The Cobseo 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 virtual launch of our new report, “We Also Served: The Health and Well-being of Female Veterans in the UK” on the 22nd June 9.30-11.00pm.
Read moreIf you are interested in participating, one-to-one interviews with a researcher will take place online, via Zoom.
Read moreThere are significant gaps in education and healthcare for the children of military servicepeople, according to a new report published today (5 May) by Anglia Ruskin University (ARU), commissioned by the Naval Children’s Charity (NCC).
Read moreIn June 2020 the Naval Children’s Charity commissioned the VFI to undertake a review and update of their seminal 2009 report ‘The Overlooked Casualties of Conflict’.
Read moreA new Criminal Justice System animation has been released from the FiMT Research Centre. The animation outlines key facts and figures related to the Criminal Justice System (CJS) for the UK’s Armed Forces community.
Read moreStoryLab will preserve the personal narratives of COVID-19 healthcare workers
Read moreThe purpose of this research is for Veterans to tell us of their everyday living with chronic pain, how they manage it, overcome difficulties and factors that are important to them, and to do this, we would like to talk with up to 15 veterans who have experience of dealing with chronic pain.
Read moreThe Veterans and Families Research Hub has released the first in a range of short animation videos on themes relating to the UK’s Armed Forces, including serving personnel, veterans and families.
Read morePioneering research has revealed that a radical new approach could improve the lives of ex-Service personnel and their families and create significant savings across the NHS.
Findings from a groundbreaking report released today (Monday, June 11), identify the need for changes in the way support is given to people with limb loss, their families and carers.
The challenge of coping with the physical and mental aspects of caring can put a tremendous strain on the family unit and they may feel lost and unsupported, the study highlights.
The project commissioned by Blesma and funded by The Forces in Mind Trust was undertaken by the Veterans and Families Institute for Military Research at Anglia Ruskin University.
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