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  • An Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD

    An Introduction to Parenting Children with ADHD Please see below Free online 90 minutes seminar funded by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.
    • 2 Jul 2025
  • Do you and your partner approach parenting differently?

    Do you and your partner approach parenting differently? Please see below Free online 90 minutes seminar funded by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.
    • 2 Jul 2025
  • An Introduction to Parenting Children with Autism

    An Introduction to Parenting Children with Autism Please see below Free online 90 minutes seminar funded by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity.
    • 2 Jul 2025
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 203

    In this week’s Royal Navy news update we go to Singapore with HMS Prince of Wales. Here is your 60 Second Update
    • 1 Jul 2025
  • Calling All Portsmouth Area Naval Families!

    Whether you want to understand more about support available to you or simply want your voice to be heard, come along to one of our roadshows. Join the People and Training Engagement Team for a relaxed and welcoming event with free food, refre...
    • 1 Jul 2025
  • Serve and Protect - July Update

    Serve and Protect - July Update NEW webinar available Credit unions are an ethical and responsible way to manage your money and improve your finances. These not-for-profit cooperatives are all about putting people over profit! Discover how you could benefit from joining a cre...
    • 1 Jul 2025
  • It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance Trial Begins

    It’s here: Global Mobility Allowance Trial Begins From 1 July, eligible Service personnel are now invited to register for a new overseas allowance that offers an easier claims process and greater flexibility on spending. Global Mobility Allowance (GMA) is being trialled as a new way to recei...
    • 1 Jul 2025
  • Naval Children's Charity - Life Chances

    Naval Children's Charity - Life Chances The Naval Children's Charity are incredibly proud to offer their Life Chances programme. Designed in partnership with Naval young people via our youth council, the programmes offers funded activities centred around 3 key themes; Outdoor, Creative &am...
    • 30 Jun 2025
  • Welcome to Armed Forces Day!

    Welcome to Armed Forces Day! Enjoy whatever you are doing today to support our Armed Forces doing their brave work across the globe. Find out more HERE
    • 28 Jun 2025
  • Changes to the ORS SFA Customer Experience Survey

    Changes to the ORS SFA Customer Experience Survey Opinions Research Services (ORS) have been commissioned to conduct monthly surveys on behalf of DIO. The telephone surveys, which are answered by Service Personnel and their families, give DIO a better understanding of the views and experiences of p...
    • 27 Jun 2025
  • Families First Newsletter - DIO - Issue 28

    Families First Newsletter - DIO - Issue 28 Included in this edition of Families First: - Meet Paul Carney OBE, Chief of Staff for Pinnacle Service Families - Guidance for booking move-ins and move-outs - Revised move-in and move-out specification - An update on communal...
    • 27 Jun 2025
  • The New Overseas Allowances Reckoner (OAR)

    The New Overseas Allowances Reckoner (OAR) New digital tool: Overseas allowance planning now easier Check out the Overseas Allowances Reckoner (OAR), to get a fast, personalised estimate of what you’ll receive – if you’re in the Armed Forces and preparing for a posting abroa...
    • 27 Jun 2025
  • LAST DAY To Book For HMNB Portsmouth Families Day 2025

    LAST DAY To Book For HMNB Portsmouth Families Day 2025 Ticket sales will be open until Friday 27 June. There is limited ticket availability, available on a first come, first served basis. We are sorry but tickets cannot be reserved. See our listing on our Member and Activities Calendar HERE (You will ne...
    • 25 Jun 2025
  • Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - June 25

    Little Troopers Monthly Newsletter - June 25 Read the latest from Little Troopers. Topics include: Armed Forces Day Little Trooper of the Month Reconnection Weekends Future Events View the newsletter HERE
    • 24 Jun 2025
  • Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 202

    Royal Navy 60 Second Update - Episode 202 In this episode of 60 Second Royal Navy News update: Go East of Suez with HMS Dauntless and the UK Carrier Strike Group. View it HERE A selection of previous Episodes can be viewed at the same link as above.
    • 24 Jun 2025
  • Armed Forces Week

    Armed Forces Week Beginning today, Armed Forces Week reconnects the nation with those who serve. It showcases the best of military life - from the unrivalled opportunities of a military career, to the extraordinary individuals keeping us safe. Armed Forces Day t...
    • 23 Jun 2025
  • Little Troopers brings together military families at New Forest family reconnection weekend

    Little Troopers brings together military families at New Forest family reconnection weekend Military families were brought together this week when Little Troopers, the children’s military charity, hosted a New Forest family reconnection weekend. In January, the organisation revealed they were launching a series of four fully-funded fa...
    • 20 Jun 2025
  • Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update 20 June 25

    Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update 20 June 25 Prolonged dry weather and water conservation Those living overseas will be well-accustomed to warmer weather, but for those living in the UK please note several areas across England and Wales have experienced the driest spring for over 60...
    • 20 Jun 2025
  • Serve And Protect Credit Union Are Delivering A Range Of Free Educational Webinars This July

    Serve And Protect Credit Union Are Delivering A Range Of Free Educational Webinars This July This July, Serve and Protect Credit Union are delivering a range of free educational webinars on the following financial topics: Thu 3rd - Eco-Friendly Ways to Save Money Thu 3rd - People Over Profit: The Cr...
    • 20 Jun 2025
  • Increase to Early Years Childcare Funded Hours for Eligible Working Families Assigned Overseas.

    Early Years childcare funding To reflect the offer available in England, all families assigned overseas with children aged 3 to 4 years old, and 2-year-old children in receipt of additional government support, are entitled to 15 hours of funded child...
    • 20 Jun 2025
  • Take a look at these RN FPS Job Opportunities!

    Take a look at these RN FPS Job Opportunities! Would you like the chance to come on board and work with Royal Navy Family & People Support (RN FPS) supporting Service Families? We currently have 4 Job Vacancies across the UK. Keep reading to find out more and how to apply! 40 Cdo Commun...
    • 19 Jun 2025
  • Little Troopers - June 2025 Newsletter

    Little Troopers - June 2025 Newsletter See what's coming up in Little Trooper world. View the June Newsletter HERE
    • 19 Jun 2025
  • Increase to Early Years childcare funded hours for eligible working families assigned overseas.

    Increase to Early Years childcare funded hours for eligible working families assigned overseas. Early Years childcare funding To reflect the offer available in England, all families assigned overseas with children aged 3 to 4 years old, and 2-year-old children in receipt of additional government support, are entitled to 15 hours of funded child...
    • 19 Jun 2025
  • Changes have happened within the RN Forum!

    Changes have happened within the RN Forum! The link on the News button has changed! You can now access our 'News and Updates' Topic Area through the 'News' button on the main blue navigation bar at the top of the screen. On some devices you may need to scroll right to ...
    • 18 Jun 2025
  • RNRMC Free Online Seminar

    RNRMC Free Online Seminar The seminar is called “Co parenting while divorced or separated? Tips and tools for success” and is running at 7.30 pm on Thursday 26th June – it is for Navy families.
    • 18 Jun 2025