Support for serving personnel and their families
As part of the national Armed Forces Covenant, several initiatives have been designed to provide support for military and defence personnel, and their families. Find out more about support for serving personnel and their families on the government website (GOV.UK).
GOV.UK also has a dedicated section about working, jobs, and pensions for the Armed Forces.
Other organisations are:
The Army Families Federation is the independent voice of Army families. It works to improve the quality of life for Army families around the world, looking at any aspect of life which is affected by the Army lifestyle. AFF is independent of the Army and offers confidential advice.
The Naval Families Federation are approachable, inclusive, non-judgmental, and ready to listen. They offer a confidential service to everyone who contacts them, and work to build and maintain the trust of those they work with and support.
The RAF Families Federation provides all RAF personnel and their families – Regular and Reserve, single or married – with timely and professional support, assistance, and an independent voice regarding issues or concerns that they may have.
The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA) armed forces charity has a directory of services on additional needs and disability support.
Forces Compare lets you find and compare the best military insurance deals. Forces Compare is an independent search engine which specialises in comparing quotes for insurance to meet your requirements, from a select group of highly reputable insurance specialists.
Forces Families Jobs lists training and employment opportunities for family members of currently serving UK military personnel. Apply for jobs, and access employment and training opportunities, with companies and organisations who are Forces family friendly. All employers listed have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.