You have until 11.59 pm, Saturday 30 August 2025 to make your voice heard.
Halfway through Defence’s Overseas Families Survey – have you had your say?
Wherever you are in the world, Defence is here to support you and your family to navigate various aspects of Service life, including:
If you’re serving overseas, it’s important that Defence understands your positive experiences and any challenges. Your feedback will help to improve Defence’s policies and initiatives to better meet your family’s needs.
Take the Overseas Families Survey.
Shape your future
If you are interested in taking part in an interview, please scan the QR code on the poster to find out more.
Alternatively click on this link: Army Personnel ABF
SafeLives, with support from the Army Benevolent Fund, is looking to improve the domestic abuse response for victim/survivors from serving and veteran families.
SafeLives want to hear directly from victim/survivors who have lived experience of domestic abuse in military families or relationships. Their voices are central to this work.
Victim/survivors who take part will also receive a £25 voucher as a thank you for their time.
If you are interested in taking part in an interview, please scan the QR code on the poster to find out more.
Alternatively click on this link: Survivor ABF
Forces Employment Charity are looking for a passionate and motivated Youth Employment Advisor to join their team!
Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people from Armed Forces families? 🎓💼
In this rewarding role, you’ll:
✅ Provide 1:1 & group support to young people navigating their #career and #education choices
✅ Work with schools, colleges, and organisations to inspire the next generation
✅ Help break down barriers and open doors to brighter futures
✅ Raise aspirations & build confidence
💡 They are looking for someone compassionate, proactive, and ready to empower service children with the guidance they need to thrive.
Experience in Youth Work or a Post-16 education setting would be ideal.
📍 Location: Remote but frequent travel across Wiltshire, Hampshire & Surrey is required, so living within either county is preferable. The role requires you to attend schools at various times during the school day, so you must have your own car to get to and from events. https://forcesemployment.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=9dabea51-3e5e-4e16-80d7-ea3a30aba98c
🕒 Full-time
🔗 Apply now or share with someone who'd be perfect: https://forcesemployment.peoplehr.net/Pages/JobBoard/Opening.aspx?v=9dabea51-3e5e-4e16-80d7-ea3a30aba98c
Link for further info: https://mankind.org.uk/for-professionals/pattern-changing-course-male-survivors/
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When a serving person becomes wounded, injured, or sick, life can change quickly for those around them. Family members might take on the role of primary carer, carrying a heavy emotional and practical load during recovery.
Ongoing support is essential. Its helps carers recognise their own needs and ensure the wellbeing of everyone involved.
In 2024/25, The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) awarded more than £1.3 million to 16 projects under the Family Focus programme to improve the lives of family members of Wounded, Injured or Sick personnel and veterans.
Focus on family members
Today, the Trust are opening this programme and inviting applications for projects that will achieve one or more of the following outcomes:
Your mobile phone or tablet will vibrate and make a loud siren-like sound, even if it’s set on silent. The alert message will confirm this is a test and that you do not need to take any further action.
Regular testing ensures the system is functioning correctly, should it need to be used in a life-threatening emergency. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.
You can opt out of the Emergency Alerts, including the national test, but you should keep them switched on for your own safety.
Emergency Alerts will warn you via your mobile or tablet if there's a life-threatening emergency nearby. Only the government and the emergency services are able to send them.
There are simple and effective steps we can all take to be more prepared for an emergency. Visit gov.uk/prepare for advice on how you can prepare.
This course provides members of the military community specific training to enable them to launch and sustain a business. The course is ideal for anyone interested in starting their own business or enterprise and is tailored towards your specific business idea.
Find out more & sign up at: https://bit.ly/3GLdjTn
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Civil Service Jobs link: Child Maintenance Service - Enforcement Case Manager - Plymouth (Ref: 735) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.
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Event Overview
Days 1 and 3 are virtual. On day 2, delegates will be hosted at three Barclays locations (simultaneously). Day 3 you will meet employers online from across industries who value the skills and qualities that people from the Armed Forces Community bring.
Join us in person at one of the illustrious Barclays locations in London, Knutsford or Glasgow.
The event is for military spouses and partners (all genders), ex-military women and reservists.
What can you expect:
Receive a free one-to-one mentoring session with a corporate mentor
Dates and times:
This event takes place on the 15th - 17th September 2025.
Virtual event timings (days 1 and 3): 10:00 – 13.00 (duration may vary due to group sizes)
In-person event timings (day 2): 10.00 – 16.00
Locations on day 2:
Barclays Radbroke Campus – Knutsford WA16 9EU
Barclays Glasgow Campus – 30 Clyde Place, Glasgow, Glasgow G5 8AQ
Barclays Headquarters – 1 Churchill Pl, London E14 5RB
Registration Link and Further Info:
All services are free to access for military spouses, partners, veterans, and serving personnel.
Events include:
For more information on Recruit for Spouses, please visit: https://www.recruitforspouses.co.uk/
To register and sign up, please go to: RFS Portal
Every day, members of the UK Armed Forces and Emergency Services dedicate themselves to protecting others. At Hounds for Heroes, we believe that when illness or injury makes daily life more difficult for those who’ve served, they deserve steadfast support and a highly trained partner to help them on their journey.
We provide specially trained assistance dogs to those who have served in HM Armed Forces, no matter where, when, or for how long. Whether you served for days, weeks, months or years, you may be eligible. We also support those from the Emergency Services, including the Police, Fire, Ambulance, Coastguard and RNLI.
Our dogs are far more than companions. They are working dogs trained to assist with everyday tasks like opening doors, retrieving dropped items and building confidence in public settings. Just as importantly, they offer loyal companionship and emotional reassurance.
Each dog is carefully matched to their Partner based on individual needs, ensuring a truly life-changing relationship that supports both practical challenges and emotional wellbeing.
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The Hidden Voices programme is about ensuring everyone in the armed forces community feels heard and supported – focusing on those who may not always get the support they need.
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Tell Defence what information and support has helped you and your family while serving overseas, and what could be better. Here are some areas you’ll be asked about in the survey:
Your feedback will help to inform Defence’s policies and initiatives to better meet the needs of you and your family.
You can complete the survey online. You and your partner can share your views individually using same survey link. The survey is open to all Regular and Reserve Service personnel and their spouses / civil partners. Please be assured that survey responses are anonymous.
You have until Saturday 30 August to make your voice heard.
Did you know about all these Discount Opportunities for Military and Civilian Staff?
Are you eligible to join the 9,000 Service families claiming up to £3,400, per child, per year, for their before and after school childcare costs?
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This July, Serve and Protect Credit Union are delivering a range of free educational webinars on the following financial topics:
With actionable tips to prepare for financial emergencies, improve your credit score, and budget your money, don't miss out on these free webinars from Serve and Protect!
🔗 Register here: https://sandpcu.co.uk/hs-webinars
