RAF Families Federation

We make life better for RAF personnel & their families.
Come to us for reliable information on matters the affecting you & for support with problems you face.

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

❌Most think we only support #RAFfamilies
✔️We are here for the RAF Family!

Serving (regular, reserve & leavers, single, married or in a relationship) and Family members.

If you have a problem resulting from #militarylife, we are here for you ➡️ https://t.co/fpTshcBDlc

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

Starting primary school soon? There's a FREE guide to help parents support their little ones for Reception! 💡

What’s inside:
✅ Key skills for school readiness
✅ Tips to boost confidence at home
✅ Emotional prep for school

Download the guide at: https://t.co/Lt1BBGAPfG

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Are you part of an RAF family and considering applying to university?

If so, you might find it helpful to visit the UCAS website where they have specific information to support students from an Armed Forces background: https://t.co/Z6gVsOPugK

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We are showing support for the Month of the Military Child this April by joining in with Purple Up day!

There's still time to get involved - visit our website for ideas: https://t.co/Gg6bnl2Whf

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Caz and Tim represented Fam Fed at RAF Digby’s Health & Wellbeing Day! 🏥 It’s crucial to hear the voices of our personnel & families. Key topics included SLA, healthcare continuity, and more. Together, we strengthen support for our community! 💪 #RAF #Wellbeing #Lincolnshire

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Do you love reading? If so, you might be intersted in connecting with @ReadingForce to celebrate the Month of the Military Child during the National Year of Reading.

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🚀 Exciting news! The @RAFA_Kidz Resilience Hub is now live! 🎉

Support for military families navigating parenting & service life is just a click away. Access online sessions, resources, and guidance anytime!

Learn more: https://t.co/Ez7jrHOO8S

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Today, Ali joined @scipalliance's Thriving Lives in Early Years launch in Birmingham! 🎉 We're sharing new research on children from Armed Forces families & unveiling the Thriving Lives Toolkit for practitioners. Learn more: https://t.co/2BInTiF6Dd #EarlyYears #ChildDevelopment

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Check out our report on the experiences of single RAF personnel.

Discover key insights on inequity in living accommodations and their impact on morale. We're here to listen and raise important issues.

Read more: https://t.co/o0q3kMN6q8

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National Offer Day for primary schools in England!

We hope you get your preferred school place. If not, check our admissions info here: https://t.co/AcVfKGISZ6

Considering an appeal? Reach out to the Education Advisory Team for impartial advice: [email protected]

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New funding of £370k will support a Covenant Awareness Programme for Service personnel and families. Learn about the Armed Forces Covenant and recent changes that benefit you! More info: https://t.co/ZLWXNCIdaR #ArmedForces #Covenant🎖️

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Wondering how you can get involved and show support during the #MonthoftheMilitary Child?

Get ready to 'Purple Up' on Friday 24th April 2026 and visit https://t.co/VIMiyLA0Zu for ideas of how to celebrate the #MotMC this April.

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UK Nursery Authority. From September 2026, a new Defence childcare scheme will be rolled out across the UK to transform support for Armed Forces families. https://t.co/qMxBBXcjOW

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UK Nursery Authority. From September 2026, a new Defence childcare scheme will be rolled out across the UK to transform support for Armed Forces families. https://t.co/qMxBBXcjOW

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Great meeting with the Intelligence Reserves Wing & Squadron at RAFWyton this weekend! Vanessa shared how the RAF Families Federation can support them, and we discussed key topics like employment and pay. Huge thanks to the HQ Team for making this happen! 🙌 #RAF

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Great night at the RAF Ladies Inter services match! 🎉 Vanessa & Louise Cotton from RAFA were there to cheer on the team, who won 2-1 against the Royal Navy! 💙���️ Thanks to Gp Capt Jon Smith for the signed shirt! #RAFA #RAFFootball #TeamSpirit

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Parents, your child (14-23) may have unclaimed Child Trust Funds! 💰

Check using the Government Gateway tool with their National Insurance number. It could reveal savings worth hundreds or thousands!

Learn more: https://t.co/TvZcmIotYD

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Our Director, Andrea, joined @the_nff @the_aff yesterday at the Armed Forces Bill Committee, representing the serving community.

With focus on the #ArmedForcesCovenant it was an opportunity to highlight the impact of high mobility and frequent relocation on family life.

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We are aware that our online Contact Us form is not working today and are attempting to fix it.

If you need to get in touch with us, please email [email protected] or call 01780 781650

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

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Sue joined the launch of this year's Armed Forces Community Awards - Soldiering On, and was excited to learn about the new ‘Connecting Society Award’
Let’s celebrate our Armed Forces community every day!
More info: https://t.co/HXrfxgyyoE

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We're after a Digital Marketing Lead to drive forward our digital presence! Do you live and breathe digital culture, understand online behaviour, and can translate insight into compelling content?

More details ▶️https://t.co/7TWWQIteZr