Domestic Violence

The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence is looking for applications from people who have personal experience or knowledge of domestic violence to become a community member of the group developing guidance on preventing it. Community members will play a key role in making sure that the views and interests of people who experience or are exposed to domestic violence inform the NHS, local authorities and...More information »

Dogs on Ops

102 Military Working Dog Sqn has taken over the role of commanding the Theatre Military Working Dog Support Unit in Afghanistan. Corporal 'Fozzy' Foster, RAF Police, said of his dog, "Mac is playful, but when it comes to doing his job he is focused and thorough. The dogs provide that extra feeling of safety and security to the humans they work with. They have no agenda...More information »

CDS says How Proud He Is

Chief of the Defence Staff General Sir David Richards has written to the Daily Telegraph expressing his pride in the UK's Armed Forces' role in Libya. In his letter he writes: 'This was a truly joint operation by the Armed Forces at the peak of their form...'Our Armed Forces were able to play a key role in a great team effort...'I am proud of our actions in combat...More information »

NATO will stay Not a Moment Longer than is Necessary

Following the announcement by Libya's National Transitional Council that the country has now been fully liberated, UK Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said NATO operations there will continue for as long as necessary, but not a moment longer. NATO Secretary General said: "We have taken a preliminary decision to end Operation UNIFIED PROTECTOR on 31 Oct 11, and will take a formal decision in the next few days...See full details

Quick Vote

Quick Vote - As a Service family member have you experienced difficulty accessing health services or funding as a direct result of an assignment between PCTs or health areas? If 'Yes', please email us: enquiries@raf-ff.org.uk with details so we can follow up. Click Here

Recognised for their Outstanding Medical Achievements

Six medical professionals have won the Barclays Women of the Year Award for their work with injured members of the Armed Forces. Sgt Laura Odell who spent four months in Afghanistan, has completed a tour at Selly Oak and at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital said: "The award is a great honour and we are so touched to be recognised for the day-to-day job that we love. Our aim is to provide the best care for military...More information »

LAST CALL - Is all as it should be?

Is your work/life balance what it should be? How do you think an RAF family should be defined? Is the operational tempo too high? Do you have access to adequate childcare? Is the pay and allowance package now about right? Should MoD accommodation continue to be provided? If you are a teenager of RAF parent(s) do you enjoy moving schools regularly? These are just some of the questions the RAF Families Federation have been asking in order to gauge the view of RAF personnel and their family members. The team uses the evidence it receives to influence the high level debates which will shape the Airforce. If you haven't yet had your say its not too late! Please click on the the blue computer icon above. There are six topics and all questions are multiple choice. Please complete as many or as few as you wish. There are no identifying details taken and there are comment boxes throughout if you wish to say more. We would certainly value your input...More information »