The Loss of a Military Career: The Legal, Financial, Health & Social Consequences
THE LOSS OF A MILITARY CAREER: THE LEGAL, FINANCIAL, HEALTH AND SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES
We are delighted to present a specialist all-day conference addressing the many ramifications of the loss of a military career. At a time when the welfare of veterans becomes of ever greater concern, the conference will address what can be done to assist those injured while serving, during the discharge process and later in civilian life.
This conference is APIL accredited.
Provisional Programme – subject to finalisation
09.00 – 09.30 Coffee
09.30 – 09:40 Welcome and introduction from Chris Barnes KC, Exchange Chambers
09.45 – 10.30 Dr Peter McAllister, Lead Veterans Mental Health, The Royal College of Psychiatrists on “Veterans’ mental health – PTSD, depression and adjustment; and means of support”
10.30 – 11.15 Hayley Thompson, formerly Adjutant General’s Corps on, “The Resettlement Process and Service Leavers”
11.15 – 11.30 Coffee break
11.30 – 12.15 Stuart McCracken & Chris Allen, Exchange Chambers on “The true value of lost benefits and other financial consequences of discharge”
12.15 – 12.45 Naomi Kerrison, member of the SSAFA Transitional Mentoring Team, on “The history and role of SSAFA and the need, and opportunities, for volunteering”
12.45 – 13.30 Lunch
13.30 – 14.15 Brigadier Barry Bennett on “Women in Ground Close Combat Study, how has this helped all personnel prevent and recover from injuries”
14.15 – 15.00 “What can be learnt from our experiences of the discharge process” – group discussion/plenary session (chaired by Grant Evatt, Alma Law)
15:00 – 15:15 Coffee break
15.15 – 15.45 Chris Barnes KC, Exchange Chambers, on “The AFCS, benefits system, charitable sector and compensation claims – meeting needs based on all potential resources”
15:45 – 16:00 Closing address
The conference will be held at the National Memorial Arboretum, Croxall Rd, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 7AR
*Tickets start at £175 (plus VAT) [EARLY BIRD PRICE – LIMITED AVAILABILTY], then £225 (plus VAT) [General Admission price] and a further special discount for those representing military charities or who have previously served, or currently serve, of £125 (plus VAT). For multiple bookings, please contact the Seminars Team for discounted rates.
All profits will be donated to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity.
Ticket price includes all refreshments throughout the day.
To book your place, please contact our Seminars Team.
