97% of Service Personnel stated that the quality of accommodation was most important to them


MOD FAM Report 2017


‘The non-public areas of the mess are decrepit and appear not to have had new paint, carpet or wallpaper since the 1980s. Shared bathrooms in a similar state.’


‘I’m at the Officers Mess at RAF Valley. It’s in pretty good shape despite being built in 1957. The heating makes all kinds of noises in the winter but, compared to most army messes I’ve stayed in, it’s luxury.’


‘We have had no hot water in the accommodation for 4 weeks, the grade has been downgraded to a grade 3.’


‘Multiple failures of heating and hot water supply…. This has been problematic for years but since Jan 16 it has been progressively worse and the residents now face winter with having to share a couple of toilets/showers between 60-70 personnel.’


‘Regularly have no heating or hot water, on average 2 days a week.’


‘There needs to be a communal area within each block that you can go to. Overall the SLAM block is a good room for people living in.’


‘SLAM accommodation is very good , however there isn’t enough of it at key camps…e.g. mine!’


‘I am proud of my Officers Mess – its history, facilities and the standard of public rooms – however my enthusiasm is tempered by the poor state of my living accommodation.’ ‘I’m alright - I’m in SLAM.’


‘My charges have recently been dropped from Grade 2 to 4 but I would much rather have decent facilities and pay more.’ ‘working conditions are fair , however, I am willing to PVR over living conditions.’


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