Separated by service
What support is available to those separated by deployment and training? And how can those at home, help themselves? Jill Misson reports…
With the focus on readiness, many personnel are away training and for...
Time apart – a reservist’s view…
Chris Graham was a regular for over 20 years and has been a reservist since 2019, so separation is something he’s used to. But his latest deployment to Kenya was his first spell away from his new partner, Cha...
Moving to Scotland when leaving the army
If you’re heading north of the border when your time comes to leave the army, it’s good to know that there’s work going on to help ensure that your final move goes smoothly.
Susie Hamilton is the Scottish Ve...
Life after loss, the Defence Child Bereavement Network is here to support you
Cpl Hollie Davis was awarded an MBE earlier this year for her work creating the Defence Child Bereavement Network. She set up the network to help others who have faced similar tragedy after the loss of her so...
Leaving the army: resettlement with a difference
Leaving the army is a life-changing event no matter where you’ve chosen to settle. But few will experience a seismic shift like the Brown family, who have swapped military life for the harsh landscape of Aust...
Army families feeling the squeeze
Household budgets have been hit hard by the rising cost of living and some army families are struggling to make ends meet. Jill Misson reports…
The price of food and fuel has shot up recently, which is causi...
Our Army Family: Meet the Makins
Daniela Makin, her serving husband Seth and their children Raphael (7), Corin (6) and Arwen (1) have embraced life in the rainforests of British Forces Brunei during their latest posting…
Namaste! I knew fro...
Making a difference to service families’ lives
With around 180 branches across the UK, Home-Start can offer assistance to parents when they need it most. Supporting more than 25,000 families and 46,000 children, the charity helps those struggling with pos...
Super support from SSAFA
Having children or becoming a parent overseas can be tough going when you’re away from your extended family and friends. English-speaking parent groups can be limited, and it can also be daunting receiving he...
Parental planning in the army
There's so much to think about when you discover you’re expecting a baby, or have been matched with a child for adoption, that it’s easy to forget everything that’s in place to help you.
JSP 760 is a good pl...