The Federation is there for You
The RAF Families Federation is here to represent the concerns of RAF personnel and their families on the issues that affect them as part of a RAF family. We operate entirely outside the RAF chain of command, so we can always promise an independent and confidential service.
By gathering the facts we put your views and concerns in front of the people who matter, such as senior RAF and MoD staffs and Ministers. Influencing change, where it is needed, for the better.
The Federation is not a charity but is parented by the RAF Association (RAFA). For more details and to meet the team Click Here
So whether you’re in uniform yourself or a spouse, a partner, a parent, a child or a sibling of a member of the RAF, we are here to act on your behalf.
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Magazine, Unit Liaison Visits and Federation News
The Winter Issue of Envoy is now on Units. View it here on screen by clicking on the image or to receive your own free copy click on the blue bar above.
Envoy, the quarterly magazine of the RAF Families Federation is bulk delivered to Stns/Units where there are RAF personnel. On some units they are delivered to Sections and SFA otherwise they are available from the HIVE.
Alternatively, Click on the blue bar above to register for your own free copy which will be delivered at no charge to your door - Why? Because we, and the RAF, would like you to read it!
Unit Liaison - The planning for the new visit programme for 2010 is underway and will be available to view on the website as soon as it is finalised.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to last year's visits. We received good responses from both the Serving audiences and the families and will be in a position to publish the findings shortly.
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If you missed our workshops and that face-to-face contact, don't forget you can still email us with your thoughts or ring to speak to a member of the team.
With many thanks to all those who gave their views.
The Federation Team
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Current Hot Issues & Talking Points
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Education
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Three RAF Police dogs have received a special 'Dogs in Action' bravery award for their service in Iraq and Afghanistan. Cpl Cliff Cullen said of the youngest dog in the team: "Billy is a two-and-a-half year old English Springer Spaniel, he is a gentle, loving dog. He is a cheeky little boy who will always do something that will either make you laugh or cry, but he is keen to work and produces the goods when asked to."...
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Health
Customised Healthcare for the Seriously Injured
As part of the Government's commitment to provide those preparing to make the transition to civilian life, personnel with the most serious injuries will have a customised healthcare plan through the NHS. Kevan Jones MP said, "My part of that promise is to ensure that those who have suffered serious injury will have an individually tailored healthcare plan before they leave the Services...
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Financial
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The AFPRB have published their 2010 Report. It recommends a 2% Pay Rise for the Armed Forces but until the Government make an announcement on the subject it is still not confirmed.. .. LATEST...Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth has now said, "The basic pay up to Brigadier level - and equivalent ranks - will increase by 2%. Senior salaries will not rise...
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Family Support
SSAFA Forces Help Offer a Listening Ear
SSAFA Forces Help offer a Confidential Support Line for anyone with a military connection who needs advice or support. It might be about loneliness during deployment, financial difficulties, relationship problems. No record of a call is ever kept and staff are required to sign a lifelong agreement never to disclose anything they have discussed during a call. “We are trained to listen and not be judge...
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Policy
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