Defence Secretary meets AFF in Kenya AFF’s Kenya Co-ordinator Nicola Green was delighted to get the chance to speak to the Secretary of State (SofS) for Defence Gavin Williamson, during his recent visit to BATUK. He... News UK/Overseas Posted on 8 Aug 2018
‘No Defence for Abuse’ In 2017, AFF was invited to take part in the MOD’s Domestic Abuse (DA) workshop, which has helped to inform and develop the No Defence For Abuse, Defence DA strategy... Health & Additional Needs News Posted on 31 Jul 2018
Discounted tuition for Service spouses in Colchester Pitman Training (Colchester) are supporting their local Armed Forces community with 20% off tuition fees for any training course or diploma programme via their Colchester branch. Supporting the Covenant As... Employment & Training News Posted on 27 Jul 2018
Online support for Forces families in Scotland A new website is simplifying schooling options for Forces families in Scotland. The Forces Children’s Education site has launched on behalf of the Association of Directors of Education in Scotland... News UK/Overseas Posted on 23 Jul 2018
New policy a positive step for soldiers in Scotland AFF welcomes the announcement from the Ministry of Defence on the Scottish Rate of Income Tax (SRIT) and its application to Service personnel serving in Scotland. For the last two... Finances News UK/Overseas Posted on 19 Jul 2018
AFF discovers most military partners have to change careers AFF recently held a successful event for policy makers and stakeholders to present the findings of our commissioned employment research with the Warwick Institute of Employment Research. We were delighted... Employment & Training News Research & Surveys Posted on 12 Jul 2018
Welcome to Scotland AFF has contributed to a new publication from the Scottish Government welcoming families moving north of the border. The newly published booklet covers all you need to know, from housing... News UK/Overseas Posted on 11 Jul 2018
Extended Service provided for Police Certificate/Certificate of Good Conduct AFF’s Regional Manager Overseas Esther Thomas is delighted to report an extension of the Police Certificate service for soldiers and their entitled family members to all overseas locations – this... Employment & Training News UK/Overseas Posted on 19 Jun 2018
AFF presents outcome of new spousal employment research AFF is delighted to be hosting an event on Tuesday 19 June to present the findings of our employment research project in partnership with the Warwick Institute for Employment Research.... Employment & Training News Research & Surveys Posted on 18 Jun 2018
Amazon BFPO delivery issues resolved Recently, a number of families approached AFF to highlight their concerns about the Amazon delivery service to BFPO locations. If you were experiencing delivery issues, you’ll be pleased to hear... News UK/Overseas Posted on 11 Jun 2018