The founding of a federation

Army spouse Alison Baverstock talks to Lady Elizabeth Kitson about founding the Federation of Army Wives Clubs (now AFF*) and why the organisation was needed… ELIZABETH Kitson married at 23 and immediately h...

Positive overseas housing scheme

The overseas long-term relationship housing pilot has brought significant benefits for service families, allowing unmarried partners to accompany service personnel on certain overseas assignments. And the good...

Soldiering on with endometriosis

Annie Robertson goes into battle on a regular basis - and it’s against her body. She is one of the estimated 1.5 million women in the UK living with endometriosis, a condition that’s had a huge impact on her...

Support for victims of domestic abuse

By Karen Ross, Health & Additional Needs Specialist AFF is seeing a steady increase in relationship breakdown cases. And several have involved some form of domestic abuse, whether it’s physical or sexual...

Postcard from the Falklands

Ian (serving), Sarah, Hettie, nine and Maximus, six How long have you been an Army family? 13 years - it’s been quite a journey with seven postings under our belts so far. How long have you been in the Fal...

Diversity of service

AFF’s support extends not just to family members but to the service person as well. Jill Misson meets the personnel who may sometimes go unnoticed… Although an Army household might still consist of a male so...

S-MASH hit in Yorkshire

FOR THOSE based in East Yorkshire it is not difficult to find a sympathetic ear or distraction from service-related stresses thanks to the army of volunteers helping to run the Military Assistance Social Hub ...

Online counselling for servicewomen

Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) has been awarded a grant from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to help serving and reservist women across the UK deal with issues affecting their wellbeing. The grant...

Brunei Garrison staff enjoy a taste of Nepali culture

Members of the local workforce at Brunei Garrison had an introduction to the proud heritage, rich traditions and distinguished history of Nepal during a three-day introductory culture and language course. The ...

Tips for travel as a Forces family this summer

The AFF Overseas team is aware that some families are being caught out by passport and immigration requirements when travelling on leave. MOD financial and administrative support is available in certain cir...