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Wednesday 30 November 2022

Women's Aid: 16 Myths about Domestic Violence

 


Women's Aid: 16 Myths about Domestic Violence

 


Forces Employment Charity

 


Nick is our new Dependant and Veteran caseworker at Forces Employment Charity for the EM3 programme. He'll be at Aldershot Health and Wellbeing event on Tuesday 29th Nov, come along and find out how Nick help your child with their career choices!

​If you can't make it head to www.forcesemployment.org.uk/EM3 for info about the programme and how you and your child can sign up.

The New Armed Forces Covenant Duty

 

The Covenant Duty will come into force on 22 November 2022. The Duty is supported by Statutory Guidance to help in-scope bodies understand what is required of them under the new Covenant Duty.

https://www.armedforcescovenant.gov.uk/the-new-armed-forces-covenant-duty-what-organisations-in-scope-will-need-to-know/


Friday 18 November 2022

NSPCC Resources

 

Please click HERE to view a list of available resources from NSPCC

Tuesday 15 November 2022

Reserves - Did you know?

 


The UK-wide Veterans' Survey

The government wants the UK to be the best place for veterans to live in the world. They have launched the Veterans' Survey to gather views from the UK veteran community on how to shape future services. UK veterans can complete the survey online.

Wednesday 2 November 2022

Supporting Partners: Innovation Grants, under the Armed Forces Families Fund


Swindon Town vs Tranmere Rovers Ticket Offer

Royal Collection Trust

All valid MOD90 and Defence Discount Service (DDS) card holders are entitled to complimentary admission to Windsor Castle, on production of their card. Further details about Windsor Castle can be found here.

Cardholders are entitled to a complimentary ticket for themselves and up to four other guests, after 12:00 noon at Royal Collection Trust venues. Please note admission is subject to availability and at sites where we operate a timed-admission system you will be offered admission for the next available time slot.

Tickets are available to be booked in advance by calling our Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7304, please note all telephone bookings are subject to a £2.00 booking fee.  You will need to present your MOD90/DDS card at the ticket desk on arrival to collect your tickets.

DDS cardholders will also need to bring supporting photographic identification such as a passport, driving licence or MOD90 card.

For further admission information please visit the website www.rct.uk or telephone the Ticket Sales and Information Office on +44 (0)303 123 7304.

Lived experience of non-UK veterans research project


Are you a former member of the UK Armed Forces with non-UK nationality?

RAND Europe is conducting research funded by the UK Office for Veterans' Affairs (OVA) to improve understanding of what it's like to be a non-UK veteran (ie. a UK ex-service person who did not have UK nationality when they joined the Armed Forces).

​The research focuses on exploring the day-to-day experiences of military service, military-to-civilian transition and post-service life, as well as helping to improve policy and support for non-UK veterans.

If you are interested in taking part in a research interview, register online at https://www.smartsurvey.co.uk/s/8R63DU/​

Further information ​about the project can be found at ​​https://www.rand.org/randeurope/research/projects/understanding-the-lived-experience-of-non-uk-veterans.html​

Forces Employment Charity


The Forces Employment Charity was formed from two of the UK’s largest and most respected military charities; RFEA – The Forces Employment Charity (RFEA) and Officers’ Association (OA).

Founded in 1885 and 1920 respectively, they came together in May 2022 to begin an exciting new chapter for ex-Forces employment support. Their mission is to enable individuals to secure employment and progress to roles at every level, to ensure they achieve their potential beyond military service.

To find out more visit the Forces Employment Charity website​.

AFCFT: Launch of Supporting Partners - Innovation Grants