Healthcare - Understanding Armed Forces needsScotlandCovenant disadvantage August 6, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage GPs did not always have an understanding of how Service life impacts members of the Armed Forces community. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community can experience health conditions linked to Service life. However, NHS Education for Scotland identified that frontline healthcare practitioners were not always […]
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Healthcare - Signposting of servicesScotlandCovenant disadvantage July 30, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Veterans and their families may face difficulty accessing and navigating support services. What was the situation? Veterans and their families may require support across a range of areas, such as healthcare, housing, employment, education, and emotional wellbeing. However, it can be difficult for them to identify where to go […]
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Cross-cutting - Identifying members of the Armed Forces communityScotlandCovenant disadvantage July 29, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children were not always being identified by schools, making it more challenging to understand their needs. What was the situation? Schools need to know which of their children have a parent in the Armed Forces, so that those Service children can be supported. However, schools are not always […]
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Education - School admissionsScotlandCovenant disadvantage July 23, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Serving families who relocated to Scotland faced challenges accessing information about schools and education support. What was the situation? Service families are often required to relocate with the Armed Forces. When relocating, they are likely to need information about schools, accommodation, and the support available in their new area. […]
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