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...
NFF News
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...
NFF Housing Survey (2018)
The Ministry of Defence is in the process of reviewing the provision of military housing from initial application through to the complaints process, including the future repair and maintenance contract,...
HALO Study – King’s Centre For Military Mental Health Research & Help For Heroes
HALO survey The Helping Armed Forces Loved Ones Survey (the ‘HALO’ survey) aims to better understand the needs and experiences of people who are worried about the mental health of...
Lifting The Lid on Transition for Families
A study released today, Thursday 1st November, by the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) has revealed that more awareness about the demands of transition is needed for families of Service...
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...
MOD Guide to Expenses and Allowances for Service Personnel
The Ministry of Defence has produced a guide to expenses and allowances for Serving personnel and the support families could receive. This booklet, accessible here, holds a wealth of information to...
BFPO Service Disruption Update: Brunei
Please be aware that there is an ongoing, isolated issue affecting certain mailbags destined for Brunei. The mailbags were originally seized in April due to liquid being identified inside a parcel,...
Reading Force
Reading Force is a shared reading initiative for Service families. The charity provides free books and scrapbooks to Service children of all ages, in order to support and encourage Armed...