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Future Accommodation Model (FAM) - pilot update

Future Accommodation Model (FAM) - pilot update

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21 Sep, 2022

Future Accommodation Model (FAM) - pilot update

What's happening at the FAM pilot sites?

The FAM pilot is currently running until 31 March 2023 at three pilot
sites:-

HMNB Clyde, Aldershot Garrison and RAF Wittering.

If you are assigned to one of these locations, you can still benefit from the FAM offer. Applications will continue to be accepted for those with a Report for Duty Date up until 31 March 2023.

You are eligible for FAM if all of the following apply to you:-

You are a Regular or Full Time Reserve (Full Commitment) Service Person with 1 year or more of Service
You are in or assigned to an eligible unit based at a pilot site (eligible UIN list is available on the Defence Intranet)
You have 6 months or more left on your posting at that pilot site and you have a Report for Duty Date before the 31 March 2023

To find out what accommodation offers are available visit: what you need to know about the FAM pilot

What are your options:-

Alongside Service Family Accommodation and Single Living Accommodation, you can apply to receive support to make use of of the Private Rental Sector. To find out more watch Damien's story: https://youtu.be/oEnJth4Kj8U

You also have the option to receive support towards buy your own home. To find out more watch Bradly's story: https://youtu.be/pBaqxSy4EZs, or Lisa's journey with her family: https://youtu.be/aB2LYbOCFdA

Both Long Term Established Relationships and parents whose children live with them over 80 nights are eligible for entitled Service Family Accommodation. To find out more watch Lee's story: https://youtu.be/q7wcU7_YDlQ

Tri-Service FAM video

Contact information:-

If you have questions about what FAM could offer you, email one of our teams:

FAM Cell at HMNB Clyde: people-famcell-cly@mod.gov.uk
FAM Cell at Aldershot Garrison: people-famcell-ald@mod.gov.uk
FAM Cell at RAF Wittering: people-famcell-wit@mod.gov.uk
You can also talk to your chain of command, to the local HIVE or Families Federation at the
FAM pilot site you are joining.

Useful links:
Discover My Benefits

Future Accommodation Model.GOV.UK

Social Media:
Facebook: @UKMODFAM
Twitter: @UKMODFAM