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December 2, 2024

AFCAS 2025 – Share your voice, shape your future


The Armed Forces Continuous Attitudes Survey (AFCAS) 2025 has reached its midway point and has been open for 11 weeks. This means there’s still time to complete the survey.   

This survey is a safe space for you to share your thoughts and experiences on areas that matter the most to you, such as working and living conditions, and family life. 

How can I complete AFCAS?

To find out if you’re in the sample to take part in AFCAS 2025, and to access the survey, visit our online tool. If you are not part of this year’s sample, the tool will give you the option to complete a shorter survey. You’ll be asked to enter your Service number, which is case sensitive, and can use your personal or MODNET device. Please be assured that both surveys are confidential.

How can AFCAS benefit me? 

The annual AFCAS survey is a useful way for Defence to hear your views and experiences about life in the Armed Forces. Your feedback will help to shape Defence policy and initiatives, in areas such as training, support, and to improve daily aspects of Service life. 

 For information about last year’s results, read the full report on GOV.UK.

Your voice is important 

The more people we hear from, the more evidence Defence will have to better understand your challenges and make decisions that benefit you and your family.  

Help us understand where to prioritise making further changes, tell us what is working well for you and what could be better.

Complete AFCAS 2025. 

Forres: FREE Activities and Digital support for families

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Grantham: Ready for a new you?





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Edinburgh: Army Individual Education & Resettlement Officer Vacancy at Redford Barracks


Army - Individual Education & Resettlement Officer (IERO)

Ministry of Defence
Royal Arillery Barracks, Woolwich OR Redford Barracks, Edinburgh
Salary : £36,530
Closes : 11:55 pm on Monday 9th December 2024
Reference : 378830

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Beaulieu: Bucklers Hard Crisp Days, Cosy Moments and rich History

 




As the days grow shorter and the leaves turn golden brown - unwind as you meander through the village, taking in the river view and passing boats.

Whether you're tracing the shipbuilding history or simply enjoying the beauty of the changing season, an autumn visit to Buckler's Hard offers a perfect blend of nature and heritage. Plus, with October half-term just round the corner, it's a great time to enjoy a family day out!

Click HERE for more information

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Hullavington: December & January newsletter and upcoming events

Please click the image above to read this issue online.

Highlights include:

  • Christmas quizzes
  • Film nights
  • Regular groups in the village
  • January 'beat the blues' quiz

Plus the following events:

Scotland: NHS Inform We'll Keep You Right - Not sure where to go or who to see

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Moray: Introductory Guidance and support for Neurodiversity

Free Neurodiversity workshops are now live, these introductory workshops can help parents & carers who:
- Would like to learn more about neurodivergence
- Are looking for an introduction to understand the challenges and strengths of being neurodivergent
- Are looking for practical strategies to use in daily life
- Would like resources and tools to help them at home and in school

For Moray Parents & Carers - book a spot through The Parent Project page  exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project](http://exchange-counselling.com/the-parent-project..

Are you a Parent or Carer from a different area? You can join these workshops free by booking a place at: exchange-counselling.com/community-family-support](http://exchange-counselling.com/community-family-support...

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Edinburgh: Forces Families Jobs showing more than a thousand vacancies in the Edinburgh area

Forces Families Jobs is the go-to place for training, employment and volunteer roles for family members of currently serving UK military personnel.

Apply for jobs and access employment and training opportunities with companies and organisations who are forces family friendly.

You can use this website with confidence in knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.

Jobs available in Edinburgh 👉 Jobs in Edinburgh - Forces Families Jobs


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Fylde: Gift Appeal 2024 for Fylde Kids Christmas

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