The Armed Forces Carer’s Passport is a practical and effective tool to help carers in managing their responsibilities.
The passport ensures that when carers move between roles or experience a change in manager, they do not have to renegotiate the necessary arrangements from scratch.
By documenting required flexibilities, the passport provides continuity and support, reducing unnecessary disruptions for both the carer and Defence.
The passport acknowledges that operational needs will always remain the priority.
However, it ensures that the carer’s circumstances are formally considered, fostering an environment where personnel feel empowered to discuss their care-giving challenges, how these might impact their work responsibilities and feel supported in their dual roles by promoting openness and mutual understanding.
This whole-force approach ensures that both military and civilian carers receive the same level of support, reflecting the MOD's commitment to enhance the wellbeing of its personnel and their families.
The introduction of the passports will improve consistency in the way care-giving responsibilities are supported, ensuring that all carers are treated fairly and equitably, regardless of where they are serving or who their manager is.
If you are an Armed Forces carer, we encourage you to speak to your manager about the Armed Forces Carers Passport and explore how it can support you.
More information on this, as well as the range of other provisions available, can be found within the Defence Instruction Notice entitled - Armed Forces Carers Passport Guidance and Implementation (only accessible via MOD networks) or via the Armed Forces Families Support Hub (MOD Sharepoint). Both linked below if logged into a MOD Network linked device.
Armed Forces Families – Health and Wellbeing – Hub
For non MOD devices - more information on this and the other support available visit GOV.UK
Information will also be added to Discover My Benefits (MOD networks) next year.
