Understanding the needs of older merchant navy veterans: interim report

The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2015 recognised the role played by members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Merchant Navy (MN) in armed conflict, and therefore their place as veterans. Although there has been some research on the numbers and needs of former MN seafarers and their dependants, relatively little is known about their needs or the effectiveness of any services specifically developed to meet those needs. This interim report presents findings from the first stage of research commissioned by Seafarers UK and Nautilus which aims to better define and understand the health and social care needs of MN veterans and their dependants, and how these are currently being met. The results of this project will help to inform future developments in services as well as raise awareness of the potential veteran status of Merchant Navy seafarers.

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Understanding the needs of older merchant navy veterans: interim report

Download Understanding the needs of older merchant navy veterans: interim report

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The use of evidence in commissioning Children’s Services

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Carer Support: Ten years after the Care Act

New perspectives on Market Facilitation: Provider Commissioner Relationships

How Can Care Providers Learn From Safeguarding Adult Reviews?

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Association of Directors of Adult Social Services – South East Region. A Guide to Co-production in Adult Social Care

What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care findings from the pilot evaluation of the Thriving Babies: Confident Parents (TBCP) programme

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Review of the Prevalence and Implications of Gambling and Gambling Harm in Wiltshire

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The use of evidence in commissioning Children’s Services

Evaluation of Carers Matter for Norfolk County Council

Babies in care proceedings: What do we know about parents with learning disabilities or difficulties?

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New perspectives on Market Facilitation: Provider Commissioner Relationships

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Association of Directors of Adult Social Services – South East Region. A Guide to Co-production in Adult Social Care

What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care findings from the pilot evaluation of the Thriving Babies: Confident Parents (TBCP) programme

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