Information provided by Weeton HIVE
May 7, 2026
Defence Update on Long-term relationships: Closing the gap on allowances
If you’re in a long-term relationship, a range of allowances and support are now available to you – the same as your married or civil-partnered colleagues.
What’s changed?
Many allowances were only available to Service Personnel who were married or in a civil partnership. That wasn’t fair – not everyone wants to get married, even when they’re in a committed relationship.
From 1 May 2026, if you are in a Long-Term Relationship (Established) – known as an LTR(E) – you can claim allowances and provisions that were previously unavailable to you, just like your married colleagues.
Sarah Houghton, Director Armed Forces People Policy said:
“This is a real step forward for our people and their families. Around 20,000 Service Personnel are set to benefit – with those in long-term relationships being treated the same way as married colleagues, for ten allowances.”
Which allowances and provisions are affected?
The following are now available to Service Personnel in an LTR(E):
- Disturbance Expense (DE)
- Duty Travel
- Get You Home (Travel)
- Home to Duty Travel
- HM Forces Railcards
- Longer Separation Allowance (LSA)
- MOD Passport provisions
- Movement and Storage of Personal Effects (MSPE)
- Subsistence
HM Forces Railcards and MOD-provided UK passports for service travel can also be extended to your partner, where eligibility criteria are met.
Are there still some allowances not covered?
Shropshire: Veterans Woodland Family Fun Day - 11 July
Information provided by Central HIVE Hub
Bovington: Tank Museum annual pass and concessionary tickets for garrison personnel & families
To find out about the Tank Museum and what events are coming up click HERE
An Annual Pass allows you to visit The Tank Museum as many times as you want for a year (excluding Special Event days). Every regular admission ticket purchased including Access All Areas and Experience Days automatically comes with an Annual Pass.
All Special Event tickets also include an Annual Pass.
Bovington Garrison Concessionary Tickets - Tank Museum FREE entry
Concessionary ticket management is via Guardroom, Allenby Barracks Tickets are available for military personnel and service families living or working at Bovington
For personnel & families at Lulworth camp, Tickets are available via the Lulworth Camp Guardroom
1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. MOD personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum.
Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.
Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.
1 ticket covers 2 adults and 2 children. MOD personnel can use their MOD90 card to gain free entry to Tank Museum.
Tickets are to be collected on day of use and returned at the earliest opportunity.
Concessionary tickets cannot be used for special events such as Tankfest or Tiger Day.
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire
The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.
Contact Carl.Burman144@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Information provided by Bovington HIVE
Hawley: Military Families' Open Day - Saturday 6th June from 1000 to 1600hrs
Come down and
chat to our team about membership options, take part in one of our watersports
taster sessions (book in advance to avoid missing out!) or just come and grab a
bite to eat and a drink by the lake at our licensed clubhouse bar.
All proceeds from
our Open Day and Charity Fundraiser will be used to support the Hawley Lake
Sail Training Centre Charity (number 1149489).
Information Provided by South East HIVE Hub
May 6, 2026
Carers UK – Looking After Someone 26/27 England Guide
The 26/27 edition of the Carers UK Looking after someone Guide is now available.
Click on the image to view the guide
Woodstock: Blenheim Palace - Make the most of May Half Term Meet - Pip and Posy
Meet Pip and Posy
Follow our Pip and Posy trail throughout Adventure Play as they journey to find the rainbow treasure. (Don't forget to stop by our character statues for a photo!) For even more fun, come and meet the Pip and Posy characters themselves during the last weekend of half term on Saturday 30th - Sunday 31st May. They can't wait to visit and greet everyone!
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