Programmes to unleash potential
In the autumn, Forces Families Jobs launched a new Employment Programmes section on its website to help ensure that you don’t miss out on landing your dream job with those larger employers who recruit different...
A postcard from the Falkland Islands
The Ringjalis – Gita, Dal (serving) and children Cruz (7) and Crisha (5)
How long have you been an army family?
Almost 22 years.
Time in Falkland Islands?
Nine months.
How many other military families live...
Missing out on maternity
While most mums-to-be are entitled to Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) when they have a baby, some employers offer an additional Occupational Maternity Pay (OMP) to those who meet certain criteria.
OMP packages a...
#SMSpouses on tour
The Military Coworking Network is welcoming social media experts from BFBS to its hubs, starting on 15 February.
For one day only, BFBS will be on hand to answer your social media questions, provide solutions ...
Book Club: Food for thought
In this edition’s Army&You and Reading Force Book Club, our forces youngsters share their views on When Cucumber Lost His Cool by Michelle Robinson and Tom Knight.
ARCHIE LINFORD (5)
Archie says: “The boo...
Devolved dealings
For those of you who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, AFF’s devolved team is ready to help.
In each of the three nations, we tackle a variety of issues, led by Devolved Nations Manager Emma Perrin...
Unpacking housing policy
Are soldiers who have non-UK national families in their home countries eligible to apply for Service Family Accommodation (SFA) if they want their loved ones to join them in the UK? In theory, yes.
In practice...
Salute to Service Couples
Juggling military commitments and family life when both partners are serving can be a huge challenge – even managing to arrange to live under the same roof isn’t easy.
The good news is that changes, led by the...
Moving unboxed
You should:
Take out a suitable, standalone removal insurance policy covering ‘new for old’.
You may pack personal items. Check your policy to see what’s covered.
Undo difficult fastenings.
Defros...
Building resilience
It’s common for military families to be labelled resilient, let’s face it, we have to be so we can deal with all the challenges that life throws at us, but it doesn’t always come naturally, and you might just n...