The Army Families Federation (AFF) works hard to improve the quality of life for ALL family members of a soldier serving in the British Army
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Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) helps eligible Forces personnel with boarding school fees so your child doesn’t have to be uprooted every time Service life means a family move. Not every application is straightforward so a team was formed to give expert advice if needed.
Like all pay & allowance queries, your first point of contact is your unit HR. But if you need to talk to the CEA advisory helpdesk you should email [email protected] Include your name, rank, number & unit to help the team answer as accurately as possible.
Applying to university but your family’s been assigned overseas? AFF has tips for you from UCAS, including, where to flag on the UCAS form that you are a Service family so you can be correctly identified as ordinarily resident in the UK. aff.org.uk/advice/education-…
The 2026 Field of Remembrance opens on 30 October at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens (National Memorial Arboretum).
The event is open to the public and the field will remain open 10am to 4pm daily until 15 November.
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AFF is running an immigration drop-in at Larkhill Garrison on 27 October.
Qualified immigration advisor Suli will be on hand between 10.30am and 12.30pm to answer questions on all areas of the immigration process.
The event is open to Service personnel and their families.
Is your child moving up to secondary school in September 2027?. In England the deadline is 31 October. Families in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland should check the requirements set by their local authority or education authority.
dcs.school/2026/10/09/school…
Our Housing Specialist Cat highlights the importance of the families’ voice in decisions about military housing in the latest DIO Housing Matters podcast. Discussion covers the issue of SFA availability for those in established long-term relationships. youtube.com/watch?v=gMfaY5Cj…
If you see damp or mould in your SFA you should report it to Pinnacle if you see it returning. AFF has its own mould database. It helps us collect evidence & confirm if a property has been reported before. But make sure you report to Pinnacle first. pinnacleservicefamilies.co.u…
If you’re currently dealing with mental or emotional health issues you can find resources in the Health and Additional Needs section of aff.org.uk and the Discover My Benefits Families Hub.
🔊 The autumn edition of Army&You is OUT NOW! 🔊
We look at how children & young people are affected by their parents’ military service. And we have some great giveaways. Do tickets to the Festive Good Food Show with top TV chefs whet your appetite? aff.org.uk/news/the-adventur…
Our Chief Executive, Collette Musgrave, is moving on after six years in the role & 10 years with AFF. We thank her for her leadership & dedication & wish her well as she moves into the veterans charity sector.
Read more 👉 aff.org.uk/news/aff-chief-ex…
Forces family in England with children in state education (Reception - Year 11)? Tell the school your Service status before the school census on 1 Oct. Schools can receive £360 Service Pupil Premium per Service child to give pastoral support. aff.org.uk/advice/education-…
DIO has launched a Red Tape Challenge giving Service families the chance to highlight and help remove outdated housing rules.
Find out more: aff.org.uk/news/plan-to-cut-…
Do you have any questions regarding immigration?
On Monday 21 September 2026 Suli, one of our qualified immigration advisors, will be hosting an in-person brief.
If you are unable to attend, you can contact the team via email at [email protected]
If you are the widow, widower, partner, parent, child or sibling of a Service person who died whilst serving, you may be eligible for a free return rail journey to attend Remembrance Weekend events on 7-8 November. aff.org.uk/news/free-travel-…
