On behalf of the Defence Safeguarding Partnership Board (DSPB), Defence Children Services (DCS) are undertaking a Local Needs Analysis to inform the future delivery of social work, family support and personal support for all children, young people, f...

 An update on the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) overseas families survey, which took place last summer.  Thank you to the overseas personnel and families that took the time to complete the MOD’s overseas families survey, which ra...

From 22 January 2024 to 31 March 2025 HQ British Forces Cyprus(BFC) and The Falkland Islands will pilot increased accommodation entitlements for Service personnel in Established Long Term Relationships (LTR(E)). The pilot forms part of Defence’...

Are you assigned overseas? We want to hear from you and learn more about your family’s experience. Complete the Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding (AFFS) Overseas Families Survey to share your views on: Spousal / partner employment Childca...

Did you know that Military Coworking Network spaces are available for hosting social and networking events!   Whether you're looking to host a book club, meet other military partners in the area, or showcase your small business, our spaces a...

Information for families whose children attend non-Defence Children Services (DCS) schools across the world (excluding families in USA, Australia and New Zealand) and including children who are educated by their parents at home (EHE) in any country. ...

Supporting the Unsung Hero - Free Online Business Start-up courses for those based in Episkopi, Cyprus. Follow Supporting the Unsung Hero on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/supportingtheunsunghero Twitter: https://twitter.com...

Reminder about Private Fostering arrangements when based overseas. For the past five years the BFSWS have been delivering BFSWS in Germany and other isolated detachments, successfully serving over 33,000 Service personnel and dependents. BFSWS...

Our Overseas Policy Lead conducted a survey throughout July and August 2022. We asked Serving personnel and their families about their experience serving overseas. Thank you to everyone who completed the survey, to view the report please visit...

Citizens Advice Rushmoor were successful in an Armed Forces Covenant Grant application which means the Nepali domestic and sexual abuse service can continue for the next 3 years. Support is available across the world for all members of the armed forc...

The limited/non-availability of the Life in the UK (Lit UK) Test overseas for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) applications has been causing an issue for some families.  However, it is confirmed by the Home Office that Families of Armed Forces ...

Please see New Guidance documents now available to view in the Resource Section of Overseas. Any queries from these must be directed to the appropriate contact in those documents.

The emergency contact local initiative is an important means of ensuring you and your family have access to timely support. In overseas postings, it is likely that you will have reduced access to familiar support networks that you have in the UK fr...

Naval Families Federation have launched their very first overseas survey! If you are currently serving overseas, or have served overseas within the past 2 years, they want to hear about your experiences! Fill out the survey here: https://nff.org.uk/o...

Guidance for claiming Universal Credit when assigned overseas.   Service personnel and families have reported confusing information and guidance received from the DWP in terms of both eligibility on continuing to claim Universal Credit when loca...

The process of how to apply for ONA and UIFSM has changed. ONA and UIFSM budgets for all three Services and Civil Servants have historically been held by the Army. For ONA, Army Res in Andover has processed applications and payments. For UIFSM, Child...

Defence Children Services is part of the Ministry of Defence. It focuses on issues related to service children and young people. Defence Children Services has a similar role to a local education authority but does not have the same legislative powers...

The way applications and refunds for Overseas Nursery Authority (ONA) and Universal Infant Free School Meals (UIFSM) are processed is changing in 2022 The process of how to apply for ONA and UIFSM is changing in the new year. ONA and UIFSM budgets fo...

The new policy for Elective Home Education Overseas is now live and should be accessed by Armed Forces personnel on the MOD's DIN Library.   The DIN replaces Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy contained in JSP 342: Education of Service Ch...

If you are relocating to an EJSU location and require information, guidance and support please view our dedicated EJSU location on the forum, which can be found here.

RNRMC Building Stronger Families (learnupon.com) is a free relationship counselling portal for Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their partners. Both serving and former Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel and their partners can ...

BFSWS strive to make positive and lasting differences to families, children and adults overseas...

All passengers arriving in England from all international destinations will be required to present a negative COVID-19 test result before departure, from the 14th January.  Read the latest guidance on COVID-19 testing for Service fami...

From 1 July 2021, the way in which the Armed Forces’ Local Overseas Allowance (LOA) is calculated will be changing. The changes will make the allowance more transparent, fairer to all Service personnel, and improve oversight. This modernisati...

RN FPS Information Support have been working closely with Army HIVE on the iHIVE project. This resource is available for all three services and is a dedicated HIVE support for personnel and their families going overseas.   For mo...