UNITS Study

Understanding psychosocial adjustment to scarring and limb loss among military veterans and their families to inform support services.
Funded by @scarfreeworld

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

and big thank you to our funders @scarfreeworld
and all the organisations who supported this important work @Blesma @HelpforHeroes @CombatStress @Style4Soldiers @VFRHub @theripplepond @CASEVAC_club plus many regimental associations, veterans' breakfast clubs, and individuals.

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

Our NEW PAPER about the experiences of UK #veterans who sustained appearance-altering injuries, their challenges, strengths and support needs has been published. Read it here 👇Thank you to the veterans who shared their stories @CAR_UWE
https://t.co/ZdM2plyE79

[AlanFinnegan @afinneganchest1]

There are no UK undergraduate educational courses to help the future nursing workforce care for military veterans and their families. Welcome to our free online module. It’s taken a lot of effort, and it’s not perfect; but hopefully can be of use.

https://t.co/usRfULWxR8

[Dr Marie-Louise Sharp 💙 @MarieLouiseLu]

🌟 RESEARCH ASSISTANT POSTS🌟 @kcmhr @KingsIoPPN We are overflowing with opportunities! We would like to recruit two RA's onto our #ArmedForces epidemiological cohort study for our newest wave of data collection. Advert here! @kcldo1thing @ntfear @WesselyS https://t.co/rtJrsooOJD

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

@vsuzywill Thanks Vicky, we couldnt have got here without all of your amazing work in the first 2 years.

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

@Jaco_H_Nel @CAR_UWE @UWE_Research @scarfreeworld Thanks for letting us know, slight technical hitch, it should be working again now 🤞

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

Join us TODAY at 1230 - 1400 for our free online dissemination event to learn about the important outcome and next steps from our research. Please register by 1200 using this link https://t.co/eyBgfPp48b
@CAR_UWE @UWE_Research @scarfreeworld

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

Join us tomorrow lunch time for our free online webinar where you can learn all about the past 3 years of our research and the key outcomes and next steps. Register here https://t.co/eyBgfPp48b

[Scar Free Foundation @scarfreeworld]

Looking forward to the @unitsstudy event tomorrow. Thank you to all the people who gave up their time to participate in this study and all the organisations who have supported our research team.

Huge and heartfelt thanks!

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

@CAR_UWE @PSRG_UWE @UWE_Research @scarfreeworld

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

THIS FRIDAY join our webinar to learn about the important findings from our research including new evidence about the support needs of #veterans with appearance-altering conflict injuries and plans for developing, evaluating and implementing support https://t.co/LdjWnPG6xr

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

@scarfreeworld @CAR_UWE @UWE_Research

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

Over the past 3 years we've being doing research with conflict-injured personnel and veterans to understand their support needs related to how they feel about their bodies and appearance. Join us on 26.11.21 for a free webinar to hear what we learnt https://t.co/LdjWnPG6xr

[Appearance Research @CAR_UWE]

Thank you to those who have served, do serve and support those who serve. And thank you to all who have taken part in and supported our research
relating to experiences of military personnel, veterans and their families #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #VeteransDay #ArmedForces

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

At 11am today we will take the time to pause and pay our respects to the Armed Forces Community, past and present. Thank you those who serve, have served and support those who serve.

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

"A chorus of thunderous silence
Two minutes to remind us
Of those who look fear in the eye
And say no. I choose hope."

​At 11am today we will take the time to pause, and pay our respects to our Armed Forces community, past and present. Will you join us? #TwoMinuteSilence

[Combat Stress @CombatStress]

This week we’re sharing tips to help veterans affected by fireworks displays. Today our tip is to use the 5-4-3-2-1 method to help you relax. Simply focus on: 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell and 1 thing you can taste.

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

@CAR_UWE @scarfreeworld

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

Three years and three studies later with over 300 participants taken part, and consultation with five veterans with lived experience, we are now ready to share the outcomes of UNITS study. Register here to join us for a free online webinar to learn more https://t.co/LdjWnPG6xr

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

Our senior researcher @DrMaryKeeling presented the key findings from our past 3 years research at #cimvhrforum today - watch this space for more updates on our key findings and next steps

[CIMVHR | ICRSMV @CIMVHR_ICRSMV]

Recovering in hospital, among other military members with similar injuries, was found to be a protective factor for military Veterans affected by appearance altering conflict injuries. – Mary Keeling, presenter in Veteran Session A at #CIMVHRForum

[NHS Armed Forces Healthcare @NHSArmedForces]

#WorldMentalHealthDay - Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality.
Specialist care and support for Service leavers, reservists, veterans and their families. #OpCourage #Veterans
https://t.co/17QEg3hGzQ

[UNITS Study @unitsstudy]

✨Wishing all Paralympian's the best of luck as the Paralympics start today in Tokyo. And good luck to all the #Veterans who are taking part – everyone at the @unitsstudy are cheering you on!✨

[ParalympicsGB @ParalympicsGB]

It's getting closer... ⌛️🤩

Today is opening ceremony day and you can watch all the action LIVE from 11am UK time on @Channel4!

Who's ready? 💪

#ImpossibleToIgnore
#ParalympicsGB
#Tokyo2020