NCL Waiting Room: Armed Forces Community

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  • Support for families in the British Armed Forces Community.
  • Includes charities, websites, information, guidance & advice.
  • Topics include housing, bereavement, education & health. 

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Published: 07/10/24

Description

This page has resources to support children, young people and families who are members of the British Armed Forces Community.

Find help, support, advice, information and guidance for navigating both serving and civilian life challenges. 

Examples of topics include: 

  • Housing 
  • Health services 
  • Education and childcare
  • Navigating family life
  • Employment
  • Leaving the service
  • Bereavement
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Recommended resources for the Armed Forces Community:

Little Troopers

Little Troopers

A charity supporting children with parents in the British Armed Forces by providing resources for self-sufficient support during separation.
National Groups / Website
Naval Families Federation

Naval Families Federation

Website providing confidential support for RN and RM families that is outside of the formal Naval Service structure.
National Groups / Website
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Reading Force

Organisation that brings families in the Armed Forces closer together through reading.
National Groups / Website
Forces Children's Trust

Forces Children's Trust

Charity assisting dependent children whose father or mother has died or sustained life-changing injuries whilst serving as a member of the Armed Forces.
National Groups / Website
Armed Forces Education Trust

Armed Forces Education Trust

A charity working for children and young adults whose education has been compromised or put at risk as a result of parents’ past or current service in our Armed Forces.
National Groups / Website
Scotty's Little Soldiers

Scotty's Little Soldiers

Charity supporting bereaved military children, young people and their families by providing practical support, relief from grief, guidance throughout childhood and respite.
National Groups / Website
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The Service Children's Progression Alliance

A partnership of organisations focused on improving outcomes for children from Armed Forces families, hosted by the University of Winchester and supported by the Ministry of Defence (MoD).
National Groups / Website

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