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Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting all military children who have parent(s) serving in our British Armed Forces, regular or reserve.

These children often face unique challenges including frequent house and school moves, as well as regular periods of separation from their serving parent(s) for varying lengths of time due to exercises, training, operations and other service commitments.

As a charity, Little Troopers ensures our British Armed Forces children and their families have access to child-focused support, providing fundamental resources and initiatives.

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April is international month of the military child Find out more here ENTER NOW our Through Our Eyes photo competition Find out more here Supporting all children of our British Armed Forces Little Troopers is a registered charity supporting all military children who have parent(s) serving in our British Armed Forces, regular or reserve.

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At HENRY we are passionate about babies and children getting the best possible start in life. This means supporting the whole family to make positive lifestyle changes, creating healthier and happier home environments, and building healthier communities.

HENRY provides a wide range of support for families from pregnancy to age 12 including workshops, programmes, resources and online help.

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Free support over the phone or online for parents of young children

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Advice and guidance about autism and the challenges autistic people and their families face. Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more.

The UK’s most comprehensive directory of services and support for autistic people, their families, and the people who work with them.

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Useful links to key information such as urgent help, advice and guidance, Autism Services Directory, branches and our online community.

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We will help with any issue you have as an Army family. Maybe you have come to a dead-end through your own efforts and are not satisfied with the answers you have been given or perhaps you want to highlight an issue so that AFF can work on it.

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Army Families Federation - Supporting Army families worldwide

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Welcome to the Army Families Federation (AFF) website. AFF supports British Army families wherever they are in the world.

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Compare the performance of schools and colleges in England

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Check school performance tables (‘league tables’), Ofsted reports and financial information.

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Find a GP near you on the NHS website. Check your local GPs opening times, services and facilities, performance measures, reviews and ratings.

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Being a parent has never been easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, heart breaking and over-whelming.

All parents struggle at one time or another. You are not alone.

Home-Start’s expert staff and trained volunteers work alongside families just like yours to give non-judgmental, compassionate and confidential support.

They help you regain confidence and be the parent you want to be. Below are some of the areas we can help with.

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Home-Start is a local community network of trained volunteers and expert support helping families with young children through their challenging times. We are there for parents when they need us the most because childhood can’t wait.

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We stand at the forefront of support for the Army family. We award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading charities and organisations to ensure help is there when you need it

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Operation Bletchley

July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024 @ All Day -

Take on one of the UK's most innovative events as you tackle the fiendish codes, explore the great outdoors and learn more about our incredible heroes from the Second World War. Your mission is to cover the miles, crack the codes and uncover the secret message you need to deliver to Winston Churchill before time runs out.

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The Army Benevolent Fund is the national charity of the British Army, providing a lifetime of support to soldiers, veterans and their immediate families.

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whether it’s your relationship with a partner, a child, a family member or anyone else -  we help everyone to build better relationships

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Relate offers counselling services for every type of relationship nationwide. We provide advice on marriage, LGBT issues, divorce and parenting.

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Help for Heroes is the leading Armed Forces and veterans’ charity in the UK. With your support, we can help our veterans and their families live well after service.

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NUCLEAR TEST VETERANS - THEIR SEARCH FOR JUSTICE

Between 1952 and 1967, more than 20,000 of our military personnel served as part of UK nuclear weapons testing in Australia, Fiji and other Pacific islands. An estimated 1500 of this group are still alive today.

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UK Armed Forces and military veterans charity

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We provide lifelong support to Service Personnel and Military Veterans with injuries, illnesses and wounds sustained while serving in the British Armed Forces.

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You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to make changes to your home.

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You could get a grant from your council if you're disabled and need to make changes to your home. For example if you:

are physically disabled

have a learning disability

have age-related needs

are autistic

have a cognitive impairment, like dementia

have a progressive condition, like motor neurone disease

have a terminal illness

have a mental health condition

You might need to:

widen doors and install ramps or grab rails

improve access to rooms and facilities, for example with a stairlift, or level access shower

improve access to your garden

build an extension, for example a downstairs bedroom

provide a heating system suitable for your needs

adapt heating or lighting controls to make them easier to use

A Disabled Facilities Grant won't affect any benefits you get.

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Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there

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We're Scope, the disability equality charity in England and Wales. We provide practical information and emotional support when it's most needed.

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Building Heroes helps ex service personel to a seamless transition into the civilian workplace through training leading to a gateway of construction employment opportunities.

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Building Heroes | Construction Skills Training

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Building Heroes provides skills training to Military Veterans and support into employment in the building trades.

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Help with healthcare, education and family well-being, housing and accommodation, employment and financial services.

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Resolution is a community of family justice professionals who work with families and individuals to resolve issues in a constructive way.

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Provides information about how to claim Child Benefit.

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You get Child Benefit if you're responsible for bringing up a child who is:

Only one person can get Child Benefit for a child.

There's no limit to how many children you can claim for.

By claiming Child Benefit, you can get:

an allowance paid to you for each child - you'll usually get it every 4 weeks

National Insurance credits which count towards your State Pension

a National Insurance number for your child without them having to apply for one - they'll usually get the number shortly before they turn 16 years old

If you choose not to get Child Benefit payments, you should still make a claim to get the other advantages.

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Child Benefit - child benefit rates, eligibility, how to claim, child benefit claim form CH2.

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We provide fun and challenging activity holidays around the UK for bereaved military families.

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Suppoprts children and adults with sensory impairments or who are deaf/blind and offers: holidays/short breaks, accommodation choices community, resource centres, individual support in the community.

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Foreign & Commonwealth - Army Families Federation

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AFF's Foreign & Commonwealth team can provide qualified immigration advice to members of the UK Armed Forces and their immediate family members who are eligible to apply for a visa to enter or remain in the UK under the Armed Forces rules or because they have an immediate family member who is a currently or previously serving member of the UK Armed Forces.

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Child maintenance covers how your child’s living costs will be paid when one of the parents does not live with the child. It’s made when you’ve separated from the other parent or if you’ve never been in a relationship.

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Child maintenance covers how your child's living costs will be paid when one of the parents does not live with the child. It's made when you've separated from the other parent or if you've never been in a relationship.

This is a financial arrangement between you and the other parent of your child. Making arrangements to see your child happens separately.

You must have a child maintenance arrangement if your child is under 16 (or under 20 if they are still in full-time education).

Both parents are responsible for the costs of raising their children, even if they do not see them.

Options for arranging child maintenance

Child maintenance can be arranged:

The Child Maintenance Service can:

You can use the Child Maintenance Service to arrange child maintenance if you do not want your child's other parent to know your location or personal information - for example, if you've experienced domestic abuse or controlling behaviour.

How it affects benefits

Child maintenance payments will not affect any benefits that you and your children get. You will not have to pay tax on them.

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EAT (UK) is a Tri-Service organisation which supports operational effectiveness through the provision of support to Service and eligible MOD civilian families trying to secure appropriate educational provision for their children in the UK.

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Who are the Education Advisory Team (UK)?