What is the role of the Service Complaints Ombudsman and how can they be contacted?
Forces News spoke to the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces Mariette Hughes to find out more about her role.
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News Service complaints system still not fair and effective but improving, ombudsman says
Mariette Hughes has been the Armed Services Ombudsman for two years.
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Military Life Military wife campaigner says service housing maintenance system 'is chaos'
Military wife Lucy Thomas-Harle is campaigning for families amid heavy criticism of firms maintaining Armed Forces accommodation.
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Women More women leave military than join for first time since 2017, latest data reveals
It is the first time since 2017 that more women have left the military than joined.
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Families 'This place isn't safe': Military families fear mould in service accommodation is impacting their children's health
Forces News spoke to families who are worried damp and mould in service accommodation is affecting their children’s health.
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Politics Integrated Review: How could the military blueprint change?
The Integrated Review takes place every decade and helps the military set out a plan to address any challenges facing the UK.
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Arctic/Antarctic Mission accomplished for Inspire 22 - Antarctica's largest medical expedition
The ten members of INSPIRE 22 have reached the South Pole in just 47 days after skiing over 900km.
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News Military medics have no hot water for months and no showering facilities on and off for years
Army medics who work at an NHS hospital say they work 13-hour shifts without adequate showering facilities at their paid accommodation.
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Tri-Service Military heads on the inclusive and diverse culture they want as they look ahead to 2023
They have told Forces News about their intentions to ensure the military embraces a diverse and inclusive culture with no tolerance for ...
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Tri-Service Military year in review: Armed Forces chiefs look back on 2022
The heads of the Royal Navy, British Army and Royal Air Force told Forces News how each service has operated this year.
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Tri-Service Military personnel recognised in King Charles' first New Year's Honours
The New Years' honours list marks the achievements and services of people across the UK.
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Tri-Service Head of military tweets thanks to personnel covering Border Force strikes
Admiral Sir Tony Radakin also said there had been "very complimentary feedback from airport staff and travellers".
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Army Head of British Army thanks soldiers giving up Christmas to cover strikes
General Sir Patrick Sanders, the Chief of the General Staff, paid tribute to personnel filling in for striking public sector workers.
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King Charles King Charles pays tribute to the late Queen and 'selfless dedication' of military in first Christmas speech
It is the first time King Charles III has addressed the nation at Christmas as monarch.
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Tri-Service Christmas messages flood in for military personnel at home and abroad
Branches of all three services posted Christmas messages on Twitter, as well as politicians and charities.
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Tri-Service Shadow Defence Secretary offers 'deep thanks' to all military personnel in Christmas message
John Healey MP also said the work of personnel covering public sector strikes was “deeply" appreciated.