Ellie O'Gorman

Youth group champion is forces families awards winner

The Celebrating Forces Families awards took place earlier in the year to give thanks for the huge contribution that UK military families provide to the armed forces community. Ellie O’Gorman won the Young Pe...
Danielle Corcoran

Starting a business post-pandemic

During the pandemic, the hair and beauty industry was hit hard, but this didn’t deter army spouse Danielle Corcoran. She optimised her time during lockdowns to write her business plan, arrange building work ...
Helen Hobson

The truth about apprenticeships

We've all heard of apprenticeships, but do you actually know what they are? There are many misconceptions, so Sarah Johnson of Forces Families Jobs is here to dispel a few myths… Myth 1: Apprenticeships are ...
Caroline Rimmer and family

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...
Young girl standing next to a boy in a wheelchair

Military young carers urged to get support

Young carers from military families have launched a campaign in Fife schools to raise awareness and encourage greater numbers of young people with caring responsibilities to get support.   A group of young c...
Frankie and family

Blog: How do you adapt to army family life?

A blog from Army&You’s spring 2022 edition by Frankie @florrieandco_ I knew moving nearly 120 miles wouldn’t come easy as this meant leaving everything I had ever known – my family, friends and the homet...
Charlotte

Blog: Spousal employment matters now more than ever

A blog from Army&You’s spring 2022 edition by Charlotte @boakye_cha I was recently invited to an event promoting employability for military spouses and partners. Whilst the genuine efforts of those pione...