Beware of threatening emails AFF was recently forwarded an email by an enquirer which was threatening to the individual and financial demands were made. AFF takes these matters very seriously and raised this with the Army’s Security Branch. Family life News Posted on 29 Aug 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Potential time delays for Education Advisory Team (UK) responses Defence Children Services (DCS) has advised that staff shortages may result in delayed responses to requests for help from the Education Advisory Team UK (EAT UK). Education & Childcare News Posted on 15 Aug 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding for projects which promote wellbeing in the military community The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust has launched Hidden Voices, a new grant programme for 2024/25. News Posted on 14 Aug 2024 1 COMMENT
Joining the Army in the North of England The amalgamation of HQ North East and HQ North West will see one headquarters in Catterick covering the whole of the North of England. News Posted on 31 Jul 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Introduction of accommodation charges in small station locations Changes to Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) policy mean that Service personnel will now be charged for accommodation at small stations, removing the previous exemption. Housing News Posted on 25 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Refunds for double standing charges on ‘knock-through’ SFA Some military families may have been charged double standing meter charges while living in ‘knock-through’ homes, where two properties have been joined together to form a single property. Housing News Posted on 17 Jun 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Reaching all corners AFF’s Overseas Manager, Esther Thomas, was recently invited to visit British Forces Brunei (BFB) by Commanding Officer of 1 Royal Gurkha Rifles, Lt Col Standford Tuck. BFB is the second... About AFF News Posted on 22 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
MOD responds to payroll system breach The MOD has written to Service personnel and issued FAQs to after a payroll network was compromised. The letter apologises for any anxiety the breach has caused and says that while initial investigations have found no evidence any data has been removed, a full review has been launched. Money & Allowances News Posted on 9 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Funding for Forces Families Jobs AFF has received funding from the MOD Armed Forces Families Fund Supporting Partners Programme to extend the reach and sustainability of the online training and employment platform Forces Families Jobs... News Posted on 3 May 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT
Armed Forces Covenant website update Work to update the Armed Forces Covenant website is underway. News Posted on 26 Apr 2024 LEAVE A COMMENT