Family Focus

Charity supports Armed Forces carers

A GRANT of £29,489 from The Royal British Legion to Wiltshire charity Carer Support Wiltshire (CSW) will provide support for unpaid carers in the Arme...

Sign up for SSAFA’s Short Breaks

SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, is taking bookings for a pair of exciting, free short breaks designed to offer new experiences and activities for chi...

How can I make the school run easier?

Author Tanith Carey on how to get manic mornings under control... Get yourself dressed before the kids. If you tell them off for being in their ...

Don’t forget the doctor

Moving is often a juggling act and with so much to think about, some things don’t always make it to the top of the list, such as finding a new GP. A n...

Share your Scottish posting experience

AFF is calling on Army families in Scotland to take part in its latest survey to help inform us about the issues families face and any unique circumst...

Cracking the permit puzzle

AFF Foreign & Commonwealth Specialist Katherine Houlston explains biometric residence permits (BRPs) What is a biometric residence permit? A...

Learning you can take with you

WE KNOW our children best. We are there for them in every posting and are the constant in their lives. Learning opportunities that link one posting t...

Crossing continents

How long is your school run? Do you walk, drive or take the bus? How about crossing continents on an aeroplane? Some Service children regularly travel...

Overcoming challenges

Employment for Army family members is high on the agenda of the MOD, government and Service charities. There can be numerous barriers to finding a job...