BMJ Military Health – Evaluation of NHS England ‘Op COURAGE’ High Intensity Service
Mixed‑methods evaluation showing reductions in depression, anxiety and PTSD; highlights value of integrated veteran staff and social support.
LGA – Delivering the Armed Forces Covenant Locally (2019)
Ten council case studies; practical learning on governance, pathways and commissioning to support local Armed Forces communities.
Bristol City Council – Armed Forces Community Covenant (2025)
Local authority policy commitment under Armed Forces Act 2021; principles, duties and fair access for the Armed Forces community.
MOD – Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2024
National achievements and commitments; useful context for Somerset AFC partnership planning and VCFSE engagement.
NHS Somerset – Meeting the needs of the Armed Forces community (Mar 2024)
Lived‑experience insights and recommendations on healthcare access for serving families, veterans and reservists in Somerset.
Somerset Council – Annual Report of the Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership (Sep 2024)
Council progress update, governance/Officer Champions, and duty context across housing, health and education relevant to the Armed Forces community.
Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership – Quarterly Update (Aug 2025)
Round‑up of national and local developments, funding and events for the Armed Forces community, including partnership opportunities for groups.
Somerset Armed Forces Covenant Partnership – Annual Report (Dec 2025)
Updates on Somerset’s Armed Forces Covenant delivery, champions, and statutory duty changes, plus local initiatives and hubs that charities can link with.
NHS England – Veterans’ Mental Health TILS/CTS leaflet
Explains access routes and support via Transition, Intervention and Liaison (TILS) and Complex Treatment Service (CTS) including South West contacts.
Dogs Trust – New Strategies & Evaluation of Canine Post‑Adoption Support (2022)
Post‑adoption support initiative with proactive, targeted calls and referral pathways; evidence on reducing returns and improving welfare.