FIRST PETT research trial

31/08/2026

Bank Holiday weekend ☀️

For some, it’s a chance to switch off. For others, a change in routine, busy places, family commitments or simply the pressure to enjoy yourself can feel like a lot.

So take the quiet moments. Get outside. See a mate. Say no to something if you need to. And check in on someone who might be finding the long weekend harder than it looks.

There’s no right way to spend a Bank Holiday.

From everyone at Icarus Charity, take care of yourselves and each other.

For support get in touch: www.icaruscharity.org

28/07/2026

Last week two of our team had the pleasure of attending The Military Human webinar with Nick Woods at York St John University. This was recommended by one of our lived experience panel on the FIRST PETT study. As civilians, the course was an excellent opportunity to deepen our understanding of the impact of military life; particularly the impact of transition and adjustment to civilian life after leaving the forces.

The team are privileged to speak often with ex-service personnel in delivering FIRST PETT and we are confident that attending this course will bring greater appreciation and empathy to our work. For anyone who works with people who have served, attendance on this CPD should be strongly encouraged. The Military Human is now available as an online platform, so accessible at a time to suit you.

The Military Human - https://www.yorksj.ac.uk/courses/professional-and-short-courses/military-human/

27/07/2026

Thank you to Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner for sharing. We are still recruiting military veterans in Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland, and England for this trial. To learn more or take part, please visit our study website: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-project/

Research Opportunity for UK Military Veterans

The Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner is sharing details of a research opportunity that may be of interest to members of the veteran community.

Researchers from King’s College London and Queen’s University Belfast are inviting UK military veterans who are experiencing PTSD symptoms to take part in the FIRST PETT study. The research is evaluating a new online psychological therapy called Fast Imagery Reversal Script for Trauma-release (FIRST).

You may be eligible if you:
• Are a UK military veteran
• Are aged 18 or over
• Live and/or work in the UK
• Have a diagnosis of PTSD or are experiencing PTSD symptoms

To find out more about the study, including what participation involves, please visit:
https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-project/

Participation is entirely voluntary. Anyone considering taking part is encouraged to read the study information carefully to decide whether it is right for them.

Please note that the Office of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner is not involved in this research and is sharing this information for awareness only.

20/07/2026

The FIRST PETT trial has already recruited 104 UK veterans into our trial evaluating a new therapy for PTSD. We are still recruiting veterans for this work, so if you are a veteran in the UK living with PTSD or PTSD symptoms, please consider taking part by visiting our website: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-project/

06/07/2026

Thank you to AA Veterans Support for sharing - we are still seeking participants in Northern Ireland and across the UK for this research. Please see our website for more information and to take part: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-project/

We have been asked to share the following research opportunity with the veteran community. Please note that AA Veterans Support (AAVS) is not involved in this study and we are sharing it for information only.

Researchers from King’s College London and Queen’s University Belfast are looking for UK military veterans who are experiencing PTSD symptoms to take part in the FIRST PETT study. The study is evaluating a new online psychological therapy called Fast Imagery Reversal Script for Trauma-release (FIRST).

To be eligible, participants must:

• Be a UK military veteran
• Be aged 18 or over
• Be living and/or working in the UK
• Have a diagnosis of PTSD or be experiencing PTSD symptoms.

If you think this may be of interest to you, or someone you know, you can find out more by visiting:

https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-project/

Participation is entirely voluntary. We would encourage anyone considering taking part to read the study information carefully and decide whether it is right for them.

25/05/2026

For PTSD Awareness Day 2026, Combat Stress are offering a series of free webinars designed to increase understanding of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), its impact and that support is available to help with recovery.

PTSD can affect how someone thinks, feels, and reacts and it can look very different from person to person.

Between 22–26 June, these specialist webinars will explore topics including recovery, the difference between PTSD and complex PTSD, practical coping strategies, how data is improving treatment, and how organisations can support recovery.

These sessions are open to all members of the public, including veterans, families, carers and professionals, offering insight into the many faces of PTSD and the support available.

Learn more about the webinars and how they can support understanding of PTSD: https://combatstress.org.uk/ptsd-awareness-day-webinars

If you’d like to talk to someone, the Combat Stress free, confidential 24-hour Helpline is available on 0800 138 1619.

18/05/2026

Excellent resource on supporting female veterans from Female Veterans UK

The Female Veterans Toolkit is a practical resource designed to help organisations, professionals, and services understand and better support the needs of

11/05/2026

We have now recruited 82 veterans onto the FIRST PETT trial – that’s 38% of the 215 veterans we want to recruit 🧩

We are still recruiting UK veterans onto the trial, which is testing a new therapy for PTSD. To learn more or take part, visit: https://www.inspirewellbeing.org/firstpett-project/

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11/05/2026

*Asked to share*
We would be grateful if any female veterans (regular, or reservist) would be willing to take part in our research exploring reproductive health needs of UK and Canadian female military veterans and ex-police officers, and associations with occupational exposures and mental health.

Participation involves completing a survey which takes around 20-30 minutes. (Topics include all areas of reproductive health and occupational exposure including some sensitive, eg. pregnancy loss, infertility, sexual assault and harassment.)

To access the survey and find out more: https://uniformedservices.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dm9cVj5Z79Rf2DA