Carers
If you are a carer, there is a lot of support and help available to you.
Carers Guidance
Armed Forces Carer's Passport - GOV.UK
Tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - GOV.UK
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - How to claim - GOV.UK
Healthcare for the armed forces community - NHS
Additional Information
Armed Forces Young Carer support - Nexus project
Third Sector Guidance
Cobseo - The Confederation of Service Charities
Don't forget: There is an abundance of additional information, for example MOD policy and guidance. Please ask your Service person to look for the following information internally via Defence Connect and defnet.
Armed Forces Carers Passport DIN 2024DIN01-126
Staff Networks page (defnet)
Armed Forces Families Support Hub (SharePoint)
Flexible Service (defnet)
JSP 760 Tri-Service Regulations for Leave and Other Types of Absence
Flexible Working Policy
Wraparound Childcare Portal (SharePoint)
Being a carer policy toolkit (SharePoint)
Further support and guidance can be found on Armed Forces Families Support Site (SharePoint) or contact the team for advice on policies: People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk
For more support and guidance: please visit the single Service, HIVES and Families Federation websites linked below.
Single Services
Families Federation Links
Page last updated: 24 February 2025