Matt Fossey

Professor Matt Fossey is the Director of the Veterans and Families Institute at Anglia Ruskin University’s Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Social Care. His work focuses on veterans' health, mental health policy, and military transition challenges. He previously held roles in the UK National Institute for Mental Health and the Department of Health, notably contributing to the IAPT initiative. Fossey’s research bridges bio-psycho-social frameworks with policy impact, emphasizing outcomes measurement and family support during military transitions. He leads NATO research groups on military sexual violence and veteran wellbeing. His grants include a £2.5M Forces in Mind Trust project on military family outcomes. Teaching includes MSc programs in Military, Veterans, and Families Studies. He advises on liaison psychiatry and criminal justice interventions for veterans.

• Education: BSc (Hons), MSocSc, DipSW, Dip Mental Health Studies
• Memberships: Royal Society of Arts, NATO Transition Working Group, 5 Eyes Ministerial Working Group

Research spans veterans’ healthcare access, stigma reduction in mental health, and the psychosocial impact of military service. Key themes in publications include liaison psychiatry protocols, employment support for military spouses, and media framing of combat injuries. His work emphasizes translating research into actionable policy, particularly for vulnerable service leavers and families affected by limb loss.