In recent years an increasing focus has been placed on the availability of appropriate mental health services for military veterans, particularly given the British military action in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Improving the support available for veterans with mental health needs was a specific commitment in the Coalition government agreement earlier this year.
This Briefing is produced in partnership with Combat Stress, the UK's leading military charity specialising in the care of veterans' mental health. Firstly, it describes the scale of the issue and the common barriers to veterans accessing the services they need. Secondly, it outlines the broader policy context and looks at some of the recent initiatives aimed at improving services. Thirdly, it highlights the key findings from the Murrison Review into veterans’ mental health. Finally, it suggests a number of key questions that boards should be asking.
Briefing 210.