Healthcare - Signposting of servicesEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 30, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Members of the Armed Forces community were finding it hard to identify the health services available to them. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community may require access to a range of health and wellbeing services provided by the NHS and the charity sector. However, the […]
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Cross-cutting - Identifying members of the Armed Forces communityScotlandCovenant disadvantage July 29, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children were not always being identified by schools, making it more challenging to understand their needs. What was the situation? Schools need to know which of their children have a parent in the Armed Forces, so that those Service children can be supported. However, schools are not always […]
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Healthcare - Signposting of servicesEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 28, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Members of the Armed Forces community are not always aware of the support available to them in their area. What was the situation? Members of the Armed Forces community may require support across a range of areas, such as healthcare, housing, and education, particularly when they relocate with the […]
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Education - School admissionsScotlandCovenant disadvantage July 23, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Serving families who relocated to Scotland faced challenges accessing information about schools and education support. What was the situation? Service families are often required to relocate with the Armed Forces. When relocating, they are likely to need information about schools, accommodation, and the support available in their new area. […]
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Education - Children's wellbeingEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 21, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children needed support for their wellbeing and social development during periods of deployment and transition. What was the situation? North Yorkshire has a large Armed Forces community, with many Service children attending schools in the county. They can experience periods of uncertainty during the deployment of their serving […]
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Education - Children's wellbeingEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 21, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children relocated by the Armed Forces faced difficulties building friendships. What was the situation? A Year 2 child moved to Walbottle Village Primary School near Newcastle, after their family was relocated there by the Armed Forces. Teachers at the school were concerned about whether Service children in general […]
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Education - School admissionsEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 14, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage Service children relocated by the Armed Forces faced challenges accessing school places. What was the situation? Families in the Armed Forces are often required to relocate mid-year or at short notice. As a result, it can be challenging for them to secure school places in their new area, especially […]
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Healthcare - Accessing care & waiting listsEnglandCovenant disadvantage July 13, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A Service child’s orthodontic treatment was delayed due to repeated relocations disrupting his place on waiting lists. What was the situation? A child with a parent in the Armed Forces required NHS orthodontic treatment. However, the family was required to relocate several times due to military service. Every time […]
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Healthcare - Accessing care & waiting listsEnglandCovenant disadvantage May 21, 2026
A case study about Covenant disadvantage A Service child returning to the UK mid-way though orthodontic treatment faced barriers in continuing their orthodontic care. What was the situation? A child with a parent in the Armed Forces had been receiving orthodontic treatment in Saudi Arabia, after their parents were posted there. When the family returned […]
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