Project reviewing the support for Armed Forces families

Join Forces in Mind Trust for the launch of Living our Shoes Revisited Thursday 4th December 12:00

Updates on the Living in Our Shoes Revisited project

The publication of the ‘Living in Our Shoes’ report five years ago highlighted the unique challenges faced by UK Armed Forces families and made over 100 recommendations for change. Forces in Mind Trust has now awarded £329,366 for research to evaluate the progress in meeting these challenges, determine the future priorities for families, and recommend the actions required by government and the third sector.

During the 30-month project, the research team will analyse recent changes in the strategic context, conduct a high level policy review, and undertake an in-depth evaluation of each of the identified priority areas of need, highlighting examples of best practice in support of Armed Forces families.

The research will be carried out by two co-authors of the Living in Our Shoes report, Professor Janet Walker OBE and Dr Gabriela Misca, together with Mr Peter Davis OBE, who previously led on Armed Forces Families policy in the Ministry of Defence. The research project is hosted by the University of Worcester under the leadership of Dr Misca as Principal Investigator.