ANF policy only allows services to be provided to financial members of the Federation.

New Members joining with a pre-existing problem are not entitled to retrospective services for Member Services.

At the discretion of the Secretary a new Member joining with a pre-existing problem is required to pay 12 months membership in advance (non-refundable).

In this circumstance the new Member will receive limited telephone advice; they are not entitled to advocacy and representation for pre-existing problems.