Wraparound childcare to be rolled out across the UK
Following positive feedback from a successful pilot, the MOD announced in July the full roll-out of the wraparound childcare (WAC) scheme. ...
Announcements
New Motor Finance Protocol for Overseas Assignments
A new protocol was launched in June 2022 to help ensure that motor finance works better for those who are assigned overseas. Further details here....
Tri-Service Families Federations launch Duty and Care: Armed Forces Family Mobility and Health Care Report
Families Federations have launched a report designed to tackle disadvantage and improve health outcomes for families required to move frequently due to Service need....
MOD Launches Families Strategy (2022-32)
Today the Ministry of Defence (MOD) launched the Armed Forces Families Strategy (2022-32) to inspire partnership working across the UK. This will honour the enduring pledge of the Armed Forces Covenant and to provide direction to policy makers, the single Services and public service providers to empower Armed Forces families...
The Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report (2021)
The 2021 Covenant Annual Report is now available. The NFF was delighted to have the opportunity again this year to set out our Formal Observations on the report....
New Chief Executive joins Naval Families Federation
Sarah Clewes is to take up the role of interim Chief Executive of the Naval Families Federation (NFF) from 4 January 2022. Read the press release here....
Time, On My Watch – Book captures essence of Naval families’ time
A groundbreaking NFF project to gain an insight into how Naval families were feeling during the Covid-19 pandemic has reached a milestone in its progress. ...
Women in the Armed Forces: From Recruitment to Civilian Life
In December 2020 the Defence Committee launched an inquiry on Women in the Armed Forces: From Recruitment to Civilian Life. Based on feedback and issues raised by Service personnel and their loved ones, the NFF submitted our observations on behalf of our community. Read more...
Immigration Fees Public Consultation Non-UK Military Personnel: The Outcome!
NFF immigration adviser has been invited to contribute to a consultation which could result in visa fees being waived for non-UK military personnel at the end of their service. The public consultation would change policy so that non-UK Service personnel could be offered indefinite leave...
The Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report (2020)
The 2020 Covenant Annual Report is now available. The NFF was delighted to have the opportunity again this year to set out our Formal Observations on the report (p.13 onwards)....