AFF

The Army Families Federation (AFF) works hard to improve the quality of life for ALL family members of a soldier serving in the British Army

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What is AFF? What do we do? How can we help you? Find out more about who we are, who we're here for and how you can get in touch for support 👇

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Army families encounter lots of niche problems that often can't be answered by a quick Google search. In this series we have taken some of AFF's FAQs, so you can access the accurate information you need.

If you have any questions regarding this email [email protected]

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Last week, Zoe, AFF Housing Assistant, went along to Chivenor Families' Day in Barnstaple with Sian and Sophie from @The_NFF . . She said, “It was great to meet and connect with so many families, and to share the ways in which AFF can provide support”.

#ArmyFamilies #ArmyEvents

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Our F&C advisors help Army Families through the immigration process every day. Recently they guided Josua Taubale Vosakiwaiwai, who served in the British Army for 23 years. He sent a message of thanks to the team. Congratulations!

#ArmyFamilies #ArmyLife #Citizenship

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We're aware of visa applications taking longer to process than usual. This applies to applications made inside and outside the UK. If you're still awaiting a decision after the standard processing time, get in touch with our F&C team [email protected]

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Anna & Karen from AFF met RAFFF, NFF and The Royal British Legion to deliver a twilight training session through Nasen. The session focused on strengthening provisions for Service children with SEND. https://t.co/Q4F6gGnh8h

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This Saturday AFF will be attending the RAF v Army game at Kingsholm Stadium, Gloucester. We will have a stand with lots of information and staff will be available to speak to. We look forward to seeing you there and good luck to the Army!
#ArmySport #ArmyFamilies #ArmyEvents

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This week AFFs Overseas Manager met the Army International Branch and Integrated Global Defence Network. She also took the opportunity to catch up with the Overseas Education Supportability Team and Head of the MOD Virtual School.
#ArmyLife #ArmySupport

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The theme for Mental Health Awareness Week is Action. Everyday life for Army families can be challenging, so it's important to take time for yourself and support others.. AFF has a variety of resources on our website. 🧠
Email [email protected] for more information.

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See Defnet or Defence Connect for info and visit AFF's military allowances pages. https://t.co/sXA0bbxRHF

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Service personnel in established long-term relationships can now claim some allowances that were restricted to those who are married or in civil partnerships. First register your LTR(E) status on JPA. If you’ve already registered, you don’t need to do anything. What’s covered:🧵

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📦 Disturbance Expense
💼 Duty Travel
🧳 Get You Home
🚙 Home to Duty
🚂 HM Forces Railcards
💷 Longer Separation Allowance
🛂 MOD Passport provisions
🚛 Movement and Storage of Personal Effects
🍔 Subsistence.

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Katherine, AFF's qualified Foreign &Commonwealth Specialist delivered an immigration brief to members of 17 Port & Maritime Regiment in Marchwood. She covered topics like visas for families, Citizenship applications & options on discharge, and assisted soldiers with their evisas.

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Today is world Password Day. To keep your data and personal information safe, you should:

Avoid using recognisable names in your passwords.

Allow your device to generate and store passwords in a vault or password manager.

Use biometric authentication.

#WorldPasswordDay

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AFF was at the Army v Navy game at Twickenham last weekend and chatted with families, politicians and fellow charities.
We enjoyed meeting many families and we look forward to seeing more of you at the Army v RAF game in Gloucester on 16 May
#ArmySport #ArmyFamilies #ArmySupport

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The Centre for Evidence is inviting serving personnel, veterans and family members to join online discussions about their experience in the Army community. The information will be used to help the organisation with its research on the wider Army family.
https://t.co/zkVcRaHp9r

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We're running a survey asking non-UK serving personnel, veterans & families how easy it is to find reliable information on immigration and visas. It's following up on our 2024 survey & with @NFF and @RAF_FF, we want to find out if it’s become any easier. https://t.co/oFjGpizdSQ

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If you’ve made changes to your SFA & you’re moving out, it’s a good idea to contact your Housing Officer ASAP, just in case your changes aren’t accepted. See https://t.co/jxLtCdRDDg
If you have issues with new process get in contact with AFF at [email protected]

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Have you signed up to receive AFF's flagship magazine Army&You through your door?
If you submit the form before 11th May, you might win a set of AirPods or an iPad.
https://t.co/HPRIeDMIgi
Giveaway only applies to new sign ups.
#ArmyMagazine #ArmyLife
@ArmyandYou

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If you’re leaving SFA for a new location, book your compulsory pre-move-out appt in good time.
It should be carried out a minimum of 30 working days before your move-out appt. It helps you see what's needed to get the house up to move-out standard. https://t.co/VFcZ0TKNmj

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Are you an Army family that includes children with special educational needs and disabilities? You may want to share your thoughts on the Government's SEND reform proposals.
The consultation closes on 18 May.
https://t.co/OfWZHNh7mq
#ArmyLife #SEND