FAMCAS 22 results

FAMCAS promotional image.

The Tri-service families continuous attitude survey for 2022 was has now been published. Read the survey here..Tri-service families continuous attitude survey: index – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Moving home tips from the co-working netwrok

10 tips for your next military move.

Have you ever felt the descending sense of panic when you’re mid-move and you realise you’ve mislaid some vital document or precious sentimental item? n nMost of us have been there and don’t want it to happen again! n nThe Military Coworking Network (MCN) blog this week shares 10 top tips for making your military […]

Wraparound childcare Autumn 22

Delivering on its manifesto commitment, Defence will roll out the Wraparound childcare (WAC) scheme across the UK from Autumn 2022. WAC funding will be available to all eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years, who are in school or being home schooled in the UK. If eligible, Personnel can claim up to […]

CILOCT rebate for SFA homes

News: eligible SFA homes will receive a one-off £150 payment as CILOCT rebate Since the introduction of the government’s national council tax rebate scheme, the three Service Families Federations received enquiries from our families about their eligiblity as SFA residents. We jointly put the question to the MOD and are delighted to share this news […]

Forces Families Jobs

Do you run your own business? Would you like help to manage change within your organisation? Pathway to Solutions helps the client to recognize and realise that they have the potential to create the outcome they want when going through a period of change. They use the Solution Focused Approach, for managing change within an […]

Tracing your Royal Naval Family History

Historic Royal Navy submarine.

This information covers individuals who served in the: Royal Navy (RN). See The National Archives guides to commissioned officers, warrant officers and ratings up to 1928 and 1928 onwards. Royal Naval Reserve (RNR) – professional seafarers who served with the Merchant Navy and who could be called to serve in the event of war. See […]

Welcome Home

Families gathered earlier today on Rhu spit, Argyll and Bute to welcome home their loved ones after a successful SSBN patrol. The submarine has been deployed for an undisclosed number of days, somewhere in the world under the sea ensuring the UK’s continuous at sea deterrent is upheld. The Royal Navy has successfully delivered CASD […]

Free Headspace membership

Headspace.

Did you know that as a serving family, you can gain free access to Headspace? As #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek is coming to an end, we want to share this mindful-living platform with you. The app can help to reduce stress, increase focus and improve sleep quality. FAQ nff.org.uk/headspace There are also other organisations/intatives that are here to […]

Celebrating Forces Families Awards

2022 Celebrating Forces Families promotional banner.

Within the many events and awards evenings that happen across the UK’s Armed Forces network there has yet to be such an event focusing purely on celebrating the valued support of Serving military families. The aim of the event will be to acknowledge and celebrate the resilience, the amazing projects families have undertaken, triumph over […]