Service families are an important part of the armed forces community. The Armed Forces Covenant recognises that service families as well as individual service personnel may need specialist support because of the unique position they are in. For example, service families have to deal with long periods of separation and frequently have to relocate. There is support available for families dealing with these issues, as well as for families who may be supporting an injured service member or veteran.
The Armed Forces Covenant
The Armed Forces Covenant recognises that service families as well as individual service personnel may need specialist support because of the unique position they are in. For example, service families have to deal with long periods of separation and frequently have to relocate. There is support available for families dealing with these issues, as well as for families who may be supporting an injured service member or veteran.
The Armed Forces Covenant is a promise by the nation to ensure that those who serve or who have served in the armed forces, and their families, are treated fairly.
The covenant is intended to help members of the armed forces community have the same access to government and commercial services and products as any other citizen.
Supporting someone who has been injured
When someone’s military service comes to an end this marks the end of a way of life for that individual but also for their family who may have lived in military accommodation and been surrounded by other military families for many years. This adjustment can be challenging for the spouse or partner who will have their own concerns about finding a new home or a new job or a new school. Dealing with all of these issues can be very overwhelming and stressful and it can sometimes to be difficult to cope, particularly where this is all happening at the same time as supporting the service member who is leaving, whether by choice or because of a medical discharge.
Transitioning to civilian life
Mental health support for families
Adjusting to life after service
When someone’s military service comes to an end this marks the end of a way of life for that individual but also for their family who may have lived in military accommodation and been surrounded by other military families for many years. This adjustment can be challenging for their spouse or partner, who will also have their own concerns about finding a new home or a new job or a new school. Dealing with all of these issues can be very overwhelming and stressful and it can sometimes be difficult to cope, particularly where this is all happening at the same time as supporting the service member who is leaving, whether by choice or because of a medical discharge.
- Support with transitioning and adapting to civilian life
- Mental health support for families
- Supporting someone with an injury
Family bereavement
The death of a loved one while serving in the military can be a very painful and difficult process to go through. There is guidance available about the practical steps to be taken and what support services you can contact.
