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War Widows ‘Knock on the Door’: An exploratory study of the experiences
of bereaved military families
Join
Northumbria University for a stimulating online public lecture launching new
research into the impact that death, whilst in military service, has on the
surviving family, how casualty notification was undertaken and the impact that
notification has on the long-term wellbeing of those left behind.
For
members of the Armed Forces there is an increased risk of being exposed to
serious and unsafe situations that may result in an untimely death and, for
their families, increased risk of experiencing traumatic bereavement. The
sudden or traumatic death of a family member can lead to traumatic bereavement
and long-term financial and emotional difficulties.
Northumbria
University researchers will launch the findings of a new report exploring the
impact that death, whilst in military service, has on the surviving family. The
study, funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Trust, and conducted in
collaboration with the War Widows Association, is launched in partnership with
the Ministry of Defence and specifically focuses on how families are informed
about the death of the service person, the long-term financial, housing and
emotional impacts of their loss and how families are affected by media
interest.
The launch will outline the research
methods, key findings and recommendations for improvements in the way bereaved
military families are supported.
About the Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research
The Northern Hub for Veterans and Military Families Research was established in 2014 and sits within Northumbria University Newcastle. It is a collective of academics, service providers and service users with an interest in improving the health and social wellbeing of Armed Forces veterans and their families. The research hub is directed by Dr Matthew D. Kiernan, Lieutenant Commander RN(Q) retired.
To register for this free online session, please fill in the form below. Please note that you will need Google Chrome for this session.
