Category: Military Families

Memoir Day – Open to all in the military community

Posted by Michael Brash | Jan 15, 2025 | Armed Forces Community, Career Development and Employment, Careers, Community and Support, Defence, Latest News, Military Discounts, Military Families, Newsletter, Reserves, Veterans |

This special event on 8 February is for anyone connected to the military, whether serving, reservist, veteran, or spouse/partner/family member.

New funding awarded to update the Armed Forces Covenant Toolkit

Posted by Michael Brash | Jan 14, 2025 | Armed Forces Community, Armed Forces Covenant, Community and Support, Defence, Latest News, Military Charities, Military Discounts, Military Families, Newsletter, Resettlement, Support, Veterans |

The new toolkit will be informed by the ongoing Our Community Our Covenant and Beyond interviews with stakeholders, the full findings of which are due to report in autumn 2025.

New report explores transition experiences of ex-Service personnel and families

Posted by Michael Brash | Jan 13, 2025 | Community and Support, Defence, Latest News, Military Discounts, Military Families, Newsletter, Research, Resettlement, Veterans |

The research examines trends such as the impact of technological advancements, climate change, and the cost-of-living crisis.

Major housing deal completed, bringing benefits to forces families

Posted by Michael Brash | Jan 9, 2025 | Community and Support, Defence, Defence and Military Affairs, Defence Infrastructure, Defence Policy, Housing, Latest News, Military Discounts, Military Families, Newsletter |

This landmark deal has ended the £600,000 daily rental bill – totalling more than £230 million a year – and makes major housing redevelopment and improvements possible.