E m e r g i n g I s s u e s Emerging Issues


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RAFA HAS NEW SEC GEN T


he RAF Association


has appointed Jane Easton as Secretary General. Jane joins the Association aſter six years as Diocesan Secretary for the Church of England. As the head of our parent charity we look forward to working with her.


Major Change to R & R is Announced


U A


nder new policy guidelines,


personnel serving tours in Afghanistan and Iraq of six months or more will continue to receive two weeks mid- tour leave, but now with a guarantee that any days lost in transit delays or for other operational reasons, will be made up at the end of the tour. Tose on tour of less than four months will not receive R & R.


BEREAVED FAMILIES ARE OFFERED FREE LEGAL ADVICE


new free service to help bereaved


families of Service personnel through the inquest process has been launched by the Royal British Legion. The Independent Inquest Advice is provided by professionally- qualified lawyers through what can be a confusing and frustrating process at an already difficult and painful time.


What More Can


We Do? – The Legion Asks


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he Royal British Legion has been supporting Service families since 1921 but the needs of families change


Autumn 2010


over time. To help the Legion develop support services that are relevant to Armed Forces families, they are undertaking a major research programme and hope you can help.


OFSTED Has Now Put it in Writing


W


e reported in January 10 that


taking your children out of school during post operational leave would now be documented at the school as an authorised absence rather than an unauthorised one. We received many calls asking for the reference to this as many schools were not aware of the new guidelines. OFSTED have now published the relevant lines in their Schools Report. Welsh and Scottish education authorities have yet to confirm their policies.


Your Child’s Chance toWin an all-paid Trip to London for Six


C


hildren of Service families are invited to


draw a picture of how they see the military world in which their parent(s) work. The winner will be treated to an all-in prize for up to six of their family with the Victory Services Club. The Club will provide the accommodation, organise fabulous days out and train fares will be covered by hmforces.co.uk. Closing date is 30 Sep 10.


Tis is Taranis... A


prototype unmanned combat aircraft of the future, Taranis has


been unveiled by the MoD. Named after the Celtic god of thunder, the


concept demonstrator will test the possibility of developing the first ever autonomous stealth Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle (UCAV) that would be capable of precisely striking targets at long range.


THE TRI SERVICE FIJI SUPPORT NETWORK A


Tri Service Fiji Support Network has been launched to act as a


conduit on policy, information and dialogue between the MoD and Fijians serving in the UK Armed Forces. Major Mike Nawaqaliva said, “It has formalised the dream. We are at an era where some of our children are following our footsteps into the Armed Forces and the older generation need to build bridges for those that will follow us.”


Midwives say People Need to Know


T


he FSA have responded to requests from midwives to


provide information on the financial implications for those who have suffered a late miscarriage or stillbirth, or whose baby has died within four weeks of birth. Te FSA have made the information available in one location, it covers what needs to be done and what, if any, financial assistance is available.


SMILE by Spirited Children ‘ S


mile’ recorded by the talented and


spirited children of ‘Voice In A Million’ is being released to coincide with the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain. The songs are a mix of evocative songs from 1940 and more recent songs as a tribute to those who have served and those serving now. The children are singing songs for their great grandparents, grandparents and, in some cases, their parents.


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