NHS dental care updates

 Patients across the country will soon benefit from improved access to dental care under changes recently announced by NHS England. New reforms include more dental therapists who will be able to accept patients for NHS treatments, freeing up dentists' time for urgent and complex cases. Further details can be found on the NHS England website.

In the meantime, the Forces Families Federations have a list of recommendations to help you find an NHS dentist.

You may also be able to find new local options on the Dental Choices website.​

Togetherall: Accessing a safe space to talk

 

It can be hard opening up about our mental health, especially with those closest to us. Togetherall offers an anonymous community of like-minded individuals where you can get (or give) support. This asset can be used to remind the UK military audience that Togetherall is available to them.​

Armed Forces link: https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/uk-armed-forces

Togetherall: Setting yourself up for Success

Sometimes we can all feel stuck, down or demotivated. Whether it's work, relationships or just everyday life itself, Togetherall have suggested some helpful techniques to manage these feelings and become more productive, motivated and happy. These assets showcase Togetherall's journaling and goal setting tool, as well as the self-help course: 'Improving your sleep'.

Setting-yourself-up-for-success-animation.mp4

For updates on the MOD accommodation contracts

 

For updates on the Accommodation contracts, please go to Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

​You can also subscribe to the page to receive email updates.

Young Minds

 

Do you have a young person that struggles with mental health? Do you want to support them but unsure how? Young Minds is there for you, providing practical support and information together with a helpline and webchat.


https://www.y​oungminds.org.uk/parent/#main-content

Kids eat free this Summer

 

                           To find places where Kids Eat Free During School Half Terms in 2022 click HERE

Children's Commissioner - Resources for children and young people, Back into school resources

 

The Children's Commissioner has posted some resources to support children and young people, useful to take a look at.​

Find them here.​

Heat Illness - Exertional Activity

 

HMRC - It's Time To Renew Your Tax Credits

 

You need to complete your Tax Credit renewal by 31 July. Renewing online is quick and easy and customers can log into GO​V.UK​ to check on the progress of their renewal.

https://www.gov.uk/manage-your-tax-credits?​​

Op-ed: A message to veterans' and their families

To read the full An opinion piece by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs, Johnny Mercer MP, please click here
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Join the University Officers' Training Corps

 

Studying at university from this September? Join the University Officers' Training Corps to gain new skills, make friends for life, and have adventures.

More information can be found HERE

National Highways advice

​With Summer holidays upon us, don't forget to check your tyre pressure and get to your destination safely.

https://nationalhighways.co.uk/road-safety/tyre-checks/

For updates on the MOD accommodation contracts

 

For updates on the Accommodation contracts, please go to Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

​You can also subscribe to the page to receive email updates.

Connected Forces - Online Book Clubs

 

We are delighted to be working with Reading Force to launch a new Connected Forces online book club. Participants on the Connected Forces platform will be able to register to receive three free books and a book journal, which will be sent directly to them from Reading Force. There will be an opportunity to meet together online once a month to chat about the book.

Interested students who are 16-19 years old and from UK Armed Forces family can join by signing up to the Connected Forces platform here: Brightside Mentoring (connectedforces.org) The project code if required is OHJDJE.

Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax (CILOCT) rebate

 

Walking with the Wounded - The Veterans' Places, Pathways and People Programme (VPPP)

 

RBLI Lifeworks Open Day in Kent, 28th July

Open day on 28th July at RBLI, Capel Morris Centre, Aylesford, Kent

• The day will include:Meet and greet Lifeworks staff
• Intro to the new Lifeworks Programme
• Lifeworks demonstrations throughout the day
• Village tours including BBMC factory
• Networking with RBLI staff, Veterans, and friends
• Refreshments ​

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now contact the emergency services using the 999 BSL app or website

British Sign Language (BSL) users can now contact the emergency services using the 999 BSL app or website. The new service allows users to contact the emergency services through a British Sign Language interpreter, via live video link. To learn more visit HERE