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UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032

19 January 2022

Proposing MP
Aldershot
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence

At a Glance

Issue Summary

The UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032 addresses challenges faced by armed forces families in areas such as mobility, deployment, healthcare, education, and accommodation.

Action Requested

The strategy includes an action plan with commitments from the government's response to Andrew Selous MP’s Living in Our Shoes report. The MOD is already working on delivering improved support through collaboration with various departments and sectors, including the roll out of a wraparound childcare programme next year.

Key Facts

  • UK Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-32 Laid before the House.
  • Strategy addresses challenges in mobility, deployment, separation, healthcare, education, accommodation.
  • Action plan includes commitments from government's response to Andrew Selous MP’s Living in Our Shoes report.
  • MOD working with Department for Education and local authorities on educational impact of mobility.
  • Collaboration with Department for Health and Social Care and healthcare providers to improve understanding of health needs.
  • Partnering with Department for Work and Pensions and charities to recognise skills and experiences of partners and spouses.
  • Full roll out of wraparound childcare programme next year.
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