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.
