Trip of a lifetime for forces youngsters

A CHARITY devoted to helping children whose father or mother has died or sustained life-threatening injuries whilst serving in Britain's armed or civilian forces is funding the trip of a lifetime for 15 youngst...

Meeting needs overseas

Before you take up an overseas posting, you must get educational clearance for your children to ensure they can be supported in your new location. It’s normally straightforward, but if your child has any additi...

Digital docs

EVERYTHING is going digital these days to make our lives easier – and healthcare is no exception. The introduction of the eRedbook to record your child’s progress is certainly benefiting service families overse...

Flying high… and solo

Travelling alone between boarding school and home can be a daunting prospect for your children – and you – especially if it’s abroad. But as AFF’s Regional Manager Overseas Esther Thomas discovered, many famili...

A postcard from… Ascension Island

Fish (aka Alex) Kelly, Harry (11) and Layla (8) tell us about their army family life on the remote Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean… How long have you been an army family? 15 years. Time in A...

Award recognition for Reading Force founder

READING Force founder Alison Baverstock has been honoured by a national award scheme which recognises the roles of volunteers who make a difference to society. Alison's Point of Light award, which is adminis...

Autism research seeks participants

ARE you a care giving parent of a young person with autism within the military community? If so, you’re invited to participate in a PhD research study being conducted through the University of Worcester.  To...

Funding boost for spouses

RECRUIT for Spouses (RFS), an award-winning social enterprise, has secured funding from the Veterans' Foundation to support its coaching programme, which aims to assist the wives, husbands and partners of membe...

Review: The Cold Blue

The Cold Blue, a documentary from award winning film-maker Erik Nelson, features recently-discovered footage shot during Second World War combat missions. The content has been restored and developed for the big...

Shaping the future of housing

A HUGE thank you to everyone who filled in AFF’s big survey on the future contract for housing; your responses have been presented to decision makers to help them create the best deal for families. Here are the...