A career in the British Army isn’t just a job – it’s a lifestyle. And with that lifestyle comes a unique set of challenges that most people will never face. We know that happy soldiers are effective soldiers, and that’s why we want to help all of our people to live well, whatever their circumstances.
WHAT CAN WE HELP YOU WITH
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Managing Stress
A little stress can be a good thing – but only when it’s managed properly. Visit this page to find out how it’s done.
Mental Resillience
Mental health matters. Find out how to combat stress and improve mental resilience.
Physical Training and Testing
Physical fitness is the cornerstone of Army life. Get tips on staying in shape here.
Healthy Lifestyle Factors
Get support and advice on a range of lifestyle issues, from alcohol consumption to oral health.
Women's Health
The Army provides specialised support to servicewomen on a range of issues, from cervical cancer screening to pregnancy.
Drugs and Supplements
The British Army takes a zero-tolerance approach to substance misuse. Find out more here.
Pregnancy and Maternity
These Guides provide tools and advice to Chain of Command and Servicewomen during pregnancy.
Additional Needs and Disability
Having a family member with an additional need and/or a disability can make life more complicated.
Armed Forces Covenant
Aims to ensure that Service Personnel, their dependents and veterans are not disadvantaged in the provision of goods and service.
Army Personnel Centre
The Army Personnel Centre provides personal data and service records for Army personnel.
Charities
Many charities specifically look after the Armed Forces community, but you are also able to approach non-Service charities.
Discover My Benefits
Go to Discover My Benefits to find out what is available to you and your family to help you to live well, help with the expenses related to your children's education, the costs of your family’s travel, or looking after your emotional and mental health.
Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
The Army is working towards removing the barriers to reporting domestic abuse and providing appropriate and sensitive support.
Housing
The Armed Forces and families are able to live in high quality subsidised accommodation both in UK and overseas.
Joining as a Non-UK National
Interested in joining the British Army from overseas? Find out everything you need to know here.
Legal Advice
UK law is very wide-ranging, and there are experts in different areas of the law. Learn more about what advice you can obtain here.
Overseas Support
For families accompanying a Service person on a posting overseas. The Army will try to replicate the provisions that the state makes in UK.
Preparing for relocation
The nature of Service life means that families are often required to move from one location to another.
Healthy Soldier Cookbook
The FREE Healthy Soldier Cookbook: simple recipes to make a healthy, tasty breakfast, lunch, dinner and smoothie
