Living

Early exit?

AFF is regularly contacted by families whose soldier is being medically discharged and, in most cases, this may be unexpected and happen relatively qu...

Horticulture for health

Charity HighGround aims to improve the wellbeing and employment prospects of injured serving personnel and veterans by delivering horticultural therap...

Find your growth mindset

Whether you’ve got a garden, back yard, shared space or a balcony, getting outside in the fresh air and connecting with nature gives you a boost and c...

Moving money

So, you’ve made the decision to move to your own home but how does this affect your allowances? Here are some of your most commonly asked questions… ...

Brecon bound? Cymru courses calling…

If you secure a posting to Wales, you might find it’s the perfect time to learn a new skill or take a course. The NPTC Group offers opportunities acr...

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...

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 P...

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...

Renting out your home

As we know, army life often means your plans for the future can quickly change. If you buy a home but find in the future you need to let it out becaus...

More than meets the eye

Among the hundreds of registered employers on the Forces Families Jobs site, there’s representation from many different sectors – and some are offerin...