Army couple: Our IVF story
For some couples, the journey to parenthood can be long and stressful, and for others, it might not happen at all. If you’re an army family considering or undertaking fertility treatment, there is support out...
How do you move your medical notes from A to B as a military family?
AFF has received several enquiries about transferring health records, especially from overseas or devolved nations, so how can you avoid issues? Karen Ross, AFF Health & Additional Needs Specialist, repor...
I need adaptations to my quarter, how does it work?
There have been some changes to the Additional Needs and Disability Adaptations (ANDA) process under the new accommodation contracts which kicked off in April. Karen Ross, AFF Health & Additional Needs Sp...
Accessing dentists when posted overseas
AFF has been highlighting the issues that you face when trying to access NHS dental care for some time, but it’s a nationwide problem for military and civilian families alike. So if you’re heading overseas, L...
Moving home with SEND
Army families are adept at moving – however, you may need extra support if your child has additional educational needs.
Around the UK
If your child has been assessed by their local authority and given a for...
It pays to think about your medical needs before you go overseas
If you’re considering, or have been offered, an overseas posting, it’s important to understand the medical pre-screening process that your family will have to go through before you’ll be given clearance to go...
Join FANDF’s spring event
The Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum (FANDF) will hold its regional spring event on Wednesday, April 27 in Catterick.
FANDF is a tri-service group for families who have a child or adult dependant ...
Healthcare change for Cyprus
From 1 April, secondary healthcare in Cyprus is switching to the American Medical Centre (AMC) in Nicosia instead of the Ygia Polyclinic in Limassol.
Whilst some families may be concerned about the extra trave...
Early exit?
AFF is regularly contacted by families whose soldier is being medically discharged and, in most cases, this may be unexpected and happen relatively quickly.
Unlike transitioning to civvy street at the end of s...
Our experts
Our team provides families with trusted, expert knowledge and here we find out about their key pieces of work over the last few months.
Anna Hutchinson – Education & Childcare
The MOD and local authoritie...