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 LEAVE A COMMENT
Progress on last year: health & additional needs 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 LEAVE A COMMENT
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 LEAVE A COMMENT
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 LEAVE A COMMENT
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 LEAVE A COMMENT
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 LEAVE A COMMENT
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 LEAVE A COMMENT
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 LEAVE A COMMENT
So, what does AFF do with my feedback anyway?… November sees the launch of our annual Big Survey, and this year we’ll be focussing on the next contract for housing allocation and maintenance. Sick of waiting in all day... News Research & Surveys UK/Overseas Posted on 18 Oct 2018 LEAVE A COMMENT
MOD announces delay to FAM pilot The MOD has announced in Parliament that the Future Accommodation Model (FAM) pilot is now to be delayed until 2019. Wondering what FAM is all about? Click here. The pilot,... Housing News Posted on 12 Oct 2018 LEAVE A COMMENT
