Vanessa Plumley

Working with our many stakeholders to make life better for our RAF personnel and families.

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

'Thank You' to those that attended our online RAF Community Forum yesterday, and to Major Lisa Brown MBE from the MOD Families Team. We heard about forthcoming positive changes for dual serving couples and your lived experience, enabling us to advocate on your behalf.

[Forces Children's Education @ForcesChildren]

We have created a special comic and set of characters to help children during their transition to the Scottish education system follow the link to read it.... https://t.co/ITf3gX9Qm9
@RAF_FF @The_AFF @The_NFF @ArmedForcesEduc

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

Job vacancy! We are looking for a new Policy Manager - a role that will help shape government policies that impact most on RAF families. Applications close 22nd April. You can find out more through our website: https://t.co/wz7R9uqLXS @RoyalAirForce #RAFFamily

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Morning to all parents in Scotland!
Just wanting to share this useful event being hosted by @skillsdevscotland - useful for parents @RAFLossiemouth @raflossiehive and those further afield across Scotland with children going into S2/3
https://t.co/pzFib5Yh3l

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Listened in on the @poppyscotland launch of their 2021 Manifesto this morning to hear of the 6 recommendations Poppy Scotland want the Scottish Government to focus on in support of our AF community in Scotland. Listen here:

https://t.co/9hi7NPXj78
#transition #manifesto

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

@marialyle3 @RAF_FF None here much to my youngest’s disappointment! 🙁

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

‘We need to break through the inability to communicate directly with the families’ #livinginourshoes

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

‘How can we make the family an integral part of transition’?
Great question @thewisdomofray - communication direct to families is absolutely key! #LivingInOurShoes

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Hearing from @marialyle3 of the challenges our RAF families face with childcare which is covered off in the #LivingInOurShoes report - so pleased to note the number of recommendations in the report to help improve things.

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Discussion just beginning between @thewisdomofray from @FiMTrust & @AndrewSelous on the #LivingInOurShoes report. Send in your questions as our very own @marialyle3 is on the panel this afternoon!

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Thank you

[Royal British Legion @PoppyLegion]

The #ArmedForces #COVID19 response is "the biggest ever homeland military operation in peacetime" according to @defencehq. 5000 personnel are deployed throughout the UK handling 70 pandemic tasks. Thank you to everyone pushing us towards a life free of #Coronavirus ❤️

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Go on, share yours....!

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

Continuing with our bloopers - here’s one for the spouses, partners and ‘other halves’! What’s the ‘best’ advice you’ve been given since becoming part of the RAF family!? #RAFFamilies

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

@RAF_FF @RichardSwarbri1 , did you have spies in the room!?!? Guilty as charged 😉😁

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Congratulations on your appoint @MikeEllicock - we very much look forward to working with you & continuing our great relationship with @FiMTrust - @DebAllcockTyler I have a feeling @thewisdomofray will continue absolutely unabated 😉😁🤞

[Ray Lock @thewisdomofray]

I am delighted that @MikeEllicock has been appointed as the next @FiMTrust Chief Executive. Mike will take over formally on 9th June 2021.

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Very pleased to share our sparkly new film which explains rather well what we do & how we can help....all feedback welcome!

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

Watch our new short film to find out why you should make use of our friendly team of specialists and the impact we can make as an independent voice for you. Here's the first 30 seconds but you can watch the whole 2+ minute film clip here: https://t.co/SY68sEk6Xn #RAF #RAFFamilies

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

@marialyle3 @RAF_FF @RoyalAirForce @UKdefUS Lots of info can be found here: https://t.co/QkEg1VraQS

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

@VFRHub @RAF_FF Absolutely our pleasure 😊👍👍

[RAF Families Federation @RAF_FF]

As our Overseas Project continues to gather pace we are looking for RAF colleagues and families in Norfolk, VA in the US to review some pilot locational content – DM us if you are interested in helping!

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Glad you approve Owain - look out for more D&I content next year 👍👍

[Vanessa Plumley @PolicyRAF_FF]

Loving this Xmas competition from @raflossiehive - nothing wrong with a bit of tack at Xmas in my opinion 🤣

[RAF Lossiemouth HIVE @raflossiehive]

Have you started decorating yet? The prize is a £50 voucher so come on get creating!