Inquiry says Armed Forces Covenant ‘needs to be strengthened’ A House of Commons Defence Committee report says evidence given to an inquiry suggests a worrying number of Service personnel and their families believe the Armed Forces Covenant has failed them. News Posted on 9 Apr 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Guidance for schools to help Service pupils The Ministry of Defence and Department for Education have published new guidance to help local authorities and state-funded schools in England understand the educational and wellbeing needs of Service pupils. News Posted on 4 Apr 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
New look for Forces Families Jobs website The Forces Families Jobs website has undergone a major revamp with the aim of making it a go to career platform for military spouses and partners. Employment & Training News Posted on 3 Apr 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
The impact of AFF This month we’re focusing on the impact of AFF and why the evidence you give us is so important. About AFF News Posted on 2 Apr 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
New helpline for victims of abuse A new helpline has been launched for military personnel and their families from all three Services who have suffered domestic abuse, sexual violence or stalking. Family life News Posted on 31 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Reassurance for families over barracks redevelopment plans The Ministry of Defence has moved to reassure Army families based at Claro Barracks in Ripon and Chetwynd in Nottingham following the Government announcement that it is releasing surplus defence land for housebuilding. Housing News Posted on 28 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
NAAFI Fund portal opens early – and for longer Armed Forces personnel have two extra months to apply for grants from the NAAFI Fund. News Posted on 26 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Visa costs set to rise Visa fees are increasing from 9 April. Foreign & Commonwealth News Posted on 21 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
Grant applications open for 2025 Early Years programme The latest round of funding for the Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years Programme has opened, offering grants of up to £80,000. News Posted on 17 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
AFF can help at all stages of Army career Members of AFF’s housing team presented a housing brief and answered questions from serving personnel at Larkhill Housing News Posted on 5 Mar 2025 LEAVE A COMMENT
