Bra allowance

Did you know that eligible service personnel can claim up to £50 a year towards sports bras? This can be claimed via JPA under My Expenses. It’s a miscellaneous expense and should be claimed under ‘medical, ...

Global Health Insurance cards change

AFF’s overseas team spotted a trend in forces personnel assigned overseas reporting difficulties fulfilling the UK residency rules when applying for their first Global Health Insurance Cards (GHIC), and renew...

Singing loud and proud

‘Not Forgotten’ is a new single performed by Matt Goss in collaboration with The Not Forgotten military charity. Released this spring in commemoration of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day), it serves as a tribute...

Apply for ETA to travel to UK

All visitors to the UK who previously did not need a visa to visit for six months or less, will now have to apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before they travel. The ETA is not a visa, it is ...

Overseas housing pilot

A pilot scheme launched in January last year has helped couples in long-term relationships access SFA in the Falkland Islands and Cyprus. Accommodation in these locations is being offered on the same basis a...

Pathways into employment

The Forces Employment Charity has unveiled a series of opportunities to help military communities find pathways into new careers. The charity is offering a dedicated programme of events and bespoke support a...

VE Day 80 celebrations

The nation is preparing to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day on May 8 with parades, street parties and acts of remembrance. On Bank Holiday Monday, 5 May the celebrations in London start at noon with a mil...

Reading Force is looking for volunteers

Reading Force is looking for volunteer co-ordinators to set up book clubs. You could be serving, a spouse/partner, a veteran or reservist or maybe a Community Development Officer. They are supported by Book ...

Running to support military children

Around 300 people recently attended a Tidworth 10k and family fun run, raising funds for Little Troopers, the military children’s charity. Held in April to mark the Month of the Military Child, the runners se...

Italian housing win

A family posted to Milan contacted AFF because they weren’t happy with the property they had been allocated and felt it was under their entitlement. Following a close inspection of the plans, we advised that...