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Post 16 Education Scholarships for Bereaved Service Children

Abstract: This Defence Information Note (DIN) describes a scheme to provide post 16 education scholarships for the children of Service Personnel whose death has been attributed to …

AFF Listening to our Service Children survey

Abstract: AFF surveyed Army personnel and their families to ask about their views on the impact of Service life on Army children. The survey focused primarily on the experiences …

Supporting veterans transition to civilian life through employment

Abstract: This publication explores how best to encourage employment of veterans through a National Insurance Contribution (NICs) relief for employers who hire veterans.

RAF Dispersed Families: Summary Briefing Paper

Summary: This report summarises work completed through an RAF Families Federation project into the experiences of dispersed families within the RAF; defined for the purpose of the …

Reserves in the Future Force 2020: Valuable and Valued

Abstract: This White Paper details the role of the UK's Future Reserve Forces and explores how plans will accommodate the need for change within the Reserve Forces, outlining what …

Service Child Distribution in England

Abstract: This briefing shows the distribution of the children of Armed Forces personnel across state schools in England as indicated by eligibility for Service Pupil Premium.

Transforming Rehabilitation: a Strategy for Reform

This paper sets out how the UK will transform the way the country rehabilitates offenders, to make progress in driving down reoffending rates. We are clear that the level of …

Ensuring Behavioral Healthcare Capacity and Quality for Service Members, Veterans and Military Families

Abstract: A great deal of attention has been paid in the past few years to the impact of war on behavioral health. Statistics now abound regarding the numbers of servicemembers …

The Courts and Military Families: Urgent Action Needed

Abstract: This policy brief explores the demographics of military families in the context of family court, with recommendations for families impacted by military service and …

Housing options for serving and ex-military personnel

Abstract: This briefing paper outlines the housing options open to serving and ex-military personnel, it does not cover service accommodation provided by the Ministry of Defence. …

AFF Big Survey 2015

Abstract: The Army Families Federation (AFF) annual survey gathering the opinions of Army families on key issues. The theme of AFF’s Big Survey this year was ‘What keeps you …

AFF 2017 Scotland Survey

Abstract: The 2017 Army Families Federation (AFF) Scotland Survey, which identifies the key issues for Army families posted to Scotland. From 17 January to 7 February, AFF ran a …