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<?xml-stylesheet type="text/xsl" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/utility/feedstylesheets/atom.xsl" media="screen"?><feed xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xml:lang="en-US"><title type="html">Announcements</title><subtitle type="html" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/atom</id><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements" /><link rel="self" type="application/atom+xml" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/atom" /><generator uri="http://telligent.com" version="12.0.0.15013">Telligent Community (Build: 12.0.0.15013)</generator><updated>2025-09-25T13:52:57Z</updated><entry><title>Foreign Travel Advice</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/foreign_5f00_travel_5f00_advice" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/foreign_5f00_travel_5f00_advice</id><published>2025-10-10T11:30:17Z</published><updated>2025-10-10T11:30:17Z</updated><content type="html">Prior to going overseas, take a look at the GOV.UK page regarding Foreign Travel which provides advice and warnings about travel abroad, including entry requirements, safety and security, health risks and legal differences.
You can also set up notifi...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/foreign_5f00_travel_5f00_advice"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=12092&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN FPS HQ</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/rnrmwinfo</uri></author><category term="Travel" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Travel" /><category term="Foreign" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Foreign" /><category term="advice" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/advice" /><category term="Gov.uk" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Gov-uk" /></entry><entry><title>UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/uk_5f00_ghic" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/uk_5f00_ghic</id><published>2025-10-10T11:24:34Z</published><updated>2025-10-10T11:24:34Z</updated><content type="html">The UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) lets you get necessary state healthcare in the European Economic Area (EEA), and some other countries, on the same basis as a resident of that country. This may be free or it may require a payment equivalent...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/uk_5f00_ghic"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=12091&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN FPS HQ</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/rnrmwinfo</uri></author><category term="EHIC" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/EHIC" /><category term="Insurance" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Insurance" /><category term="uk" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/uk" /><category term="card" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/card" /><category term="GHIC" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/GHIC" /><category term="global" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/global" /><category term="Health" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Health" /></entry><entry><title>Travel Insurance</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/travel-insurance" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/travel-insurance</id><published>2025-10-10T11:11:54Z</published><updated>2025-10-10T11:11:54Z</updated><content type="html">It is always a good idea to take out travel insurance to provide some support should dates need to change or your trip is cancelled. It is also worthwhile to add your Serving Person to this should the be on leave from work to ensure they are covered ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/travel-insurance"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=12090&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>RN FPS HQ</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/rnrmwinfo</uri></author><category term="Travel" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Travel" /><category term="Insurance" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Insurance" /></entry><entry><title>Short Term Families Accommodation</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/short-term-accommodation" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/short-term-accommodation</id><published>2025-10-01T12:47:54Z</published><updated>2025-10-01T12:47:54Z</updated><content type="html">Short Term Families Accommodation (STFAC), also know as Contact Housing or Navy Mews, can be found across the UK and Overseas.
These properties are normally Service Families Accommodation that have been selected to use as STAFC. Properties are fully ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/short-term-accommodation"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=11991&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>ASK INFO</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/askinfo</uri></author><category term="Contact" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Contact" /><category term="term" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/term" /><category term="families" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/families" /><category term="accommodation" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/accommodation" /><category term="SHORT" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/SHORT" /><category term="housing" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/housing" /></entry><entry><title>Homecomings</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/travel-advice-for-homecomings" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/travel-advice-for-homecomings</id><published>2025-09-29T09:28:08Z</published><updated>2025-09-29T09:28:08Z</updated><content type="html">If your Serving Person is away for a period of time on Operational Deployment the Unit they are with will probably organise a Homecoming Event for families and friends. 
Due to the nature of security around Operational Deployment you may find informa...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/travel-advice-for-homecomings"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=11901&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>ASK INFO</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/askinfo</uri></author><category term="Homecoming" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Homecoming" /><category term="deployment" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/deployment" /></entry><entry><title>Blue Light Card for MOD Personnel</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/blue-light-discount" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/blue-light-discount</id><published>2025-09-25T13:28:16Z</published><updated>2025-09-25T13:28:16Z</updated><content type="html">Travel&amp;nbsp;can be made easier using the Blue Light Card for amazing savings on hotels, holiday insurance, and accommodation, to fantastic offers on car hire, short breaks, and cruises, there&amp;rsquo;s something for every type of getaway. 
Whether you&amp;amp;...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/blue-light-discount"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=11887&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>ASK INFO</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/askinfo</uri></author><category term="Travel" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Travel" /><category term="experiences" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/experiences" /><category term="hotels" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/hotels" /><category term="discounts" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/discounts" /><category term="car rental" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/car%2brental" /><category term="Days Out" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Days%2bOut" /><category term="flights" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/flights" /></entry><entry><title>Defence Discount Service</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/defence-discount-service" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/defence-discount-service</id><published>2025-09-25T13:02:20Z</published><updated>2025-09-25T13:02:20Z</updated><content type="html">Planning your next adventure just got easier with the Defence Discount Service!
If you&amp;#39;re a member of the Armed Forces, a partner, spouse, or a veteran, DDS are here to support you with savings and support.
From amazing savings on hotels, holiday...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/defence-discount-service"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=11886&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>ASK INFO</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/askinfo</uri></author><category term="Travel" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Travel" /><category term="experiences" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/experiences" /><category term="hotels" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/hotels" /><category term="discounts" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/discounts" /><category term="car rental" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/car%2brental" /><category term="Days Out" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Days%2bOut" /><category term="flights" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/flights" /></entry><entry><title>HM Forces Railcard</title><link rel="alternate" type="text/html" href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/hm-forces-railcard" /><id>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/hm-forces-railcard</id><published>2025-09-25T12:52:57Z</published><updated>2025-09-25T12:52:57Z</updated><content type="html">What is the HM Forces Railcard?
The HM Forces Railcard costs &amp;pound;21 and it&amp;#39;ll save you 1/3 on most rail fares throughout Great Britain for a whole year. That works out to under &amp;pound;2 a month for huge savings. You&amp;#39;re eligible if you&amp;#39;re a member ...(&lt;a href="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/posts/hm-forces-railcard"&gt;read more&lt;/a&gt;)&lt;img src="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/aggbug?PostID=11885&amp;AppID=328&amp;AppType=Weblog&amp;ContentType=0" width="1" height="1"&gt;</content><author><name>ASK INFO</name><uri>https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/members/askinfo</uri></author><category term="Rail" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/Rail" /><category term="card" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/card" /><category term="train" scheme="https://forum.royalnavy.mod.uk/topics/travel/b/announcements/archive/tags/train" /></entry></feed>