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Why military mental health stigma can persist Conversations around mental health have improved significantly in recent years, both within society and across our armed forces…
Physical injury and psychological wellbeing When people think about service-related injuries, the focus is often on the physical impact. However, for many serving personnel and…
Mental Health Awareness Week: why it matters Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 11–17 May 2026 and provides an important opportunity to reflect on…
As Army v Navy Rugby 2026 arrives, most of the conversation will quite rightly focus on the rugby, the rivalry and the bragging rights that…
Operational activity can place significant psychological and physical strain on service personnel. While most individuals experience short-term stress reactions that settle naturally, it’s key to…
When a soldier suffers a broken leg on the battlefield, treatment is often immediate. Casts are applied, surgeries scheduled, rehabilitation carefully planned, and there is…
It has become increasingly concerning to see the rising complaints of sexual violence against women in the Armed Forces – an institution described as a…
While the stigma surrounding mental health is reducing across society, issues remain prominent in the Armed Forces. In particular, the Office for Veterans’ Affairs report…
The tragic death of Gunner Jaysley Beck sent shockwaves across the military community when the inquest into her death concluded the Army failed to take…
In 2016, I wrote a blog addressing the growing calls for the military recruitment age to be raised to 18. This followed a report prepared…
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a complex mental health condition that affects millions of people worldwide. It is often a result of experiencing or witnessing…
The death of Jaysley Beck was in part caused by the Army’s handling of her complaint, a coroner has ruled. The inquest heard that Ms…
I have many experiences from my 19-year service in the Royal Navy; some helped shape the life I have today and some still leave me…
The newly-released UK Armed Forces Compensation Scheme Statistics for the last 20 years is a concerning read, with just a fraction of claims paid out…
There has been a major shift in society towards mental health. Over the last decade, after the Covid-19 pandemic, there has been an increase in…
UK troop numbers have plummeted to the lowest levels since the early 1800s after a 32% decline in recruits, new MOD data has revealed. All…
The holidays can often be a difficult time for Service personnel who may struggle with their mental health. I wanted to raise awareness about one…
With Christmas just around the corner, the weather is getting colder. For a number of military personnel, this change causes a significant amount of anxiety…
At Bolt Burdon Kemp we have noticed a rise in cases and enquiries to the Military Claims team, related to missed opportunities in diagnosing and…
The Military exists in a culture of toughness, where an individual’s strength, resilience and perseverance are rewarded by being promoted through the ranks. This culture…
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