCMHR) have produced an excellent short video which explains the concept of moral injury. The release of this video is in conjunction with …
CfP for a conference from the Department of History, University of Warwick – 16 to 17 April 2021 From the fields of Gettysburg to the beaches of Normandy, the participation and …
Call for Papers: Veteran Politics and Memory – A Global Perspective Read More »
Participant Information Sheet Further information for professionals
Participants are needed for a qualitative study on the financial well-being of survivors who married, or entered into a common-law relationship, with a Veteran aged 60+. This study will form …
Participants needed for study on financial well-being Read More »
University Belfast – School of Psychology Vacancy for a: Research Fellow – Psychosocial Determinants Location: Belfast Salary: £33,797 to £35,845 per annum Hours: Full Time Contract Type: Fixed-Term/Contract Placed On: …
Vacancy for Research Fellow – Queen’s University, Belfast Read More »
This report details the impact of FiMT-funded research and projects for the benefit of the Armed Forces community, including case studies to demonstrate impact.
Rachel Marrow (@rachelmarrow1 and on FB PTSD Green Research) from the University of Essex is seeking participants for her research into the mental health of veterans. More information on the research …
Rapid qualitative evidence synthesis: balancing rigour with speed 12-1 pm, Thursday 18th June Since late 2019, the research community has responded with speed in an effort to contribute to the …
Qualitative Research – Free Webinar Tomorrow 18/6 Read More »
Sara Rattenbury reports, in Issue 16 (June 2020) of Probation Quarterly, on a recent research study by Barnardo’s National Information Centre on Children of Offenders (NICCO). Barnardo’s has over 30 …
Veterans in Custody, their Families and Children: a needs assessment Read More »
The FiMT Research Centre is featured in the latest Summer 2020 edition of the RAF Families Federation magazine, Envoy. The article featured explores how research can be relevant outside of …
The 2020 application process is now open for Canadian research students to apply for the following scholarships and an award: Royal Canadian Legion Masters Scholarship in Veteran Health Research Awarded …
Scholarships – Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research Read More »
Researchers at the University of the West of England would like to understand what it is like for veterans who have had a combat-injury that resulted in a change to …
Call for Research Participants – Combat Injury and Appearance Read More »
The VFR Hub’s research repository is searchable in various ways. One way is through the use of tags and key word searches. A new key word phrase has been applied …
New Hub Tag: “working with veterans and families” Read More »
The latest summary of the latest research news prepared for the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) is now available. Click here to read.
The Rail Delivery Group is keen to hear from as many veterans as possible regarding how they use the railways. Please see their request below and share amongst your networks …
The Journal of Military, Veterans and Family Health is offering a rare opportunity for its readers to view upcoming research and follow it through a rapid and rigorous process from …
JMVFH innovation around academic publishing in response to COVID-19 Read More »
Ever since the U.S. military became an all-volunteer force, a preconception has existed among many Americans that those who choose to join the armed services do so because they have no other …
The new edition of the Bulletin is now available to read. You can also subscribe to the Bulletin and receive the next edition direct to your inbox. The Bulletin shares …
CIMVHR is pleased to announce a new research opportunity. The Institute is seeking a researcher or research team from one of our member universities to conduct the following research project: …
The FiMT Research Centre is recruiting a research fellow to join the team based at Anglia Ruskin University in Chelmsford. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to research-related work …
Research Fellow Job Opportunity – Join FiMT Research Centre Read More »
The Centre for Veterans’ Health at King Edward Vii’s Hospital in London is carrying out research into the relationship between the mental health of veteran fathers and the mental health …
Participate in UCL Research – Veteran Fathers’ Health Survey Read More »
In 2018, Barnardo’s NICCO (National Information Centre for Children of Offenders) was funded by Forces in Mind Trust to conduct a needs assessment of veterans in custody, their families and …
A Needs Assessment of Veterans in Custody, their Families & Children Read More »
Registered users of the Hub can now save and subscribe to searches of articles and reports in the Hub’s Research Repository. Subscribing means users will receive an email alert when …
This post was written by Jim McDermott for the VFR Hub. The post is written as a conversation between a researcher and potential participant, exploring the reasons why people should …
Veterans across America now have the ability to join the Million Veterans Program research project online. Launched in 2011, the national voluntary research initiative enables former military personnel to share …
US Million Veterans Program is Now Open for Online Enrolment Read More »
We would like to build up a collection of suggestions from the Hub’s user community on recommended books to read. Suggestions should be related in some way to themes/topics that …
This report evaluates The Fore’s approach in providing development grants and business skills to charities and social enterprises.
This Joint Service Publication (JSP) details the MOD’s process for the assessment and approval of research protocols involving human participants. It provides instructions and guidance for all involved in sponsoring, funding, …
JSP 536 – Ministry of Defence Policy for Research Involving Human Participants Read More »
The new format Bulletin from the VFR Hub and FiMT Research Centre is now available to view. The Bulletin aims to provide up to date information on issues relevant to all …
Beyond being the best: Educating for narrative repair in transition from British Army to ‘Civvy Street’ This is an extract from Graham Cable’s latest post on his blog WriteForYour.Life, which …
A two-day international conference ‘War and Peace in the Age of Napoleon’ is due to be held at King’s College, London on the 13th and 14th September. The event will …
Conference – ‘War and Peace in the Age of Napoleon’ Read More »
A new survey suggests Britons, Americans and Russians suffer from ‘national narcissism’ when crediting the victory. New research points toward a ‘national narcissism’, as citizens of the Second World War’s …
WWII – Brits, Americans and Russians All Believe They ‘Won’ WWII, Research Finds Read More »
A position as a research assistant on a project can be a great way to gain experience and launch your academic career. Swansea University (UK) is advertising for a research …
The VFR Hub has a growing collection of Snapshots, Bullets and animations that explore themes and topics relevant to the UK Armed Forces Community, including veterans and their families. This …
Research into veteran fathers’ mental health and the mental health of their children – we need your help! The Centre for Veterans’ Health at King Edward Vii’s Hospital in London …
Research – veteran fathers’ mental health and the mental health of their children Read More »
Snapshot Military Families and the Bullets summary have been published on the Hub today. All Snapshots and Bullets summaries published so far are available on the Research Summaries page. Snapshots …
This report gives an overview of the activities of the Forces in Mind Trust and is a useful document for those wanting to gain an overview of some of the …
The Scar Free Foundation Centre for Conflict Wound Research at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB), is a partnership with the University of Birmingham (UoB), the Centre for Appearance Research (CAR, …
UK’s Scar Free Foundation Centre for Conflict Wound Research Goes Live Read More »
The Veterans & Families Research Hub is built to serve the needs of the broadest range of users, including academics and researchers, policy makers, statutory and voluntary service providers, the …
The VFR Hub Welcomes your Feedback and Participation Read More »
It is important for the VFR Hub to keep updated with all newly released research and reports that relate in some way to veterans and their families. For example, we …
This November King’s College, London, will be hosting an event to “bring together a cohort of ex-military researchers to reflect upon what it is like to transverse the military-academic divide, and …
Call for Papers: The Voice of the Veteran as Researcher Read More »
This paper explores the reasons why people do not complete surveys administered by the U.S. Navy.
This paper explores the issues involved in carrying out surveys and the problems associated with using surveys to determine accurate rates of sexual harassment and pregnancy in the Navy.
Snapshot Physical Health and the Bullets summary have been published on the Hub today. All Snapshots and Bullets summaries published so far are available on the Research Summaries page. Snapshots …
This Bullets summary provides key points from Snapshot Physical Health, which summarises key themes and issues relating to physical health among UK serving personnel, veterans and their families.
This fact sheet explains the policy decisions and founding ideas underpinning the Netherlands Veterans’ Institute.
The idea that writing should be clear, concise, and low-jargon isn’t a new one—and it isn’t limited to government agencies, of course. The problem of needlessly complex writing—sometimes referred to …
The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre is advertising for the new position of Engagement & Evaluation Manager, to be based in Chelmsford, Essex. The Research Centre provides decision makers and …
Poppyscotland is on the lookout for veterans from every conflict since 1939 for an ambitious new project that will capture their stories. The Veterans’ Voices project, which is being funded …
The HALO (Helping Armed forces Loved Ones) Survey engages with friends and family members of armed forces personnel who might be concerned about their loved one’s wellbeing and behaviour. Friends …
HALO Survey Recruiting Participants – Armed Forces Personnel Wellbeing Read More »
King’s College London is running a research project that looks at how challenging experiences during military service can impact wellbeing. Taking part involves completing a survey which takes around 15 minutes …
IMAGINE ‘Moral Injury’ research study – recruiting now Read More »
Pathfinder Magazine reports that Forces in Mind Trust has awarded funds of £183, 930 to the King’s Centre for Military Health Research to undertake a two-year study to examine employment and …
Exploring Employment Outcomes Of Ex-Service Personnel Read More »
Graham Cable blogs at Writeforyour.life and has recently put up a new post which he describes as “an extract from the current version of my intro to my doctorate in education (EdD) …
New Hub Moderator Jim McDermott shares with us his ideas on conducting research with veterans… Jim outlines eight key areas to think about when you plan to conduct research and …
Less than a quarter (24%) of British organisations have heard of the Armed Forces Covenant and only 8% have signed it, according to report A new report titled ‘Benefit not …
A new study that will assess the support available to military families including spouses, partners, and children, has been commissioned by Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson… The report will be authored …
Often, it is appropriate for research into veterans’ experiences to be qualitative and include smaller sample sizes. There is a growing body of knowledge that recognises the value of this …
Veterans are experiencing loneliness and social isolation according to a large study published in the journal Occupational Medicine… The researchers analysed 17 peer reviewed research papers and found that loneliness …
Medical Journal Reports On Loneliness in UK Veterans Read More »
The VFR Hub has worked with the RAF Families Federation to make available the Families Federation reports to the Hub’s international audience. Entries for the Federation’s body of reports are …
VFR Hub Working With UK’s RAF Families Federation Read More »
The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre has thus far produced three Snapshots and Bullets (with collaborative efforts from the Centre for Housing Policy and The Royal British Legion). Snapshots are …
Looking for an overview of key themes in relation to the UK Armed Forces? Read Snapshots Read More »
This Bullets summary provides key points from the Snapshot Criminal Justice System, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including …
KCMHR is conducting the Imagine Study to find out how challenging military experiences affect UK Service Members and Veterans. The study’s website states, “[w]e are particularly interested in hearing about …
Participate in the Imagine Study – King’s Centre for Military Health Research (KCMHR) Read More »
The Officers’ Association (OA) is running a research project with FiMT to investigate the employment challenges and barriers faced by Servicemen and Servicewomen of all ranks aged 50 or over …
Over 50’s Research Project with the Officers’ Association Read More »
The Institute for Employment Research at the University of Warwick, QinetiQ and X-Forces Enterprise were commissioned by Forces in Mind Trust to understand what more could be done to support …
Researchers, led by Professor Cherie Armour in the School of Psychology at Ulster University, are interested in finding out more about the health and well-being of military veterans living in …
Health and Wellbeing of Military Veterans in Northern Ireland Read More »
This Bullets summary provides key points from the Employment Snapshot, which summarises key themes and issues relating to housing and accommodation among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people …
The RAF Benevolent Fund is currently advertising for several positions. The RAF Benevolent Fund offers many opportunities to work, develop and thrive in a number of various specialisations with an overall …
Would you like to work for a military charity? Do you have research experience? Read More »
This paper explores how aging intersects with disability and the military legacy. The discussion takes its lead from data obtained through interviews with older military veterans who had lost a …
Resisting decline? Narratives of independence among aging limbless veterans Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust has commissioned YouGov to explore the public perceptions of ex-Service personnel and to understand what influences people’s opinions. Researchers will hold four group sessions with the …
YouGov awarded funds to explore public perception of ex-Service personnel Read More »
The University of Stirling are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Research Fellow to work on a study entitled ‘Working Together: improving housing outcomes for the ex-Forces community’. …
Attitudes of the people of Northern Ireland towards current and former UK Armed Forces personnel have been revealed for the first time in a report released this week, titled ‘Public Attitudes …
A new report, funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), was released today, Thursday 14th June, and has revealed that ex-Service personnel who participated in counter-insurgency (COIN) warfare have …
Researcher Dr Michelle Jones, of the Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre and Veterans and Families Institute for Military Social Research (VFI), has launched a new research blog, to document …
Researcher Journeys: Encountering Children in Conflict Zones Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has issued a request for expressions of interest (REOI) to conduct research to understand the transition to civilian life for ex-Service personnel with physical conditions …
FiMT Research Request for Expressions of Interest Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has issued a request for expressions of interest (REOI) to conduct research on the transition into employment on leaving the UK Armed Forces for Senior …
Recently released Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) funded research reveals that while nearly a quarter of ex-Service personnel receive unemployment benefit at some point after leaving the Armed Forces, most usage …
General Sir John McColl, KCB, CBE, DSO, Executive Chairman of Cobseo, The Confederation of Service Charities said: ‘Lord Ashcroft has made a significant impact on Veterans transition since his appointment …
Reacting to Lord Ashcroft’s decision to step down as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Veterans’ Transition, Air Vice-Marshal Ray Lock, Chief Executive of the Forces in Mind Trust has said: …
FiMT Statement in Response to Lord Ashcroft stepping down from Veterans’ Transition Role Read More »
Lord Ashcroft has announced he is stepping down as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for Veterans’ Transition. I have announced today that, after nearly six years in the role, I …
Lord Ashcroft: My pride at working for our military veterans over the past six years Read More »
This thesis is a mixed-method study into military Afghanistan autobiographies from the US, UK, Canada, Germany and the Netherlands published between 2001 and 2010. Although there are quite a few …
On Military Memoirs. Soldier-authors, publishers, plots and motives Read More »
Ex-Service personnel with service-related physical or mental health injuries should not have benefit sanctions imposed by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), say researchers of a Forces in Mind …
Injured ex-Service personnel should not face benefit sanctions, report finds Read More »
This summary details a study that carried out research into the population of members and families of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF). The study sought to inform the Veterans Affairs …
Research on Military and Military Veteran Families Read More »
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
Conference Poster: No More Nightmares – Testing a novel intervention for UK Veterans Read More »
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
This poster was exhibited at the 2018 ‘Veterans’ Mental Health: From enlistment to retirement’ conference, which was organised and hosted by the King’s Centre for Military Health Research and funded by Forces …
Are you part of the Armed Forces… Has your Army family been posted overseas in the last three years? Have you returned to the UK after an overseas posting? The …
AFF survey explores the impact of an overseas posting on Army families Read More »
Military charity Help for Heroes is providing a grant of £246,000 to Stoll, the leading provider of supported housing to Veterans, to enable more wounded, injured and sick veterans living …
Help for Heroes fund Stoll to help rebuild the lives of wounded London veterans Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £115K to the OA, to identify the transition challenges and barriers that all ranks of Service leavers aged 50 plus face when entering …
OA Receives Grant to Research the Transition Challenges of Service Leavers Aged 50 Plus Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust has awarded funds of £126,872 to seAp, a charity that provides free advocacy services, to conduct a three-year evaluation of their Military Advocacy Service. Initially a …
New FiMT Award: seAp awarded funds to evaluate their Military Advocacy Service Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £115,122 to the Officers’ Association, to identify the transition challenges and barriers that all ranks of Service leavers aged 50 plus face when …
The FiMT Research Centre is a UK-based facility for easy access to UK and international research on veterans and their families. This Research Centre offers research support, outputs and also …
New Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre Website Read More »
This research report focuses on the housing pathways of single veterans, and the role of the veteran accommodation sector within these pathways. It examines the housing pathways of single veterans …
Accommodation for Single Veterans: Developing Housing and Support Pathways Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded funds of £154,198.23 to the University of Liverpool and King’s College London, to conduct a 15-month study into understanding which ex-Service personnel are …
“VFR Hub a Great Resource for Veteran Community” The Veterans and Families Research Hub (VFR Hub) is an interactive web portal and search engine for publicly-available research materials, representing a …
Positive Response to VFR Hub from the Clearinghouse Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust is delighted to award a grant of £183,500 to the Invictus Games Foundation, to explore the long-term impact of sport participation through an examination of the …
News Research Funded: Impact of Participation in the Invictus Games Read More »
The well-being of former serving members of the Armed Forces has been at the centre of policy and research for some time. There is evidence from clinical practice and academic …
Burton Addiction Centre/Care after Combat Partnership Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), a grant awarding body with the aim of enabling all ex-Service personnel and their families to have a successful and sustainable transition to civilian life, …
Forces In Mind Trust Celebrates Significant Milestone Read More »
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has awarded £179,848 to Queen’s University Belfast to conduct a three-year, UK-wide study of the experiences of ex-Service personnel who have had an adverse transition …
Research news: funding awarded to research negative transition from the Armed Forces Read More »
This book chapter considers the emotional experiences of British servicemen’s wives, whose repeated relocation, especially when accompanying serving personnel to foreign postings, involves sustaining numerous personal losses.
A landmark report from Ulster University on veterans’ services in Northern Ireland has called for increased support for veterans and their families. This is the second in a series of …
Ulster University Research Calls for Increased Support for Northern Ireland Veterans Read More »
This article calls for greater research effort on the topic of Canadian military families.