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...
How is the army shaping up for the future?
Society has changed and it’s no surprise that army families have too. So are MOD policies keeping pace with how we want to live and work today? Jill Misson reports…
In 2019 the MOD commissioned an independen...
Support for loneliness in army life
Army life can be lonely at times, so what support is there for spouses feeling socially isolated? Jill Misson reports…
Emma Moore and family
Summing up the highs and lows of life as an army spouse, Emma Mo...
How do you have a career whilst living army life?
When your partner or spouse is serving it can feel as if your own job aspirations have to take a back seat. But supporting your soldier’s career shouldn’t mean you have to wave goodbye to your own, Jill Misso...
What’s it like to be posted overseas as an army family?
Moving to another country could be an exciting opportunity for your family but before you pack your bags, it pays to do your research. Jill Misson reports…
There's so much to think about before an overseas p...
A home of your own
Moving into your own property is a major milestone if you’re an army family. Getting the keys to your own place is exciting – and not just because you can paint the walls a colour of your choice! Jill Misson re...
All shapes & sizes
There is no set mould for modern families, so how is the army adapting to support our changing community? Jill Misson reports…
While many army families consist of one serving person living with their spouse an...
SEND and receive
Accessing support for children with special educational needs and/or a disability can take time and effort. Army life may further complicate matters but help is available. Jill Misson reports…
WHEN a posting i...
Service Safety Net
You do a great job of looking after your own family but there are times when you need extra help or advice. Welfare support is there to take care of every army family. Jill Misson reports…
When your family is ...
It’s never too late to learn
Training is part of your soldier’s career from their very first day of service until their last. So is it time for you to take a leaf out of that book?
Whatever your age, learning new skills can serve as a maj...