Postcard - Jim, Clare, Theo and Alice

Postcard: A snapshot of army life in Ottawa

Jim (serving), Clare, Theo (10) and Alice (6), who arrived on their posting with elderly dog Macy and will be leaving with new puppy Maple How long have you been an army family? Since 2007. Time in Ottawa?...
Pregnant lady sitting

Maternity matters for the military

If you’re not eligible for Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) as you have recently moved or changed job, you may be able to claim Maternity Allowance (MA) instead. You could claim if you’re employed but cannot ge...
The Clarke family

Settling overseas as an army family

Leaving the army is a unique experience for everyone – what to do and when to do it will vary depending on your family’s needs. The more proactive you are about seeking information and support, and the earlie...
Casper

A little help with your childcare costs

For families with children we know that your priority is their happiness and welfare. Childcare is a large financial consideration for all and a question we often hear at AFF is: “What childcare funding optio...
Young girl standing next to a boy in a wheelchair

Military young carers urged to get support

Young carers from military families have launched a campaign in Fife schools to raise awareness and encourage greater numbers of young people with caring responsibilities to get support.   A group of young c...
Two boys looking at landscape

Families make memories on short break

A group of service families took to the great outdoors during the first short break of the year organised by SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. Calvert Trust in the Lake District was the destination for 22 ser...

Our Army Family: A snapshot of army family life

Kirsty, Ben (serving) and their children Annabel (11), Henry (10) and Hugh (18 months) have just settled into their latest posting in Edinburgh… Our very first whirlwind experiences of army family life were ...
toys

New exhibition: Tales of service children

A new exhibition will tell the stories of service children and their experiences of life in the military community. Running from 2 June to 24 November at Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum in Woodstock, the exhi...
Teens sat together

Can your teen help shed light on service life?

Forces Children Scotland is looking for teenagers from serving and veteran families to work together to develop a multi-media campaign to help people better understand what it’s like to be a forces child. Th...