The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report (2019)
The 2019 Covenant Annual Report was published today (20th December 2019). The NFF was delighted to have the opportunity again this year to set out our Formal Observations on the report....
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New service launched to provide enhanced support to personnel leaving the Armed Forces
Armed Forces personnel and their families are to receive enhanced support from the MOD as they re-join civilian life. The expanded support includes the launch a new organisation, the Defence Transition Services (DTS), which will provide comprehensive support to service leavers....
Forces Families Jobs
FFJ is a Tri-Service platform to enable family members of serving personnel to have a 'one stop shop' where they can apply for jobs directly with employers who have signed the Armed Forces Covenant as well as find signposting to other career and training opportunities....
Universities urged to boost support for Armed Forces families
In a joint letter dated 18th April 2019, Tobias Ellwood, Minister for Defence People and Veterans, and Chris Skidmore, Universities Minister called on institutions to sign up to the Armed Forces Covenant....
The Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FAMCAS)
FAMCAS provides spouses/civil partners with an opportunity to share their views on what life is like being with a member of the Armed Forces....
The Experience of Parental Absence in RN/RM Families
We have produced a resource to help to support parents, carers and schools. You can download a copy here....
Independent Report on Service Families
The Secretary of State for Defence has asked Andrew Selous MP to produce an independent report to Government to see what more support can be offered to Service families....
Step into Health: Share Your Story with NHS Employers
We are working with NHS Employers on a project to support and promote employment opportunities for spouses/partners and Service Leavers and we would like to share your story with others....
Flexible Service
The Armed Forces Flexible Working Bill may assist some personnel to balance work and family life. Read more about it here....
The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report (2018)
The NFF was delighted to have the opportunity again this year to set out our Formal Observations on the 2018 Covenant Annual Report, in conjunction with the Army and RAF Families Federations. Find out more about the Covenant and this report here....