FEDERATION
providing a link here simply because of the number of avoidable burst pipes and subsequent flooding that may dominate this season. carillionamey.
co.uk/media/274073/7_simple_ steps_for_winter_prep.pdf
Substitute SFA (SSFA) and Substitute Service Single Accommodation (SSSA) – For those families that have resided in SSFA for some time and for those that are being allocated an SSFA, it is worth noting that the Mears Group was awarded the contract to manage SSFA and SSSA with effect from 01 Apr 16, vice HCR Ltd, so they are in their infancy with this contract. Any individual issues which have not been resolved with Mears should be highlighted to us at the RAF FF and we will liaise with DIO on your behalf. We would also like to hear from you as to how your experience (good and bad) has been, in terms of being allocated and living in SSFA and SSSA.
Future Accommodation Model (FAM) an update – There seems to be an increasing nervousness about the Future Accommodation Model (FAM), which has the potential to change radically the way that accommodation is provided in the future. People are worried too about the potential impact on other aspects of Service life, ranging from welfare support to the loss of ‘patch life’. FAM has been presented as offering greater freedom of choice and more flexibility about how people choose to live. But it’s also clear that the current offer is
both unaffordable and unsustainable, and that FAM represents a significant cost-cutting measure: This makes people nervous rather than optimistic and many are already worried that SFA will be largely unavailable, quality will fall and prices rise, whichever option is selected. Incidentally you can find out what RAF families thought about FAM at
raf-ff.org.uk/reports.asp.
Private accommodation – Ever mindful that you will one day sever links with the RAF, I feel that it is only prudent to provide a good source of accommodation advice in that of the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO). JSHAO is the MOD’s tri-service focal point to provide Service Personnel and their entitled family members with civilian housing information, and access to independent financial advice (through
siiap.org) for those considering civilian accommodation at any time in their career, and for those during resettlement to assist with the transition to civilian life. Furthermore another good source of independent facts can be found on the Office for National Statistics (ONS ) website.
visual.ons.gov.uk/five-facts-about- housing/
Finally, we urge you to continue to contact us on any accommodation issue, even with a good news story. We want to hear from you and remember: Silence can often be regarded as satisfaction. Help us to help you influence change for your Service and your future. Thanks.
www.raf-ff.org.uk
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