Adopting a child as an army family

When they first met, John was in the Royal Welsh, Fiona was with the Royal Artillery and both were instructors at Bovington in Dorset. “We were together just shy of two years when we started talking about ma...

Army recovery capability – how it works

AFF receives regular enquiries from families where the serving person is on recovery duty. Some are unaware of the support that’s available or the process that the soldier has to follow. Karen Ross, AFF Healt...

Equine healing power for army spouse

Stephanie Quintrell, an army spouse living with a disability, tells us why being around horses has been hugely positive for her health… For my tenth birthday, my parents treated me to a riding lesson and I b...

Taking the reins in the garrison

The team at Catterick Garrison Saddle Club runs its livery and riding centre, providing a focal point for the service community and beyond. “From our summer camps, stable stars and pony rides through to show...

Saddle club support in Cyprus

Episkopi Saddle Club has a long history in helping the serving and local community with wellbeing and welfare in British Forces Cyprus. It offers riding lessons and hacking at affordable prices and all the i...

Horsing around: The health benefits of equestrian

It’s well known that being around horses can have a positive impact on your mental wellbeing… The notion can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and recent research by the British Horse Society found that i...

The Ripple Pond: Support for military carers

Life as a military carer can leave you feeling isolated and, at worst, can have a detrimental effect on your mental health and wellbeing. You probably dedicate a large amount of your time to sourcing and arr...

Extra support for army life, at your fingertips

Navigating life as an army family can come with a hefty set of challenges and constantly changing circumstances, often out of your control. There’s no shame in prioritising your mental health and seeking a bi...

Tales of the unexpected

A blog from Army&You’s winter 2021 edition by By Emma Disney, @secretbattlesofamilitarywife As military spouses it’s safe to say that most of us have heard of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). I was pr...

It’s good to talk

During her current posting to Surrey, army spouse Antoinette Broomfield is training as a psychological wellbeing practitioner. She’s now involved in delivering talking therapies, signposted by the NHS, to suppo...