1. General information

Explore our guides for everything you need to know about your transition when leaving the armed forces – from planning your next steps to accessing the right support.

• Most Service leavers and their families leave the Armed Forces with no problems at all. However, for some, transition can be an unsettling and anxious time. Do have a look at our Transition Guide for Royal Navy and Royal Marines Families, which includes all of the information that you need to know when you are thinking about or are leaving the Royal Navy or Royal Marines.
• You can also find the latest edition of the Service Leavers Guide produced by MOD for additional information.

Additional information

• Our Employment Specialist joined forces with colleagues in the Army and RAF Families Federations for a two-year project supported by the Forces in Mind Trust. The project, which came into fruition in November 2018, has given us an insight into the challenges faced by families during the transition period and highlighted the need for further research to better understand specific cohorts of families.
• We are pleased that the tri-Families Federation research has helped to inform a new Holistic Transition Policy, announced by Defence Secretary Ben Wallace on 1st November 2019.
• Veterans’ Gateway has launched a ‘Plan Early’ campaign to encourage Service Leavers and their families to plan early for their transition into civvy street. Watch a short video about this campaign below!

2. MoD Information and services for veterans and their families

The MoD has collated information on a range of services to support UK Armed Forces veterans and their families, including help with finance, healthcare, employment, housing, social care and more.

3. Get in touch

If you’ve experienced leaving the armed forces and would like to share your story, or if you have any questions or concerns about the transition, we’d love to hear from you – contact us at contactus@nff.org.uk.