How satisfied are you with family life while serving overseas?

As the Overseas Survey draws to a close on 30 August 2025, MOD are making one final call to hear from Armed Forces families living overseas. These insights are vital in shaping the support, services, and policies that matter most to them.

Whether it’s childcare, education, employment or military life in general—their  voice makes a difference https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/458476?lang=en (link to survey).

Also a reminder to everyone that, for anyone who hasn’t had a chance to take part yet, there’s still time. It only takes a few minutes, and feedback is invaluable.

MOD would like to say a big thank you to everyone who’s already shared their experiences. Their contribution will help the MOD to build a clearer, stronger picture of life overseas.

Every response counts.

Recruit for Spouses latest newsletter: Career Support Events and more!

 

The latest Recruit for Spouses newsletter has been published, and is available to read online at: recruit4spouses.cmail19.com/t/r-e-tklklrid-bdhxuluhh-a/

NAAFI: 2025 Welfare Returns figures

NAAFI are excited to share that they’ve announced their 2025 Welfare Returns figures - when people shop at NAAFI facilities, any surplus they earn is given back directly to the communities they serve.

This year alone, they’ve generated £110,435 for local garrisons and communities across seven of their locations:

• Ascension Island
• Brunei
• The Falkland Islands
• Germany
• Poland
• Bahrain
• Royal Navy Ships

You can read more in NAAFI’s latest blog post here: https://naafi.co.uk/a-year-of-giving-back-welfare-returns-2025/

And find out more on the NAAFI website: https://naafi.co.uk/

Scotland: Back to school worries? Parent Club tips for all ages

Back to school worries? 

Parent Club have tips & advice to help calm any nerves about going back to school as well as tips for supporting your child’s mental health 

Help if your child feels unable to go to school

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Scotland: Sign up to Neighbourhood Watch

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Scotland: Breathing Space for anyone over age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety

Breathing Space are a free, confidential, phone and webchat service for anyone in Scotland over the age of 16 experiencing low mood, depression or anxiety.

Breathing Space is funded by the Scottish Government’s Mental Health Unit and the service is operationally managed by NHS 24.

Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland. Open up when you're feeling down - phone 0800 83 85 87

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Lothian: Lothian Veterans Centre

**Please note the change of venue**

Roll Along to our BACON ROLL MORNING

Friday the 22nd August at Lothians Veterans Centre

Come along meet new people, catch up with friends, have a laugh and maybe win at the raffle

If you would like to join us please let the team know what you would like on your roll by 12PM on THURSDAY 21st August

Please reply using the details: Email contact@lvc.scot or Call 0131 660 5537

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York: Baby Drop in Clinics

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York: Open Age York Women's 5 a Side Football

 

Are you wanting to give football a go, or maybe you used to play and you want to get back into it, then come along to our friendly 5-a-side football group.

We play every Thursday 6-7pm at York Sport.
All abilities and fitness levels welcome.

This is a friendly group of mostly over 25's with a mixture of football experience (ranging from none to semi pro). Our aim is to bring ladies together for an hour of football fun.

Anyone is welcome to come down and see if you like it. 

DM for further information  www.facebook.com/groups/1679151352462158/

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Midlothian: Are you a parent living in Midlothian?

Do you need an Elementary Food and Hygiene certificate to prepare yourself for returning to employment in hospitality?

Sign up for a 2 half day REHIS course that will cover topics such as hygiene in preparation, cooking and storage of food and current food legislation.

Dates: 10th and 11th September

Time: 9.30am–2.00pm

Venue: Strathesk Primary School 4 Eastfield Farm Road Penicuik EH26 8EZ

Participants must attend both sessions

For more information on eligibility for the course and to book, please email: cll@midlothian.gov.uk or call 0131 270 8900.

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