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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
Happy Birthday to the Military Wives Choirs
Army life has its challenges – some families move yearly to a new posting, while for others deployments mean long periods of separation. Many Military Wives Choirs members join a new choir when they are poste...
Fun, friendship and adventure – volunteer with the Guides
If you’ve recently moved to a new quarter and are looking to make friends, volunteering for your local Rainbow, Brownie or Guide unit could be a good place to start.
For girls and volunteers from military fa...
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 can improve health and wellbeing.
AFF’s green-fingered Regio...
#OurArmyFamily – Rosie and Josh
Rosie & Josh have been together for ten years and married since 2017. Josh started at Sandhurst when the couple had been going out for just seven months, so the army has pretty much always been a part of th...
Sowing seeds of friendship
The importance of social connection has been brought home by the pandemic – lockdowns have simultaneously separated people from family and friends and brought neighbours together. The demands of army life, with...