This Forces Pension Week, we're teaming up with Forces Pension Society to provide clear, compassionate answers, not another maze to navigate. 17,000. That's how many Armed Forces pensions currently sit unclaimed. Some may belong to a bereaved...

Caribbean patrollers HMS Trent host your latest Royal Navy news update. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update

This is a reminder that the Live Webinar from the White Ensign Association is happening today.As part of the MOD's Pension Awareness Week 2026, the White Ensign Association (WEA) is hosting a free live webinar for serving personnel, reservists an...

Remembrance weekend: Free rail travel for bereaved families – Defence and the Department for Transport have extended free rail travel across Britain over Remembrance weekend, for families of Armed Forces personnel who died in service...

Separation can be one of the most challenging aspects of naval life. That's why we've launched Navigating Periods of Separation, a new collection of resources to help families through deployments, crew rotations and weekending. The resources...

Please find attached information on our last few breaks and days out for September 2026 - linked below September-special.pdf All these breaks can be found on their Website As always: - Breaks are booked on a first come first served basis - Families...

Launching the UK's first Tri-Service Military Bereavement Hub. Built with Andrew Simpson Foundation, and shaped by more than 3,000 bereaved military families who told us the same thing: "I didn't know where to start." The Hub bring...

Please find a link to the latest Illegal Money Lending Team newsletter. In addition to our usual updates, this edition includes information about this year’s Proceeds of Crime Funding (POCA) which is now open. The direct link to access m...

Job Summary Primary Purpose. To provide oversight and management of the CC within the PPA. The CC aim is to provide a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment that supports social, cultural, recreational, and educational activities for Service...

The SSCE Cymru monthly school bulletin for September is available here . This month’s bulletin includes: A message from the SSCE Cymru team September’s SSCE Cymru Seren of the Month Armed Forces Friendly Schools Cymru NEW SSCE Cymru journ...

What is UKNA? UKNA is a new Defence childcare scheme that supports eligible working Service families who live in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. It reimburses the difference in early years childcare costs, matching the “free” (Gover...

Your latest headlines from across the Royal Navy. Brought to you by the sailors of HMS Duncan during their visit to Copenhagen. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update.

Take a look at the latest RN Forum Lowdown which consists of links to the majority of posts that have been published over the previoust month, plus highlights of what Member groups have been updated too. It includes forum facts and updates to as...

Today is National Grief Awareness Day where we all should think and recognise the time it takes to heal from loss. Grief doesn't have a prescribed course, and closure comes in many forms. When a loved one dies, the void they leave affects every...

KIDLANDLEE COTTAGES7 - 11 September - Dipper Cottage - Sleeps 6The cottages at Kidlandlee are a firm favourite with families already - each is unique, but all have the same cosy vibes for total relaxation! Set in the Coquet Valley in Northumberland, ...

The latest issue of the Families First Newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website . This issue includes: Service Family Customer Representatives Check Your Boilers Fire Safety...

This month's China Fleet Club Newsletter contains all the latest news, upcoming events and discounts for Royal Navy beneficiaries. Read the Newsletter via the link: China Fleet Club - September 2026 Newsletter

Contact Houses, also known as Welfare Houses or Short-Term Families Accommodation, are military accommodation available predominantly for short-term welfare-related bookings, but can sometimes be used by those visiting for leisure reasons. Thes...

Be the voice of Service Families in your area DIO is launching Regional Experience Committees (RECs) across the UK, bringing together Service family volunteers who are passionate about improving housing services and ensuring family voices are heard. ...

Naval Children's Charity latest newsletter is out now: We hope you have enjoyed the long, hot summer. We have been busy attending various events this season including Homecomings, Families Days and the first ever Officer Initial Naval Training Ce...

Go Learn provides high-quality, non means tested, one-to-one online tutoring to secondary school students at key educational stages: GCSEs, A Levels, Scottish Nationals/Highers/Advanced Highers, age 14 + also to students with additional needs, age 11...

Students at Defence Children Services (DCS) secondary schools have been celebrating throughout August, with many progressing to university, military careers and apprenticeships. DCS runs three secondary schools for Service families and MOD enti...

HMS Dragon brings you the latest Royal Navy headlines as she continues her operations east of the Suez Canal. This and previous updates can be viewed via the Royal Navy Website: 60 Second Update

Greenwich Hospital awards grant to the China Fleet Trust to launch wellbeing and family resilience support for Royal Navy Submariners The China Fleet Trust has received a £79,440 grant to deliver a new Submarine Service Wellbeing and Family Res...