Action research on the presence and needs of the Armed Forces Community in the South West of England – Wessex Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Association

Action research on the presence and needs of the Armed Forces Community in the South West of England final report.

Shared Intelligence was commissioned by councils in the South West of England to facilitate an Action Learning Set to enhance understanding of the presence and needs of the local Armed Forces Community (AFC) in the area.

This work was commissioned to ensure that those members of the AFC who are in need of help are known and that the delivery of support by relevant organisations is appropriate.

There were four key areas which this research was designed to consider which form the following key research questions:

1. What work has been done to identify the size and makeup of the Armed Forces presence in the South West and their needs?

2. How many members of the AFC live in the South West?

3. What are the needs of the AFC in the South West?

4. How are the needs of the AFC being met in the South West

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