RAND Europe is currently undertaking research to support the Royal Air Force (RAF) Benevolent Fund and Greenwich Hospital in understanding the current and future size, demographics and support needs of RAF and Royal Navy/Royal Marines (RN/RM) Service People, Veterans and Families.
We are recruiting participants!
As part of our research, we want to better understand the experiences of current and former RAF, RN and RM serving personnel and their families. We are intending to do this through interviews and surveys, focusing on:RAF, RN and RM families' experiences of military life, military-to-civilian transition and post-Service life.
Issues/challenges former and current Service personnel and their families may be experiencing in relation to day-to-day living, health and wellbeing (including mental and emotional), education, housing, finance and employment.
Experiences with accessing support and perspectives on how support to RAF, RN and RM families could be improved.
Who is eligible to participate?
If you fall into any of the following categories, we would love to hear from you:Serving RAF, RN and RM personnel (Regular or Reserve).
Partners of serving RAF, RN and RM personnel (Regular or Reserve). This includes long-term partnerships (> 12 months), civil partnerships and married partners.
Former serving RAF, RN and RM personnel (i.e. those who have previously served for at least one day in the RAF, RN or RM).
Partners of former serving RAF, RN and RM personnel (Regular or Reserve). This includes long-term partnerships (> 12 months), civil partnerships and married partners.
Bereaved partners of RAF, RN and RM service personnel.
Individuals who are divorced or separated from a currently or formerly serving RAF, RN or RM Serviceperson.
To participate please follow this link Meeting the Needs of the RAF and RN/RM Family
A brand new programme has been launch to help Non UK spouses in British military families find employment and training in the UK.
A year of planning and preparation, Recruit for Spouses have launched a programme where spouses can receive help with:- Study
- Access to employment
- Transfer of qualifications to UK equivalents
- Professional registration
The highly acclaimed Career Academy will cover the costs of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and facilitate the application process.
Working with trusted service providers to ensure qualifications meet UK standards, they will provide support so users can feel confident and bolstered as they prepare to take advantage of their hard-earned qualifications in a new country!
We are proud to be the first company to offer such comprehensive support to the Foreign and Commonwealth community and look forward to continuing our ongoing support and collaboration to make a lasting impact.
We are privileged to have the trust of the Foreign and Commonwealth community in delivering this service and consider it an honour to serve individuals who possess so much strength, skill, grit, and determination.
People often underestimate the challenges of moving from one's home country to a new one, especially when doing so with children. Whether moving alone or with family, the additional challenges faced by the Foreign and Commonwealth community are significant. These challenges highlight the indomitable character and capacity of the people we support and work alongside.
Eligibility to receive support:
- Must be a partner of a Foreign or Commonwealth national serving as a member in paid service in HM Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force)
- Must be over 18 years of age
- Partners include spouses, civil partners, fiancés(e), or individuals living with serving personnel in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for at least two years
Application Requirements:- Partner’s service number
- Date of entry to the UK
- Visa status (if applicable)
How to Apply:
Members of the Foreign and Commonwealth community can apply for this programme by registering on our portal and clicking 'Programmes' on the upper left-hand side. The link to do so is below:
Apply Here
For organisations looking to sponsor our programme and enhance their social impact, please reach out to us at cerise.upham@recruitforspouses.co.uk. Together, we can support and uplift this incredible community!
