Homes grown
More and more military are buying their own homes thanks to an Armed Forces “Home a loan” scheme.
Covenant in action
NHS Coronavirus Updates for the Armed Forces Community
31 March, 2020
The NHS are now producing regular Coronavirus Updates for the Armed Forces Community, relevant for Service Personnel, Families and Veterans. The most recent version, dated 6 April , is at the link.
Have your say: armed forces community survey
Forces in Mind Trust and the Local Government Association have commissioned a survey on how local covenant pledges are being delivered; complete the survey and have your say
Bell rings inviting bids for this year’s Education Support Fund
UK state schools can bid for extra support for service families’ children from the MOD Education Support Fund before 30 September 2016
More bosses back our armed forces
The number of employers who support our armed forces by signing the Armed Forces Covenant is about to reach the 1,000 milestone
Forces help to buy supports nearly 7,000 military personnel
Forces Help to Buy allows military personnel to borrow up to half of their salary towards buying their first home or moving up the property ladder
Prince Harry and George W. Bush: overcoming social taboos is key to healing the invisible wounds
HRH Prince Harry was joined by former US President George W Bush at a symposium on invisible wounds held as part of the 2016 Invictus Games.
How is the covenant working in your local area?
Complete the Forces in Mind Trust and the Local Government Association survey to help shape future delivery of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Army Reserve drives opportunity for unemployed
Army Reserve and civilian employment agency Pertemps announce a new partnership to help reservists and service leavers into employment
Have your say: complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) by 3 May
FamCAS covers issues that impact service families and shapes the work of the Armed Forces Covenant.
The English Second Other Language (ESOL) foundation course for Ex Gurkha families living in Doncaster
The Doncaster ESOL foundation course provided English language support to some of the 450 Ex Gurkha families living in Doncaster.