The construction of a community specifically for ex-personnel has been given the green light. The Hull 4 Heroes Veterans Village was the idea of Paul Matson, a former Royal Artillery soldier. “Everything that you could need when you come out of the Forces will be on site,” he said. Planning for the 22-acre facility was… Read More
Service leavers are now on track for cash savings when they travel – thanks to a new initiative giving them money off train journeys throughout the UK. The long-anticipated Veterans’ Railcard offers former troops a third off most fares for a special introductory rate of £21. Companions benefit from the same discount as the holder,… Read More
Proving military asbestos exposure can be a tricky task, as symptoms from asbestos-related diseases tend to take years to appear. If you are trying to file a veteran’s disability claim for a disease related to asbestos exposure, you are going to have to write up an asbestos exposure summary. An asbestos exposure summary provides detailed… Read More
Research Paper Title US Military Veterans’ Health and Well-Being in the First Year After Service. Background This study examined the health and well-being of US veterans during the first year after military service and tested several hypotheses regarding differences in veterans’ well-being over time, across life domains, and based on sex, military rank, and deployment… Read More
A programme to help veterans get jobs in the rail construction sector has resumed after the coronavirus pandemic halted activity. The Break Point Academy, which was set up by SAS: Who Dares Wins star Ollie Ollerton, runs free training packages in conjunction with Orion Rail, a contractor of Network Rail. “We’re taking the lads and… Read More
Research Paper Title Gambling and the Role of Resilience in an International Online Sample of Current and Ex-serving Military Personnel as Compared to the General Population. Background Compared to the general population, military personnel are particularly vulnerable to developing gambling problems. The present study examined the presentation of gambling-including gambling frequency, personal thoughts on reducing… Read More
Research Paper Title US Military Veterans’ Health and Well-Being in the First Year After Service. Background This study examined the health and well-being of US veterans during the first year after military service and tested several hypotheses regarding differences in veterans’ well-being over time, across life domains, and based on sex, military rank, and deployment… Read More
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