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What is AFF? What do we do? How can we help you? Find out more about who we are, who we're here for and how you can get in touch for support 👇

Have you signed up to receive AFF's flagship magazine Army&You through your door? If you submit the form before 11th May, you might win a set of AirPods or an iPad. aff.org.uk/about-aff/army… Giveaway only applies to new sign ups. #ArmyMagazine #ArmyLife @ArmyandYou

If you’re leaving SFA for a new location, book your compulsory pre-move-out appt in good time. It should be carried out a minimum of 30 working days before your move-out appt. It helps you see what's needed to get the house up to move-out standard. aff.org.uk/advice/housing…

Are you an Army family that includes children with special educational needs and disabilities? You may want to share your thoughts on the Government's SEND reform proposals. The consultation closes on 18 May. consult.education.gov.uk/send-strategy-… #ArmyLife #SEND

AFF is going to be at the Army v Navy Rugby match at Twickenham on 2 May. We'll have a stall and staff available to answer questions and provide support. We look forward to seeing you there. Good luck Army! #ArmyRugby #ArmySport #ArmyLife #ArmyEvents

Tomorrow Suli, one of AFF's Foreign & Commonwealth advisors will be hosting our monthly brief. If you are unable to attend this session, please send any questions to our F&C team at fcsupport@aff.org.uk microsoft.com/microsoft-team… Meeting ID 👉334 175 689 454 57 Passcode 👉w5mf3xn9

It's time to Purple Up! 💜 Today, we wear the colour purple to celebrate and recognise our Service children, who face unique the challenges of military life. Have you picked purple today? Share your best outfits in the comments! #PurpleUpDay #PurpleUp #ArmyFamilies #MotMC

@EmertonKatrina @mod_dio @PinnacleSF @SSAFA_NYorks Good afternoon Katrina, thank you for mentioning this to us, I have sent this to our housing team. If you would like any assistance with this, please send our team the images and more information via email housingsupport@aff.org.uk best wishes, Bryony

Raised this disgusting cooker at March in. Told by HO it was acceptable standard!! 🤢 Raised on 14 day report and told because we signed for it nothing we can do. Just wondering if you’d want to come for dinner while we discuss? @mod_dio @PinnacleSF @The_AFF @SSAFA_NYorks

#ArmySupport The Families Federations had a positive meeting with the Defence Medical Welfare Service team to discuss the programme they are leading on supporting the military bereaved & our recent grant from the AFCFT for a Covenant Awareness Programme. dmws.org.uk/supporting-mil…

Received your assignment order? It’s important to apply for SFA as soon as poss to give yourself the best chance of a smooth move, especially during the summer. You can start planning your removal because you only need a location, not the full address. aff.org.uk/advice/housing…

#ArmyFamilies #ArmyLife #ArmyImmigration All non-UK serving personnel are now able to create a UKVI account and access an eVisa. Once you have an eVisa you can request a share code to prove your right to live and work in the UK. 📋🪪 tinyurl.com/FCvisaUpdate

Never Such Innocence is hosting a competition for children aged 8 to 18, celebrating the Month of the Military Child. To get involved, create a poem or piece of art inspired by ‘winds of change’. This competition closes on 1 May, so start creating now. armyandyou.co.uk/competition-fo…

Last week our F&C Specialist visited the Home Office. The focus was on immigration rules for people who medically discharge with less than 4 years’ service. Currently the rules don't grant settlement - AFF wants to change this. Have any questionss? Email fcsupport@aff.org.uk

#ArmyFamilies New funding has been announced to help Service personnel and families better understand the Armed Forces Covenant. 💵👨‍👩‍👦 A £370,000 grant will support a new Covenant Awareness Programme, delivered by the Families Federations. Read More 👉aff.org.uk/news/covenant-…

Now is your last chance to have your say before the FAMCAS 2026 survey closes. To check if you've been invited to take part tools.mod.uk/survey-front-e… This survey allows Service families to give important feedback to the MOD on military life. surveys.mod.uk/index.php/5525…

Shades of light pink have been added to the new colour palette for SFA. For a link to the updated range and more information about the rules 👉aff.org.uk/advice/housing…

Have you signed up for Army&You? 📝 Our distribution method has changed, so if you'd like to receive the summer edition of Army&You through your letterbox, please follow the link and fill in the form for a chance to win a set of Apple AirPods or an iPad! armyandyou.co.uk/sign-up-to-rec…

The Health and Additional Needs section of our website has been updated with more information on children’s wellbeing and mental health. If you have any questions or concerns regarding healh and additional needs, please contact healthsupport@aff.org.uk aff.org.uk/advice/health-…

JOB ALERT: AFF is seeking a Foreign & Commonwealth Advisor who understands Armed Forces life & immigration challenges faced by the non-UK community. aff.org.uk/current-job-va…

Today marks the beginning of Month of the Military Child. 👩‍👩‍👦‍👦 This month is about what we can do to support the children within Army families. aff.org.uk/advice/educati… If you need any support for your child, please contact educationsupport@aff.org.uk

Induction hobs have been installed in some SFA as part of recent improvements. You'll need compatible cookware for this. You can check whether a property has an induction hob via the e1132 form. If you have any questions, you can email housingsupport@aff.org.uk #ArmyHousing