The Veterans Advisory and Pensions Committees (VAPC) are looking for new members for 12 of its 13 regional committees and five Chairmen, one for each of the following regional committees – East Midlands, North E […]

Loved ones of veterans who have been emotionally or physically affected while serving in a military role are being sought for a major new educational project chronicling the impact of war on families.  Thanks to […]

There is a long tradition in the UK of personnel writing poetry as a way to communicate their experiences of warfare and what it was like to be part of the Armed Forces. Poetry can at once be an intensely personal […]

A former UK soldier who now works as a nurse is encouraging more male serving personnel to consider a similar career change.
Now working as a lecturer at Plymouth University, Danny Clarke says men can care j […]

Forces.net asked leading military experts how the British Armed Forces might look in 10 years. 

The military and tech worlds are constantly evolving. It is crucial for the British military to keep up with the e […]

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 gives an exe […]

The British armed forces now have a retention crisis rather than a recruitment crisis, new figures suggest, as modern soldiers are no longer willing to move around the world.
Government data released on Thursday […]

The SCiP Alliance has a vision of thriving lives for all children of armed forces families (including reserves, those currently serving and veterans) and believes in the power of collaboration to effect change. […]

Keep up to date with the Scottish Veterans Commissioner, Charlie Wallace, by reading his blog. There is a new post available today.

The Commissioner’s primary role, as laid down by the terms of his ap […]

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 assistant or officer to work on the […]

After multiple new appointments in ministerial positions, Forces.net News takes a look at some new arrivals in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and at who is left standing…

The New […]

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 is carrying out research into th […]

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 collection can be […]