Future Accommodation Model pilot supports Lee, Army SSgt, into the perfect Service Family Accommodation for his blended family

 

Watch Lee share his story about how, with support from the FAM pilot, he’s eligible to receive needs-based Service Family Accommodation with his long term established partner, baby and children that stay with him on a regular basis:

https://youtu.be/q7wcU7_YDlQ (please view video in Google Chrome for best usability)

As the FAM pilot enters its final year, we continue to look at how the offer has supported Service personnel. One of its biggest benefits is the fact that it applies equally to personnel whether single, married, in a civil partnership, long term established relationship, and those who have children over 80 nights per calendar year.

This means that Service personnel assigned to a pilot site, who are eligible, can choose the accommodation that best suits their needs, whether they want to live closer to a particular school or nursery, on the base, in town with their friends or somewhere they and their partner can both easily commute from.

Defence recognises that the way people live and work is changing and the FAM pilot reflects this. With FAM, personnel can still select Single Living Accommodation (SLA) or Service Family Accommodation (SFA), but they can also choose to live in private rental accommodation or buy their own home with support from the MOD.

You can find out more about FAM on GOV.UK.

You can also visit Discover My Benefits to find out which FAM payments, allowances and support could apply to your personal situation.