Table 1
Demographic Data.
| AGE | NUMBER (n) | % |
|---|---|---|
| 35–44 | 3 | 5 |
| 45–54 | 16 | 29 |
| 55–64 | 24 | 43 |
| 65–74 | 13 | 23 |
| SEX | NUMBER (n) | % |
| Male | 47 | 84 |
| Female | 6 | 11 |
| Prefer not to say | 3 | 5 |
| SEXUAL ORIENTATION | NUMBER (n) | % |
| Heterosexual | 51 | 91 |
| Gay or Lesbian | 1 | 2 |
| Prefer not to say | 4 | 7 |
| SERVICE BRANCH | NUMBER (n) | % |
| Royal Navy | 1 | 2 |
| Army | 41 | 73 |
| Royal Air Force | 10 | 18 |
| Reservist | 2 | 3 |
| Multiple | 2 | 3 |
| LENGTH OF SERVICE | NUMBER (n) | % |
| 3–6 Years | 5 | 9 |
| 6–9 Years | 12 | 21 |
| 9–12 Years | 9 | 16 |
| 12–15 Years | 9 | 16 |
| 15–19 Years | 4 | 7 |
| 18–22 Years | 5 | 9 |
| 22 Years + | 12 | 21 |
| LENGTH OF TIME SINCE LEAVING SERVICE | NUMBER (n) | % |
| 3–6 Years | 3 | 5 |
| 6–9 Years | 2 | 3 |
| 9–12 Years | 6 | 11 |
| 12–15 Years | 6 | 11 |
| 15–19 Years | 4 | 7 |
| 18–22 Years | 10 | 18 |
| 22 Years + | 25 | 45 |
Table 2
Impact of Peer Support.
| TOTALLY AGREE | AGREE | NEITHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE | DISAGREE | TOTALLY DISAGREE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accessing peer support gave me confidence and/or motivation to engage with other clinical services. | 50% | 39.3% | 10.7% | 0% | 0% |
| As a result of peer support, I feel less isolated. | 53.6% | 32.1% | 14.3% | 0% | 0% |
| As a result of peer support, I have made new friendships with other veterans that I now class as friends. | 42.9% | 37.5% | 17.9% | 0% | 1.8% |
| I feel peer support contributes to a reduction in negative stigma felt by veterans with mental ill health. | 69.6% | 25% | 3.6% | 0% | 1.8% |
| It is very important that the peer support service is ran by veterans. | 83.9% | 10.7% | 5.4% | 0% | 0% |