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NAVAL PERSONAL AND FAMILY SERVICE (NPFS)
What can you expect from NPFS?
A confidential service (subject to civil and military law)
An aim to alleviate the effects of the stresses of naval life on individuals and their families by working in partnership with all those involved (including the Command, supporting agencies, medical services and Chaplaincy) to meet the RN's requirements for an efficient and effective service.
A commitment to deliver a timely, high quality non-discriminatory service. In support of continuous improvement we aim for consistency and quality, actively seeking comments, compliments and complaints on our service.
A comprehensive assessment of need.
What NPFS Offers:
A comprehensive social work service to RN personnel and their families.
A proactive Community service.
A professional service to the RN Executive and Divisional System.
A link between the service person and their family in times of difficulty.
Sailors and Families Advice Bureau (SAFAB) - RN equivalent of the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
Services provided by NPFS:
NPFS offer direct or in conjunction with other agencies, advice, counselling, support (practical or emotional), and advocacy on behalf of RN personnel and their families. These services are available to individuals, couples or families and examples of the type of work NPFS undertake are:
Relationship problems
Bereavement
Debt advice
Child care concerns
Mental health
Special needs
NOK support for deployed personnel
Physical illness
Pregnancy complications
This list is not exhaustive and if NPFS are not able to directly help they are often able to provide information and access to an alternative sources of support relevant to your concerns.
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