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Thursday 22 October 2020
Wednesday 2 September 2020
Spurgeons - Children's Charity
Supporting your child's transition to primary school
The resources on this page have been designed to help parents and carers to support their child in the transition to primary school. We hope that the videos and information sheets provided will help answer any questions you may have whilst your child is preparing to start school.
Visit the website here
Monday 27 July 2020
Thursday 23 July 2020
SSAFA - Veterans in Europe
Wednesday 15 July 2020
Ruralink Veteran
GROWING FRESH CAREERS
Ruralink works with the military community and the land-based sector to develop accessible pathways to a new career on the land.
Friday 10 July 2020
MoD to give Scottish troops permanent tax refund of up to £2200
MILITARY staff are to be given a permanent income tax repayment if they are based in Scotland.
The Ministry of Defence has announced that the current arrangement, where military personnel are reimbursed for the additional income tax they pay if based in Scotland, will be made permanent.
It will see more than 7,000 serving personnel earning £28,443 or more given an average of £850 a year indefinitely.
Actual payments to troops who pay income tax in Scotland, regardless of where they are serving, will vary between £12 and £2200 with the latest payments being made retrospectively in June 2021.
The mitigation measures were brought in two years ago as concerns were raised about the higher rate of income tax in Scotland deterring troops from being based there.
Minister of State for Defence Baroness Goldie said: "Our Armed Forces serve the whole of the UK, so it is only right that they are treated equally and fairly wherever they are based.
"We want to reassure our brave troops that they won’t be penalised for simply doing their duty by having to pay higher taxes in a certain part of the UK and they will be properly compensated in their pay slips each year."
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack MP said Westminster was "protecting" servicemen and women from the Scottish Government's taxes.
He said "The UK’s Armed Forces make a huge contribution to Scottish communities and our economy. I welcome the UK Government decision to permanently protect them from the Scottish Government’s decision to make Scotland the highest taxed part of the UK.
"The professionalism, dedication and bravery of our servicemen and women can be seen throughout Scotland, the whole of the UK and across the globe, not least through their tireless work to support the UK-wide effort to combat the coronavirus pandemic."
Wednesday 8 July 2020
Bet Blocker
BetBlocker is a free tool to help you control your gambling. Install it on as many devices as you like and you can block yourself from accessing over 13121 gambling websites. You can select how long you want to be blocked for.
Visit the website here
Tuesday 7 July 2020
Friday 3 July 2020
Wednesday 1 July 2020
Living in our shoes: understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families
A review commissioned by the Ministry of Defence into the concerns raised by armed forces families and recommendations for change. To view the full report please click HERE
Friday 26 June 2020
Thursday 25 June 2020
MOD Reserve, Rejoiner and wider opportunities
The MOD’s new, free digital service for an easy way to discover Reserve, Rejoiner and wider opportunities across the Armed Forces and stay connected with Defence.
View the list of opportunities here
Monday 22 June 2020
Monday 15 June 2020
Friday 12 June 2020
Unit Guide to Supporting Non UK Nationals v7.6
This guide contains unit advice and guidance to support Non-UK nationals (Commonwealth, Gurkhas and Nepali citizens serving in the wider Army) in the Armed Forces and their entitled family members and Non-UK entitled family members of a serving British Citizen. This guide does not replace MoD or tri-Service non-UK and non-EEA policy or instructions which are the authority for Chain of Command action. The prime source of policy direction for the Army is contained in AGAI Vol 2 Chap 50, and is referenced throughout. This guide will be subject to regular on-line updates
To read the full document please click here
Thursday 11 June 2020
Thursday 4 June 2020
Thursday 28 May 2020
Transition Life Skills Information Sheet 15
To read and download the full booklet please click the image
Friday 22 May 2020
Wednesday 20 May 2020
Organ donation law in England has changed
What has changed?
Organ donation in England has moved to an 'opt out' system. You may also hear it referred to as 'Max and Keira's Law'.
This means that all adults in England will be considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.
Your family will still be approached and your faith, beliefs and culture will continue to be respected.
You still have a choice whether or not you wish to become a donor. Get the facts about organ donation to help you decide.
To visit the website please click here
Friday 15 May 2020
Thursday 14 May 2020
Defence Fire and Rescue - Fire safety campaign 2020
This year’s Fire Safety Campaign provides an opportunity for Defence Fire & Rescue Service and interested organisations to collaborate in addressing fire safety issues which affect their communities. This year’s Fire Safety Campaign runs from 11 – 31 May and is running in line with Republic of Cyprus Fire service.
The theme for this year is:“Protecting life, property and the environment is everyone's responsibility
Friday 8 May 2020
Overseas Nursery Authority - rename from Overseas Nursery Allowance
Overseas Nursery Allowance renamed to Overseas Nursery Authority
Parents of 3- and 4-year olds in overseas locations where MOD schools and settings are not available can apply for reimbursement of nursery fees by means of Overseas Nursery Allowance (ONA)
Formerly referred to as ISODET Nursery Allowance, Overseas Nursery Allowance has been mislabelled. It has never been an allowance, but rather a reimbursement of fees paid.
Following consultation with stakeholders across all three Services and Families Federations it was decided that Overseas Nursery Allowance, moving forward, will be known as Overseas Nursery Authority to avoid confusion.
The application process will not change. Parents will continue to apply via Army Res and if approved, are issued with an Authority to claim.
Overseas Nursery Authority DIN (2020DIN01-046) refers and information can also be found at DCYP GOV.UK page: www.gov.uk/guidance/childcare-for-service-children
MOD Education Support Fund (ESF) – Relaunch
The ESF, launched in 2011 and subsequently extended by the Secretary of State for Defence (2018-2020), provided funding to assist publicly funded schools, Academies and Free Schools throughout the UK to mitigate the effects of exceptional mobility and/or deployment of their Service communities; Regular Armed Forces, including Reserves on Full Time commitment (FTRS FC).
Funding from the 2020 ESF will benefit approx. 25,000 Service children across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In light of ongoing rebasing activity, with further unit and personnel moves and associated disruption expected, the Directorate Children and Young People has secured £3 million from the Army TLB to fund an extension of the ESF for the 2020/2021 financial year. Minister for Defence Veterans, Reserves and Personnel clearance and support of the extension was received on 31 March 2020.
The 2021 ESF bidding round opens on Monday 1 June 2020 and closes at 1200hrs on Wednesday 7 October 2020. The application pack has been revised, and full details will be published on gov.uk shortly, https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mod-support-fund-for-schools-with-service-children-grant-application-pack.
As in previous years, DCYP will manage and administer the ESF and all applications will be reviewed/scored by regional panels. Where there is evidence of an immediate need, in-year bids from schools/LAs are welcomed.
Contact: SO2 Policy, DCYP – DCYP-MOD-ESF@mod.gov.uk
Wednesday 6 May 2020
JSHAO - information regarding MOD Referral Scheme
Due to unforeseen circumstances the Joint Service Housing Office are unable to receive paper applications at present; please forward all applications to the following address:
Further information on the scheme can be found via this link
Tuesday 5 May 2020
Friday 1 May 2020
Thursday 30 April 2020
UK Specific: NHS At Home - Managing your health and wellbeing at home
The coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak means you should only leave your home if it's essential, but it's still easy to get NHS help using your smartphone, tablet or computer.
This page has information to help you:
- contact your GP
- order repeat prescriptions
- manage long-term conditions
- maintain your mental and physical wellbeing
If you need an NHS service, try to do it online first. If you cannot get what you need this way or do not have internet access, try asking a friend or family member to help you, or speak to your GP surgery on the phone.
HeadFit
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To visit the HeadFit website please click here
Click here to watch the promotional video
CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Resources
To visit the website please click the image
Wednesday 29 April 2020
Healthy Soldier Cook Book
The Army launched it's refreshed, free, Healthy Soldier Cookbook in January, why not have a look and try a new recipe
Army Rejoiners
Did you voluntarily leave the Regular Army in the last 3 years with 2 years or more left to serve? If the answer is ‘yes’, then you could be fast tracked back into the Army in 4 weeks or less. Apply to rejoin now. For more details and to apply click the image
Digital Safety and Wellbeing Kits for Children and Adults
The Children's Commissioner has produced two digital safety and wellbeing kits for children and parents
Please click here to view the children's guide
Please click here to view the parents' kit
Tuesday 28 April 2020
HeadFIT For Life
WRVS message from AWS
WRVS - COVID-19
WRVS Services Welfare are here to provide support to single and unaccompanied Service Personnel. We provide emotional and practical support and continue to deliver support throughout COVID-19.
COVID-19 has required us to close the Recreational Centres where we usually deliver our service, but we have developed other channels to ensure that we remain available to support single and unaccompanied Service Personnel throughout this challenging time. We are staying in touch with those who need us through use of Zoom, Skype and phone calls.
Please be assured that we are available to provide support and can advise you of your nearest Services Welfare Officer if you need help or assistance.
Just call us on one of these numbers
07843 359845
or
07843 359847
In the meantime, stay safe everyone.
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