Significant changes have occurred within the housing arena over the past 2 years, including the introduction of CAAS and the Decent Homes standard, and performance issues with the National Housing Prime (NHP) contract. These changes have created potential confusion about which organisation or person has...
On Wednesday 21 June, in the Queen’s Speech, new arrangements to allow those in the Armed Forces to have a career which is as flexible as possible, were announced. The changes will mean that Service personnel will be able work part time for short periods, as...
The Children’s Education Advisory Service (CEAS) have produced a practical guide to help families understand the psychological and emotional dimensions of moving. The information is designed to help parents minimise the impact for their children and make the move as positive an experience as possible. 1....
We know that our families live across the country and you are often the ‘hidden military community’ so we want to make sure that the organisations you engage with on a daily basis understand what life is like for Naval families, whether you live close...
Veterans’ Gateway is the first point of contact for veterans seeking support. There is a huge network of organisations supporting the Armed Forces community, so finding the right one for your needs can be tricky. Veterans' Gateway now makes it quick and easy by being your first...
It happened very subtly. We didn’t need a long overseas tour to wreck our marriage. We managed it by growing apart and becoming strangers in our own home. Kate and I first met when I was a young ‘junglie’ helicopter pilot, just back from the Falklands...
Chief of Defence People, Lieutenant General Richard Nugee, has written to the Naval Families Federation to inform us that two surveys will be going out to Serving personnel shortly, regarding the New Joiner Offer (NJO) and enhanced flexible working opportunities. Lieutenant General Richard Nugee recognises that families will be...
We've put together some great holiday offers for Naval Service families, whether you're after a budget break with the kids or a 5* Spa weekend treat, please click here. ...
Introduction The INtouch service enables personnel on operations to send and receive letters originally sent via email, but received in hard copy form. Despite the ever-growing use of Wi-Fi and mobile data-based technology, and the increased use of social media networks and apps, (including Whatsapp, Facebook,...
