Received a very special parcel today from the wonderful and talented David Tovey who created this beautiful piece of art, commissioned by the @LGBTVetReview I will display it proudly 🥰
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The countdown is on⏱️Did you take part in @kcmhr #ArmedForces Health&Wellbeing Study 2014-16? We've been following up since Jan 2022 by email,post&text to see how you've been doing.If you haven't taken part, don't miss out-contact kcmhr-cohort@kcl.ac.uk - kcmhr.org/phase4-health-…
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Ken Wright and Emma Riley were both forced to leave the armed forces as a result of the pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel in the military.
👇Below, they reflect on the impact Lord Etherton’s independent review into the ban.
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@ForwardAssist1 @JohnnyMercerUK @VeteransGovUK @JPAOwen @SaluteHerUK Your amazing work is invaluable - so thank you @ForwardAssist1 @SaluteHerUK
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Thank You All & A Special Thank You For Highlighting Our Work & The Long Term Impact of Military Sexual Violence & Military Sexual Trauma #MST @Rseddon3 @JohnnyMercerUK @VeteransGovUK @JPAOwen @SaluteHerUK
LGBT Veterans Independent Review@LGBTVetReview
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who provided their testimony and supported the Review! Our socials will no longer be updated but will be preserved.
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“That experience left me traumatised to the extent that I was afraid to ever live my authentic self of admit to being a gay woman." diva-magazine.com/2023/07/21/ris…
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🏳️🌈🗣️ Following the publication of the independent review into the military’s pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel, the PhD student @tarazammit explores the Review’s context, history, and the long-awaited apology from the government.
Read more 👇
ukandeu.ac.uk/the-lgbt-veter…
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@RiversideLeeKB @LGBTVetReview Thank you for your kind words Lee and for your support throughout the Review
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immensely proud of this report and the whole @LGBTVetReview team
Office for Veterans' Affairs@VeteransGovUK
Yesterday, Dame Kelly Holmes joined other veterans at the @CabinetOfficeuk as we published the LGBT Veterans Independent Review. Below, she discusses the importance of this historic moment and reflects on her own experiences ⬇️ Learn more here 👉 lgbtveterans.independent-review.uk
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UK PM says sorry to LGBT veterans for military gay ban bbc.in/3XUyRkJ
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A big thank you to @DavidTovey1975 for the beautiful piece of art that we commissioned for the cover of the @LGBTVetReview report. It was an honour to work with David.
Fighting With Pride@fightingwpride
The cover of the @LGBTVetReview features a piece of stunning artwork by Veteran & artist @DavidTovey1975, specially commissioned for the Report. A striking, proud face of a vital and monumental document. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️🇬🇧
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Please visit the @LGBTVetReview website to access the Review products as well as a summary of each testimony, case studies and information on how to access support
lgbtveterans.independent-review.uk
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Today's apology from the Prime Minister is an important step in addressing the historic injustices and harm inflicted upon LGBTQ+ veterans.
bbc.co.uk/news/uk-662426…
Our full statement:
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Our LGBT veterans are an important part of the defence community. Today @BWallaceMP apologised to those affected by historic LGBT Armed Forces policies. These policies do not reflect today’s military, and we are proud to be a military where everyone is welcome.
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To mark this historic day, veterans were invited to the Cabinet Office to watch the Prime Minister's apology on behalf of the British state for the treatment of LGBT veterans who served during the pre-2000 ban on homosexuality.
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/upl…
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📢🚨 The Review reports are now LIVE!! 🚨📢
Access them on our website, lgbtveterans.independent-review.uk
A HUGE thank you to all of you who supported the Review and submitted your story.
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One of my students is conducting an interesting study for their MSc dissertation investigating attitudes amongst UK military ex-service personnel regarding mental health conditions. Read more about the study on the link below and take part if you are a UK veteran and interested!
King's Centre for Military Health Research@kcmhr
📢Are you a veteran?One of our MSc students is conducting an anonymous survey for their dissertation on veteran's opinions of mental health: - Everyone can join if they have served in the Armed Forces & living in the UK. - Approved by KCL Ethics Committee tinyurl.com/yj4wdh22
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If you are struggling this #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, your local regimental associations, benevolent funds, local breakfast clubs and veteran centres are here to help. #ConnectionMatters
Support for veterans aged 50+ ageuk.org.uk/scotland/what-…
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" What happened left a stain on defence. It was plain wrong, even by the standard of the day. I offer my sincere regrets as Minister for Defence People, and I apologise. " - Dr Andrew Murrison MP @AWMurrison
#LGBTVeteransReview
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