A blog from Army&You’s spring 2025 edition by Gemma Antcliffe Undergoing IVF is challenging, but for military families, it comes with unique obstacles. Frequent relocations and deployments mean that even deeply personal experiences like fertility treatment are affected by circumstances beyond your control – I know this first-hand. In 2016, while my husband was stationed […] The post BlogSpot – A journey of resilience and community appeared first on Army&You ..read more

In this edition’s Army&You and Reading Force Book Club, service children tell us what they thought of The Snowman Code by Simon Stephenson. HENRY, AGED 8 I have used Reading Force since I was little. Getting books in the post to share with my family, reading together and creating a scrapbook is something that can […] The post Book Club: Unique friendship appeared first on Army&You ..read more

The beginning of a new year brings with it the opportunity to take stock and re-evaluate. Whether you are thinking of changing your job, embarking on a new fitness regime or just looking for ways to improve your army life, there are many avenues of support available. We’re here to help. The Army Families Federation […] The post A word from: AFF Chief Executive – time to re-evaluate appeared first on Army&You ..read more

The MOD has published a booklet signposting the benefits and help available for reservists and their families. It features information on healthcare and welfare services, childcare, military discounts and career support. Reserve service can take many different forms and commitment types. But whatever the role and commitment type, reservists and their families are entitled to […] The post Booklet for reservists appeared first on Army&You ..read more

Lifeworks Families is a free employment support programme for family members of serving personnel, reservists and veterans. Every aspect of the job application process is covered to help you to get back to work or enhance your career. Launched in 2011, the Lifeworks course from Royal British Legion Industries (RBLI) has helped almost 6,000 veterans […] The post The right tools to secure the right job appeared first on Army&You ..read more

Could your army family be happier, healthier or wealthier? Make this the year you take action to improve your life and boost your wellbeing. Jill Misson reports… According to the most recent Families Continuous Attitude Survey, only 47 per cent of service families are satisfied with their quality of life. It’s a sobering thought that […] The post The path to happiness appeared first on Army&You ..read more

Last year the government announced it would apply 20 per cent VAT to private school fees across the UK, causing concern among some army families about how this might affect their children’s education. Many of you provided us with evidence on how this change would affect you, which helped us to submit a response to […] The post Fill in our survey on VAT on school fees appeared first on Army&You ..read more

Enter our sensational spring giveaways! Take a look at what you can win courtesy of Army&You! We have sourced some fabulous prizes for this spring’s Army&You. If you’re a British army family, regular or reserve, just open the form, choose as many giveaways as you would like to enter, complete your details and submit! One […] The post Enter our Spring 2025 giveaways appeared first on Army&You ..read more

Many of you may have seen in the news that the Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in England and Wales owned by Annington and leased by the MOD has been bought back so that MOD/DIO will once again own the housing stock in all of the UK. Because it leased housing in England and Wales, DIO […] The post SFA homes buy-back – what next? appeared first on Army&You ..read more

A new online magazine has been launched to provide support and resources for young people in military families when they set out in their first job or business venture. Career Pursuit CIC and the Forces Employment Charity collaborated to produce Your Future with the aim of giving 16 to 24-year-olds the most relevant and up-to-date […] The post Youth career support appeared first on Army&You ..read more