SHAPE celebrates army of volunteers
The Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe has paid tribute to volunteers whose efforts help to underpin a thriving British community at SHAPE.
“The inclusive atmosphere we have here at SHAPE enables a strong...
Juggling childcare and work during school holidays
Juggling childcare and working can be especially tricky during the school holidays and many families ask AFF for signposting to holiday activities in their area. Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all...
Therapy programme for military children
Little Troopers runs a free tri-service therapy programme offering military-specific support for school-aged children in England from reception to age 18.
Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the p...
Staying in touch with the wider military family
How best to maintain contact and manage life’s hurdles between the generations, especially with elderly relatives, is an ongoing challenge for some of you who are posted overseas. The good news is there are s...
To board or not to board? Military families’ experiences
Choosing a boarding school for your children is an important decision wherever you’re based. Whilst many of AFF’s enquiries relate to allowances, there are other costs and benefits that you ought to consider ...
School support during separation
Families approach AFF regularly to ask for support for their child when the serving parent goes away. The absence of a parent can cause many different feelings and emotions for children, with many parents tel...
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...