The DSFA PTF Survey: Update
PTF Review. Following the huge response to the PTF review of the DSFA, the review team handed over their emerging findings to us at the end of 2019 and DSFA Directors met recently for a first discussion of key…
FCO Advice on the Novel Corona Virus
22 January 2020 Dear Asia Pacific Heads of Mission and DHMs, NOVEL CORONA VIRUS: Health and Welfare Advice for Posts 1. You may appreciate some advice that you can pass to staff and spouses/partners at Post from the Health and…
Survey for Partners of European Diplomats
Dear member, This survey is intended for the spouses and partners of European diplomats. Please note that it is completely anonymous and will take less than 10 minutes to complete. Your contribution is much appreciated and valued https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H5T3N9S …
Language Training Budget Available!
Last call this financial year! Are you learning the language of your post and would you like to further improve your skills? If so, and if you have completed your full allocation of FCO funded language training, are a fully registered…
Update to the Partner Pension Compensation Allowance
Claims and Changes of Circumstances Officers are required to sign a declaration form Form XE228 - Spouse/Established Partner compensation form, confirming the above, before receiving the allowance. A new application should be made for each posting or for spouses or…
Making Connections in the UK – EVENT INVITATION
Making Connections in the UK is an exciting event for all members and potential members of the DSFA. This is wonderful opportunity to find out what the UK has to offer you and to get support and helpful information from…
Call for your memories: DSFA Retrospective
The DSFA are organising a Retrospective in February 2020. The exhibition will chart the progress of the organisation from 1957 to the present day. It is a chance for members to celebrate how far the organisation has come and to…
Consultation Process: FCO Beyond the South East
You may have heard that the FCO is consulting staff on the idea of opening a new FCO office beyond the South-East, the idea being to have a fully-functional office with a cross-section of staff thereby creating more options for…
FCO Services Jobs: Sensitivity Reviewers
D6 Sensitivity Reviewers, FCO Services FCO Services are seeking candidates to join our Sensitivity Review Team at Hanslope Park. Reviewers are typically newly retired members of HM Diplomatic Service who work completely flexibly and part-time at grade D6. See below…
FCO Christmas Cards – Order Form
Tis nearly the season! Don't forget that FCO Christmas Cards are on sale on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12-2pm outside KG42. You can also get your order by filling out the order form here Happy almost holidays!
