Announcements

New Videos Launched Supporting Families Moving Overseas!

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:45:11 GMT

Naval Families Federation have launched three brand new videos supporting families moving overseas. As part of the Valuing Forces Families Overseas (VFFO) project, a suite of videos have been produced to assist serving personnel and families who are ...(read more)

Primary School Aged Childcare Overseas (PSACO) Allowance launches January 2026

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:32:45 GMT

The PSACO Allowance, will be available to eligible Service families in overseas locations where the Defence Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Allowance eligibility criteria cannot be met. What is the PSACO Allowance? The PSACO Allowance is the final phase o...(read more)

BFBS TV - Exclusively for British Forces Communities Overseas

RN Forum Moderator — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:35:19 GMT

BFBS TV is specially created for British Forces communities overseas which offers you the best of current UK TV, and more, all in one place. From the latest movie premieres to big ticket live sport from all the major providers, new headline series to...(read more)

Service families, help us to better understand the needs, wants, and wishes of children, young people, families and individuals overseas!

RN Forum Moderator — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:48:37 GMT

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...(read more)

Defence update on the overseas families survey 2023

RN Forum Moderator — Thu, 09 May 2024 15:56:01 GMT

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...(read more)

Accompanied LTR(E) Overseas pilot (limited locations)

RN Forum Moderator — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:09:52 GMT

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’...(read more)

Assigned overseas? We want to hear your views on Service family life.

RN Forum Moderator — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:45:23 GMT

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...(read more)

Looking for Somewhere to Host a Social or Networking Event?

RN Forum Moderator — Sun, 02 Jul 2023 10:10:59 GMT

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...(read more)

MOD Virtual School

RN Forum Moderator — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 08:25:34 GMT

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. ...(read more)

Based in Cyprus? Free Online Business Start-up Courses

RN Forum Moderator — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 18:11:09 GMT

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...(read more)

BFSWS-Private Fostering

RN Forum Moderator — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:11:46 GMT

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...(read more)

NFF - Overseas Survey Report

Naval Families Federation — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 15:49:20 GMT

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...(read more)

Nepali Domestic and Sexual Abuse Service Resource

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 20:13:59 GMT

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...(read more)

Update for Indefinite Leave to Enter (ILE) Applications

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 16:30:00 GMT

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 ...(read more)

Updated guidance from the Home Office about the EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS) for EU nationals married to Service Personnel

RN Forum Moderator — Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:27:57 GMT

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. (read more)