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From: Wakefield, Juliet <juliet.wakefield@ntu.ac.uk>
Sent: 08 November 2021 11:49
Subject: Request: Research Project Assistance
Hello,
My name is Dr. Juliet Wakefield, and I am a Senior Psychology Lecturer working at Nottingham Trent University. I am writing in order to develop a group-based intervention called Groups4Veterans, which would improve veterans' wellbeing by helping them join new groups and reconnect with old ones. my research team and I are currently undertaking more pilot research to show that veterans would benefit from an intervention such as Groups4Veterans. We are currently trying to recruit veterans living in the UK to complete a 20-30 minute online survey which asks them about their health and wellbeing, as well as their group memberships. Participants will also have the option of completing the survey again in three months' time, so that we can see how their answers change over time. We have received ethical approval for this research project from our institution (Nottingham Trent University).
I'm emailing to ask whether it would be possible for you to share our survey details with any veterans for whom you think it might be relevant (e.g., via social media, newsletter, email, etc.). I have attached an information flyer, and the link to the survey can also be found here: https://tinyurl.com/47k4n36z
Or - https://ntupsychology.eu.qualtrics.com/ ... STF7cElJ3g

If you have any questions, please let me know.
Many thanks for your time and help,
Juliet.
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Dr. Juliet Wakefield, MA (Hons.), PhD., FHEA, PGCAP.
Senior Lecturer in Psychology
Department of Psychology
Chaucer Building, Room 4201
Nottingham Trent University
50 Shakespeare Street
Nottingham
NG1 4FQ
Tel: 0115 8485518 (I am predominantly working from home, so calls will go to voicemail)
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The Armed Forces Covenant at King Edward VII’s Hospital

The sacrifice all service personnel make for their country must entitle them to the highest possible quality of medical care, both during and after their service.

This principal has been central to King Edward VII’s Hospital and what it stands for since its establishment in 1899, when sisters Agnes and Fanny Keyser opened up their home to serve as a hospital to injured servicemen during the Second Boer War. Our commitment to providing outstanding healthcare to those both during and after a career in the military remains a priority for the hospital.

The Armed Forces Covenant, of which we are a proud signatory, states:

“Those who serve in the Armed Forces, whether Regular or Reserve, those who have served in the past, and their families, should face no disadvantage compared to other citizens in the provision of public and commercial services. Special consideration is appropriate in some cases, especially for those who have given most, such as the injured and the bereaved.”

And here at King Edward VII’s Hospital we are dedicated to putting these words into action. Every member of the Armed Forces, serving or veteran, as well as their spouses, civil partners or widows can rely on us for the support they need.

See article at - https://ukdefencejournal.org.uk/the-arm ... 6xbzs3PpZs
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Claiming for compensation – Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme

Guidance video which provides helpful high-level information you might need if claiming for compensation under either the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) or the War Pension Scheme (WPS). If this is your first claim, we would recommend watching this video and then looking at our Customer Journey Maps on the Veterans UK - GOV.UK pages, so that you know what to expect from the claims process.

See - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dI1WhBvBrCc

And - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/lear ... s-together
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We are delighted to welcome Sarah Atherton as the ministerial lead for issues related to people, veterans and families. Being a British Army veteran and having led on a recent report looking at the role of women in the Armed Forces, Sarah will bring a wealth of experience.
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R.N.B.T.

ADMIRAL JELLICOE HOUSE IS NOW OPEN!

17th June 2022
TO MARK 100 YEARS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE, WE ARE PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE COMPLETION OF OUR EXCEPTIONAL CENTENARY CARE HOME PROJECT IN PORTSMOUTH.
This stunning new care home for veteran heroes and their dependants offers residential, nursing, rehabilitation and respite care along with specialist in-house dementia care provision in Portsmouth, home of the Royal Navy.
See - https://www.rnbt.org.uk/news/2022/06/ad ... -now-open/
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First Census 2021 insights into UK armed forces veterans’ community
Almost 1 in 25 adults in England and Wales was a veteran of the UK armed forces at the time of Census 2021, new data show.
For the first time – in support of the Armed Forces Covenant – the Office for National Statistics (ONS) collected census information on the veterans’ population who have either previously served in the regular forces, reserve forces, or both.
Today’s findings show 1.85 million people in England and Wales reported that they had previously served in the UK armed forces (3.8% of usual residents aged 16 years and over), with more than three-quarters saying they had previously served in the regular forces.
The local authorities with the highest proportion of veterans include Gosport (12.5%), North Kesteven (10.2%) and Richmondshire (9.5%) in England, and Conwy (5.9%) in Wales.
“For the first time our data is able to show the vast scale of our armed forces community, which is vital information to help direct support and services where they are needed most,” National Statistician Sir Ian Diamond said. “Perhaps unsurprisingly a large proportion of our veterans live or are located near military establishments, suggesting they tend to stay in the same areas after they have left service.
“In the coming months we will learn even more about our veterans as more census data are released, data which will have a huge impact on service personnel, veterans and their families.”
The proportion of UK armed forces veterans was higher in Wales (4.5% of the population aged 16 years and over, 115,000) than it was in England (3.8%, 1.7 million).
Within England, the regions with the highest proportion of veterans were the South West (5.6%, 317,000 people) and the North East (5.0%, 109,000 people). These were also the regions that had the highest percentage of households with at least one veteran (10.1%, 247,000 households in the South West; 8.8%,104,000 households in the North East).
By contrast, London had both the lowest proportion of UK armed forces veterans (1.4%, 101,000 people) and the lowest proportion of households with at least one veteran (2.8%, 96,000 households).
The new census question was introduced in support of the Armed Forces Covenant, a promise by the nation ensuring that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
In addition, and coinciding with the release of Census 2021 data, the ONS and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs have also launched a new dedicated Veterans’ Survey.
This is the first ever exercise to collect feedback from the veterans’ community across the UK coordinated by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs and the ONS. 
The online survey will be live for 12 weeks, giving ex-UK armed forces personnel and their families the opportunity to provide direct feedback to the government on their experiences, access to and use of services for veterans.
Sir Ian added: “Responses to the survey will help us better understand the experiences, needs and well-being of our veteran community, and to guide future action. It is important we hear a wide range of views.
“We are passionate about investing time and effort to produce high quality estimates that properly help us all understand how our veterans’ needs can be best met.”
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Rt Hon Johnny Mercer MP said:
“The government is committed to making the UK the best place in the world for all our veterans.
“But we won’t achieve that without knowing how many veterans there are, where they are and what challenges they face.
“Now we know, and I urge all UK veterans to support by completing our new veterans survey so we can tailor our support and better serve our former armed forces and their communities.”
For more information and to take part in the survey, go to the Veterans’ Survey page.
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Pelican wrote: Fri Nov 11, 2022 6:27 pm Members maybe interested and get involved in a survey?

See - https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-v ... -their-say
And -
https://www.ons.gov.uk/surveys/informat ... ranssurvey
The survey can be completed in under 30 minutes and support in filling it in is available
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