Carer’s leave update
In 2023 the Carer’s Leave Act made provision for unpaid leave for employees with caring responsibilities, but this does not apply to service personnel.
Therefore, the MOD has now made provision within the po...
In focus – Victim Witness Care Unit
The Victim Witness Care Unit (VWCU) is part of the Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) and is independent of the chain of command.
The VWCU provides a central point of contact to victims and witnesses of se...
Health research report
AFF is often asked to support specific research projects and studies where they complement areas of our policy work. AFF Health & Additional Needs Specialist, Karen Ross, provides an update on the researc...
Healthcare support round-up
Moving can be stressful at the best of times but when it’s a regular occurrence, sometimes at short notice, it can be more challenging. AFF often receives enquiries about transferring healthcare and patient r...
Someone to call on in a time of need
Understandably, a cancer diagnosis can come as a shock and be frightening, taking a toll not only on an individual’s physical wellbeing but also their emotional and social state. While the support of family a...
Menopause matters
Army&You spoke to Mo Bingham – the founder of the MOD Menopause Network and winner of a Women in Defence Unsung Heroine Award…
Please tell us about your background
I have been a Crown Servant for almost...
Unexpected delivery
Jon, a veteran, and his serving wife Isobel have just had twin baby girls while assigned to Cyprus.
Jon says: “On hearing we were posted to Cyprus we planned on having another child, as it fitted well into o...
Remote midwife service launched in Europe
A new remote midwife service has been launched for military mums-to-be in certain European locations and Turkey.
The new initiative was launched in May 2023 by the Central European Practice (CEP), which ov...
Support for military carers
AFF deals with questions and concerns from families who are either parent carers or are caring for an extended family member.
One of the issues that carers face is support from their employer. There are seve...
Fostering as an army family
AFF often receives enquires about fostering and this is something that is encouraged by both the MOD and the chain of command as they recognise the demand for loving, secure homes for looked after children.
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