NEM Survey and Consultation results

The MoD has published the results of the New Employment Model (NEM) consultation with Service personnel and their families. The NEM programme is developing an updated package of terms and conditions of service that will offer... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

2014 Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards

The Military and Civilian Health Partnership Awards are now open, giving you the opportunity to give credit to those exceptional teams and individuals that have made a real difference to the health and wellbeing of Service personnel, their... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Lorraine Kelly launches UK4U Thanks! Christmas Box Appeal

Journalist and broadcaster Lorraine Kelly was joined by Father Christmas, Service personnel to launch the charity uk4u Thanks! Christmas Box campaign from the historic headquarters of the Honourable Artillery Company in the heart of... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Compensation schemes for UK serving and former serving personnel

New guidance has been issued on the compensation schemes available to UK serving and former serving personnel injured as a result of their service. There are a number of compensation schemes available, the scheme that applies will depend on when and where you... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Morale and Redundancies

A story in today's Daily Telegraph claims that Under Secretary of State for Defence, Lord Astor of Hever, has admitted that redundancies across the Armed Forces has harmed morale amongst Service personnel, and that the MoD has selected personnel for... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Lord Ashcroft's official review of transition

Lord Ashcroft KCMG PC is asking former Service personnel and their families what more could be done to improve the transition to civilian life for those leaving the Armed Forces. Lord Ashcroft was appointed last year as the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

The Defence Secretary visits RAF Wyton

Service personnel from RAF Wyton and Joint Forces Intelligence Group have been honoured in a medal presentation attended by the Right Honourable Philip Hammond MP, Secretary of State for Defence. Ten Servicemen and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

SFA damages to be deducted from pay

The MoD have issued new guidance for Service personnel on the revised charging processes for damage and deficiencies for UK SFA and SSFA - these were previously referred to as barrack damages. When Service personnel move... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Poor Transition out of the Services costs the State £ Millions

The Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT), established through a Big Lottery Fund endowment to improve the transition of Service personnel, and their families, from military into civilian life has launched its seminal... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Armed Forces Families: Underemployment and Overseas Employment

We are running a survey for partners and spouses of serving Armed Forces personnel. Your feedback is also welcome if you are a partner that also serves in the Armed Forces. This is an important survey as it looks at overseas employment and... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

CEA Regulations have changed

The aim of Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) is to assist Service Personnel achieve continuity of education for their children that would otherwise be denied in the... More information. If you are using a MOBILE DEVICE please use this link

Armed Forces to receive X-factor pay rise

The Chancellor, George Osborne, in his budget speech, has announced that Service personnel are to be awarded a pay rise of of 1.5%. This is the 1% already announced and half of one per cent in X-factor which until now had been... More information

Cypriot Crisis - Only 'reasonable losses' covered

There are approximately 3,000 service personnel in Cyprus who could to be affected by the bank levy situation. It is understood that the renegotiation talks will take place today (Tue 19 Mar 13). The Government has already said it would compensate for losses suffered by service personnel however... More information

Bank crisis in Cyprus - Personnel will be compensated

In an unfolding crisis in the Eurozone, Cyprus has been issued terms of a bailout. As part of these terms individuals, including any Service personnel with accounts in Cyprus, with less than 100,000 euros in their accounts would have to pay a one off tax of 6.75%. Those with amounts over this are required... More information

Launch of new RAF Families Federation website

Fri 1 Mar 13 sees the launch of the new RAF Families Federation website and mini site for smart phone and mobile device users.The new intuitive design offers a wealth of information at your finger tips. Never has it been easier to find exactly what you are looking for. Packed with the latest information, helping you and your family stay up to date with developments and news relevant to RAF serving personnel and their family members. Catch up on the latest from your Federation, find out what the RAF is up to, what the latest policy is and how development will affect you and your family. Explore our new website as a one stop shop for all you need to know about families issues. Read the latest articles in the RAF Families Federation magazine 'Envoy' both online and on the move. And now there is the RAF FF new mini site – perfect for your smart phone or mobile device. Take it anywhere. Click on the website tomorrow and see it for yoursel...More information »

Most advanced bionics for Service personnel

Service personnel who have lost their legs will now have access to the most technologically-advanced prosthetics available, thanks to new £6.5 million funding announced. Headley Court’s CO, Gp Capt Clare Walton, said: "Some of the technology is awesome...we’re giving our patients the best care available and this is it. The Defence Secretary said: "I’ve talked to some of the guys...they have their shopping lists...More information »

The House of Commons Defence Committee invite your views

The House of Commons Defence Committee invites Service personnel and their families to take part in an online forum they have set up. The National Audit Office is running two online surveys for the HCDC until the end of Feb 13 or you can access them through the parliament website. They are keen to hear your views - please take this opportunity to tell them your experiences of: The education for Service children and The education of Armed Forces personnel...More information »

RAF fly in Support of the French

Two RAF C17 aircraft from 99 Sqn have flown to France in support of the French military efforts in Mali. The aircraft will be used to transport French hardware and equipment to Barnako in the West African state of Mali where the French are in support of the Malian government in attempting to contain Islamic rebels. David Cameron says no UK Service personnel will be used on the ground in Mali...More information »

Your Views on Service Childrens Education - DEADLINE EXTENDED

Several parents have asked us to extend the deadline on this - so we have! The House of Commons Defence Committee is conducting an Inquiry into ‘Educating the Children of Service Personnel’. We have very little time left but this is your opportunity to tell us your views. The Committee would particularly like to hear your experience and thoughts on: The difficulties facing Service families in achieving the same standard of education for their children as they would if they were civilians; The provision of education for all Service children from pre-school to age 19; The transfer of information about pupils between schools, in particular pupils with Special Educational Needs; The effectiveness of the financial support schemes for all Service families; The adequacy of oversight and monitoring of Service Children’s education. Please let us know your thoughts before the 22 Jan 13. Click here to register your views...More information »

Launching UK4U Thanks! for Christmas 2012

TV Presenter and journalist Lorraine Kelly joined members of the Royal Marines on a zip wire from Wellington Arch in Central London, to launch the annual Christmas Box campaign for the Armed Forces, run by the charity uk4u Thanks! The campaign sees 22,500 boxes full of festive cheer sent to Service personnel around the world who are working away from their families, and to those recuperating in hospital this Christmas...More information »