Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needsEnglandCovenant disadvantage August 6, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Public service providers do not always have a detailed understanding of Armed Forces needs. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community often need to access a wide range of public services, including healthcare and local authority support. However, staff within these services may not always be […]
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Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needsEnglandCovenant disadvantage August 6, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Rutland County Council, Harborough and South Kesteven District Councils required more information on the needs of the Armed Forces community in their area. What was the situation? Rutland County Council, Harborough and South Kesteven District Councils wanted to understand the experiences and needs of the Armed Forces community in […]
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Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needsEnglandCovenant disadvantage August 6, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Rutland’s Armed Forces community had changed, so the local healthcare provision needed reassessing. What was the situation? The MOD closed RAF Cottesmore in Rutland, and opened Kendrew Barracks Army base in its place. Rutland County Council recognised that its local Armed Forces population had changed. They needed to better […]
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Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needsEnglandCovenant disadvantage August 4, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Healthcare providers may not always understand the health impact of Service life. What was the situation? Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant Board noticed that there was a lack understanding by NHS professionals of Service life and being a veteran. The Board identified a need to better understand the experiences of […]
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Healthcare - Signposting of servicesEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 30, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Members of the Armed Forces community were finding it hard to identify the health services available to them. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community may require access to a range of health and wellbeing services provided by the NHS and the charity sector. However, the […]
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Healthcare - Signposting of servicesEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 28, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Members of the Armed Forces community are not always aware of the support available to them in their area. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community may require support across a range of areas, such as healthcare, housing, and education, particularly when they relocate with the […]
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Education - Children's wellbeingEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 21, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children needed support for their wellbeing and social development during periods of deployment and transition. What was the situation? North Yorkshire has a large Armed Forces community, with many Service children attending schools in the county. They can experience periods of uncertainty during the deployment of their serving […]
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Education - Children's wellbeingEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 21, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children relocated by the Armed Forces faced difficulties building friendships. What was the situation? A Year 2 child moved to Walbottle Village Primary School near Newcastle, after their family was relocated there by the Armed Forces. Teachers at the school were concerned about whether Service children in general […]
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Education - School admissionsEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 14, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children relocated by the Armed Forces faced challenges accessing school places. What was the situation? Families in the Armed Forces are often required to relocate mid-year or at short notice. As a result, it can be challenging for them to secure school places in their new area, especially […]
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Healthcare - Accessing care & waiting listsEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 13, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A Service child’s orthodontic treatment was delayed due to repeated relocations disrupting his place on waiting lists. What was the situation? A child with a parent in the Armed Forces required NHS orthodontic treatment. However, the family was required to relocate several times due to military service. Every time […]
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