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Northern Hub for Military Research @Northern_Hub

A multi-disciplinary team of #academics, peer #researchers and #PhD students researching the #ArmedForces Community @NorthumbriaUni #TakeOnTomorrow

Joined December 2017
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Today we have launched our report 'Lost and Found: The LGBT Veteran Community and the Impacts of the Gay Ban'🏳️‍🌈 Thank you to all the veterans who took part in this research! Read it here👉 researchportal.northumbria.a… @fightingwpride @NorthumbriaUni
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At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them #LestWeForget #RemembranceSunday #TwoMinutesSilence
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Northumbria Uni@NorthumbriaUni
3 Nov 2023
New project to improve data on veteran health and social care provision 📊 Co-funded by @FiMTrust and @CovenantTrust, @Northern_Hub will map health and social care service usage by UK veterans, creating a unified dataset to inform policy decisions. ⤵️ orlo.uk/LYZOR

New project to improve data on veteran health and social care provision in the UK

The research project, led by Northumbria University, will map health and social care service usage by ex-service personnel across the UK, creating a unified dataset to inform future policy decisions.

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The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre@FiMT_RC
13 Oct 2023
53% of UK #Veterans are over the age of 65. Our latest News Feature provides an overview of research and evidence involving #olderVeterans, highlighting a need for increased understanding of this population and directions for #futureresearch. Read more at fimt-rc.org/news/20231011-ol…
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Tam J Watermeyer@DrTamWatermeyer
11 Oct 2023
We are recruiting UK Military Veterans for a Brain Health study based in the North East! If interested please contact Elliott: e.i.atkinson@northumbria.ac.uk
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.@Dr_PaulWatson will be presenting key findings and future plans from our One is Too Many study at the @CovenantTrust 's #veteran suicide prevention conference on Wednesday! You can join the conference here: covenantfund.org.uk/2023/09/…

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust@CovenantTrust
25 Sep 2023
We're hosting a Veteran suicide prevention conference this October with invited guests and speakers from stakeholders including the MOD, Government, NHS and more. Join us digitally to explore this important topic. Full details at covenantfund.org.uk/2023/09/… #SuicideAwarenessMonth
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UoC Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans@UoCVeterans
9 Oct 2023
Replying to @CovenantTrust
@CovenantTrust are hosting a Veteran suicide prevention conference on Wednesday where we will be presenting our Evaluation findings. You can join virtually by registering through the link below: covenantfund.org.uk/2023/09/…
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Last week @Dr_PaulWatson from the @NorthernHub provided an update of the findings, where we are at and what next to the participants from the @daparian. This project was to develop an intervention to reduce #socialisolation of #veterans with #PTSD funded by the @CovenantTrust
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The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre@FiMT_RC
25 Sep 2023
Don't miss your chance to present at our #FIMTRC2024 conference on May 13th 2024 - #abstractsubmissions open tomorrow We will be highlighting high-quality, innovative research with real-world impact for ex-Service personnel and their families in poster and podium presentations!
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Check out @Dr_PaulWatson's blog post below 👇👇👇
Forces Children Scotland@ForcesChildScot
21 Sep 2023
Our #influencing #strategy #blog series focuses on our five #manifesto themes! 🚀 This week, @Mr_PaulWatson talks about why understanding the #mentalhealth and #wellbeing needs of #military connected #children & #youngpeople is paramount. ❤️ Read More: buff.ly/48qkkSq
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Dr Gemma Wilson-Menzfeld@gwilsonmenzfeld
19 Sep 2023
Yesterday, I had the pleasure of representing @NorthumbriaUni at the Parliamentary and Scientific Committee alongside Prof. @mattkiernan95. This session focused on digital health in the 21st Century.
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Our team is looking forward to speaking at this event and sharing the findings of our work with #bereaved #military families focusing on how to identify, understand and prevent #suicide
Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust@CovenantTrust
15 Sep 2023
*Free digital event* Join us via Zoom at our One Is Too Many Suicide Prevention Conference - our flagship event for 2023. Full details, including how to register your attendance, on our website covenantfund.org.uk/2023/09/…
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It was lovely to have our PhD student @Mary90310014 visit today for a results analysis session!
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Helen started as a peer researcher in the Northern Hub and yesterday she passed her PhD viva. Congratulations Dr Cullen! 🎉🎊
Dr Gemma Wilson-Menzfeld@gwilsonmenzfeld
14 Sep 2023
Huge congratulations to Dr Helen Cullen for passing her PhD viva with minor amendments yesterday 🥳 Thank you to Helen's examiners Prof. Glenda Cook and Dr @cwhartmann1 as well as Prof. @marco_tomietto for chairing! We had a wonderful time celebrating last night ❤️
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The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre@FiMT_RC
4 Sep 2023
Our new feature news article is now live! Exploring key points from the important testimonies and recommendations of the LGBT Veterans Independent Review on the impact of the ban on LGBT service personnel in the armed forces from 1967 - 2000 (link fixed) fimt-rc.org/news/20230901-lg…
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The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre@FiMT_RC
8 Aug 2023
We are pleased to announce the theme for our 2024 @FiMT_RC conference that will be held on 13/05/2024! Focusing on "Research with impact for ex-Service personnel on their families" with abstract submissions for poster and podium presentations opening in early October!
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The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre@FiMT_RC
28 Jul 2023
Our new Research Spotlight is out. This series highlights particularly impactful and topical evidence impacting ex-Service personnel and their families. Read about a new editorial from the MRHIC exploring Anger in Serving and ex-Service personnel here- fimt-rc.org/news/20230728-ne…
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The Forces in Mind Trust Research Centre@FiMT_RC
26 Jul 2023
New Article! - Following #alcoholawarenessweek we have released a feature detailing current evidence of how alcohol misuse impacts UK ex-Service personnel and their families and ongoing research projects in this area. Read it here: fimt-rc.org/news/20230717-ex… #veterans #armedforces
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LGBT Veterans Independent Review@LGBTVetReview
19 Jul 2023
The Government response has now been published! Access it now at gov.uk/government/collection….
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A historic day. An apology was made today by @RishiSunak 23 years since the ban was lifted. You can read more about the experiences of LGBT veterans and the impact of the ban in our final report. Read the report here👉researchportal.northumbria.a…

Lost and Found: The LGBT Veteran Community and the Impacts of the Gay Ban

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Fighting With Pride@fightingwpride
19 Jul 2023
A truly historic day, as acknowledgement and an apology is issued in the House of Commons on behalf of the British State by Prime Minister @RishiSunak. 23 years since The Ban was lifted. 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇬🇧
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LGBT Veterans Independent Review@LGBTVetReview
19 Jul 2023
📢🚨 The Review reports are now LIVE!! 🚨📢 Access them on our website, lgbtveterans.independent-rev… A HUGE thank you to all of you who supported the Review and submitted your story.
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