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New Frontiers

New Frontiers

Written by: SVWA / Edinburgh Napier University
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 What does it mean to be ex-Forces in modern Scotland? This series - from Scotland’s Veterans Wellbeing Alliance - is a rich tapestry of stories from veterans, their families and loved ones, and Alliance partners who support them. Co-hosted by Richard Henderson and Hannah Uttley. Find Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance here: https://svwa.org.uk/ New Frontiers is produced by Bespoken Media for SVWA and Edinburgh Napier University Cover art is taken from a photo by Hugo Jehanne, and colourised by Mac McDade. Design by Ailish Hunter. Series music is 'Something New' by the Eastern Plain Episodes were recorded in part in Edinburgh's War Poets rooms, where the great poets Wilfred Owen (1893-1918) and Siegfried Sassoon (1886-1967) famously met and became friends during The Great War. At the time, the building was Craiglockhart War Hospital, and the two men were being treated for neurasthenia (shellshock or PTSD). It is now part of Edinburgh Napier University, and the headquarters of the Scotland Veterans Wellbeing Alliance. Production music: The Eastern Plain / Something New (instrumental version) / courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com.Copyright 2025 SVWA / Edinburgh Napier University Hygiene & Healthy Living Political Science Politics & Government Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Review of episodes 5-7 with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick

    Review of episodes 5-7 with Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick
    Sep 10 2025

    In this special bonus episode, Hannah and Richard are joined by Dr Linda Irvine Fitzpatrick, Strategic Lead for Scotland's Veterans Wellbeing Alliance, to discuss the talking points from episodes 5-7.

    Find the Scotland Veterans Wellbeing Alliance here: https://svwa.org.uk/

    New Frontiers is produced by Bespoken Media for SVWA and Edinburgh Napier University. Recordings by Patrick Wallace, Katie Revell, and Ailish Hunter.
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    28 mins
  • Getting Up Again

    Getting Up Again
    Sep 10 2025

    Many veterans join Civvy Street with physical injuries, or develop problems after service. In this episode, Hannah and Richard meet two organisations who, in different ways, keep veterans active - and, in some cases - get them back on their feet.

    https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans

    https://thejourney.fitness/

    Find the Scotland Veterans Wellbeing Alliance here: https://svwa.org.uk/

    New Frontiers is produced by Bespoken Media for SVWA and Edinburgh Napier University. Recordings by Patrick Wallace, Katie Revell, and Ailish Hunter.

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    47 mins
  • My Dog Saved My Life

    My Dog Saved My Life
    Sep 10 2025

    ‘Dogs can heal invisible wounds.’ Loyal, affectionate, and often hilarious - the right dog can can offer exactly the support some veterans need. This time, Hannah and Richard speak with Bravehound, a charity that provide assistance dogs to veterans with a clinical diagnosis of a mental health condition such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, depression or anxiety. We also attend their incredible dog show at Craiglockhart, at Edinburgh Napier University.

    https://www.bravehound.co.uk/

    https://www.svronline.org/

    Find the Scotland Veterans Wellbeing Alliance here: https://svwa.org.uk/

    New Frontiers is produced by Bespoken Media for SVWA and Edinburgh Napier University. Recordings by Patrick Wallace, Katie Revell, and Ailish Hunter.
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    39 mins
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