Christmas Emergency Contact Numbers 2018
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We wish you a very Happy Christmas from all of us here at the Naval Families Federation. Please note that our offices will be closed from Thursday 22nd December 2018...
Announcements
Forces Help to Buy Scheme Extended Until December 2019
A government scheme to help military families buy their own homes has been extended until the end of 2019. Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced yesterday (3rd December 2018) that the Forces...
The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report (2018)
The 2018 Covenant Annual Report was published today (21st November, 2018). The NFF was delighted to have the opportunity again this year to set out our Formal Observations on the...
The Armed Forces Covenant
The following is a brief overview of the Armed Forces Covenant. For more details about the changes that have already been implemented as a result of the Covenant, and how this can...
MOD Introducing New Holistic Transition Policy
The government have today released The Strategy for our Veterans, which sets out how they will seek to fulfill their vision “to see those who have served in the UK...
Naval Service Pay – NFF Report (2018)
In preparation for presenting evidence to the Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) 2018, the Naval Families Federation (NFF) carried out a short online survey on pay. The survey was...
Lifting The Lid on Transition for Families
A two-year tri-Federation project comes to fruition today (Thursday 1st November) with the publication of a report into transition. This report, funded by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), has revealed that...
BFPO Christmas Posting Dates (2018)
BFPO has announced the latest recommended posting deadlines for this Christmas. There is also a list of overseas locations and operations that are entitled to the Christmas Families Free Mail...
New Schemes and Initiatives to Support Service Personnel & Their Families
On 30th September 2018, Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson announced a new package to help Armed Forces personnel and their family members throughout their careers and their transitions into civilian life. He said: ‘’The bravery...
Mental Health Survey – Results
Thank you to everyone who responded to our recent survey about mental health for Royal Navy and Royal Marines families. Your feedback is extremely valuable and helps us to represent...