Brexit update for families The MOD has issued guidance for Service personnel and families regarding Brexit and the implications this may have once the UK leaves the EU on 29 March. If you are currently... Foreign & Commonwealth News UK/Overseas Posted on 14 Jan 2019
Housing success for Army families AFF is delighted that after years of pushing for much-needed change, the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) has issued a consultation paper which includes a strong recommendation... Family life Housing News Posted on 11 Jan 2019
Progress on last year We’re kicking off 2019 by focussing on health and additional needs here at AFF. Throughout January and February, we’ll bring you lots of useful information, news and updates and we’ll... Health & Additional Needs News Posted on 3 Jan 2019
Is your quarter winter ready? “Oh, the weather outside is…” well, it’s starting to get colder, so we thought it would be a great time to let you know about a few things you can... Housing News Posted on 14 Dec 2018
Popular Forces Help to Buy Scheme extended until December 2019 Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson has announced an extension of the Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme until the end of 2019. In a recent AFF quick poll, 69% of families... Finances Housing News Posted on 5 Dec 2018
Additional needs support in focus at AFF study day “A fantastic conference with good information and a place to come together and support each other.” Huge thanks to all who made AFF’s first additional needs study day a resounding... Health & Additional Needs News Posted on 20 Nov 2018
Research reveals the complex nature of transition from the Armed Forces A study released yesterday, 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... News Research & Surveys Posted on 2 Nov 2018
AFF’s Big Survey 2018: your voice is key Army families: wherever you are living, whatever the make-up of your family, it’s time to take part in AFF’s annual Big Survey, which this year focusses on the future contract... News Research & Surveys Posted on 1 Nov 2018
Successful AFF roadshows in Germany We’ve had a very successful couple of days meeting families in Germany at our roadshows. Over 130 people attended, including spouses, Service personnel and Unit Welfare Officers – thanks to... News UK/Overseas Posted on 30 Oct 2018
Families’ Concerns out now In the first half of 2018, AFF dealt with 7,151 of your enquiries on everything from housing help to school support, allowances advice and everything in between. Your evidence is... News Research & Surveys Posted on 25 Oct 2018