Our phone lines are currently experiencing technical difficulties. We will update you here when they are up and running again. If you need to contact us, please email [email protected] or get in touch on our website here 👉 aff.org.uk/contact/

#ArmyFamilies #ArmySupport #ArmyLife Our Overseas Manager Esther had her first meeting with SSgt Louise Hoyle, the new Army Welfare Worker in British Forces Brunei. It was a useful talk ahead of the unit rotation and she was updated on other minor units based in the region.

Pinnacle has produced a list of Housing Officers with contact information to provide support for families living in SFA in the UK. 👉 aff.org.uk/advice/housing… They can help at times like move-in appointments or move-out and can advise on SFA-related issues.

Work on a housing stock condition survey of 1,000 SFA homes is due to begin on Monday. 👉 aff.org.uk/news/housing-s… Properties of different types, age and condition are being selected for inspection at 20 sites between now and September. #militaryhousing #armyfamilies

#ArmyLife Katherine, one of our Foreign & Commonwealth team's qualified immigration advisors, will be running a brief on 29 July from 7-8pm UK time. Website 👉 microsoft.com/microsoft-team… The Meeting ID 👉 hB9S2M2Q

#Acronyms #ArmyAcronyms #ArmyLife If you are new to army life the number of acronyms can be very confusing. If you live in SFA, SSFA or SLA, this acronym may used often. Let us know of any other acronyms you think everyone should know!

#ArmyFamilies #ArmyLife #ArmyEvents On Thursday 24 July AFF Manager England Carole Rudd will be at Yeovilton Families Day to answer your questions about Army life. We hope to see you there!

AFF is aware of the situation in Cyprus where a wildfire has broken out in the Limassol area. Army personnel in the Sovereign Base Area have been advised to contact their UWO if they have been directly affected. We are helping to signpost Army families where needed.

It’s the time of year when many Army families are on the move to new assignments. There are allowances to help you with the extra expense relocation involves, including subsistence and accommodation. For details on relocation allowances & DE rates👉 tinyurl.com/AFFallowances

#ArmyLife Are you having problems with your eVisa showing an incorrect date of expiry or does it say 'Armed Forces' instead of 'settled'?  Is this preventing you from working, travelling, or proving your right to rent?  Please get in touch with the F&C team.

#ArmyFAQ #ArmyLife #ServingPersonnel If you have any questions for our Foreign & Commonwealth Specialist, we'll be hosting a Q&A session on our Instagram stories 9am-2pm on Tuesday 12 August. Send us your questions via the 'ask me anything' box and they'll be posted to our story

Advice from MoneyHelper on #finfluencers

Someone looks happy! He’s heard you no longer need written permission before getting a pet or bringing one into your SFA home. Just register it via the in-home request form on Pinnacle Service Families. Permission is only needed if the type/number of pets doesn’t meet criteria.

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Please join us in remembering those who served, and the families who were caught up in the war in the Far East.

Summer churn – the busiest time in the Army for moving home – is here. Pinnacle and DIO have issued guidance to help your move go as smoothly as possible. 👉 tinyurl.com/MIMOadvice