National Cyber Security Centre - Phishing: Spot and Report Scam Emails,, Texts, Websites and Calls

'Phishing' is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.

This link explains how to report phishing attempts, and protect yourself from scammers - CLICK HERE​

Gambling Related Harms Awareness Webinars by GamCare - free

Free webinars on Thursday 22nd June and Thursday 6th July. See poster for more detail.

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) - Last Monthly Q&A session 12th July 2023 at 12.30pm

Want to know more about Wraparound Childcare?

Join the WAC team for a Q&A session.

Personnel and partners can join any session by using the link:​

12th July 2023 12:30 – 13:00​

Remember, you can find the WAC FAQs at Discover My Benefits: Army, RAF, Navy or Marines

Serve and Protect Credit Union - June Webinars

22 Jun 23, 1400 hrs: Boost Your Credit Score | Eventbrite

23 Jun 23, 1400hrs: Managing the Cost of Living | Eventbrite

Fri 30th Jun 23, 1400hrs: Budgeting & Spending | Eventbrite

For the full Serve & Protect program on Eventbrite click HERE​

SSAFA: Become a Community Connection Champion

#ConnectionMatters is the theme of this year's #LonelinessAwarenessWeek, and the wonderful groups and events that SSAFA's Community Connection Champions host are a chance to connect with others. Bowling, walking groups and art sessions - there's so much happening! If you are interested in becoming a Community Connection Champion, you can find out more here https://www.ssafa.org.uk/community-connection-champion

JSP 534 - Tri-service resettlement manual - Updated June 2023

JSP 534 - The Tri-Service Resettlement Manual has now been updated - see HERE for full details.

The WAC evaluation survey is now live

Mental Health Awareness Week

All this week we want to talk about anxiety and the things that can help.

Find out more about the week and how you can get involved here: Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 | Mental Health Foundation

Huggable Heroes

To find out more or place an order visit https://huggableheroes.uk/​
 

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Monthly Q&A sessions May, June & July 2023

Want to know more about Wraparound Childcare?

Join the WAC team for a Q&A session.

Personnel and partners can join any session by using the links:

18th May 2023 14:30 – 15:00

26th June 2023 10:30 – 11:00

12th July 2023 12:30 – 13:00​

Remember, you can find the WAC FAQs at Discover My Benefits: Army, RAF, Navy or Marines

DIO Service Family Accommodation Newsletter : Families First Issue 6

 

Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Future Accommodation Model Social Media Re-branding to Defence Accommodation Policy

New Service Pupil Support Programme - part of exciting new funding opportunity from the Armed Forces Families Fund

Armed Forces special stakeholder brief

 

Please CLICK HERE to read the full document. 

Separation and divorce guide for military personnel spouses and partners

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/separation-and-divorce-guide-for-military-personnel-spouses-and-partners

Army FAMCAS 2023

 

  https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/433343​

Inspirational Women in Defence - DDS - Nominations Open

Inspirational Women in Defence Award nominations are now open.
​https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/defencediscountservicenewsdetails.php?id=a3d86110-bd15-11ed-8813-9b84b778ba4a

School - National Offer Day

Within England, families have recently been made aware of the secondary school their child has been allocated for September 2023. The primary school offers will follow shortly (dates below):

Secondary National Offer Day March 1st 2023

Primary National Offer Day April 17th 2023

Not all families will be allocated their top preference and understandably, this can cause concern for some; the attached provides some useful tips regarding National Offer Day.

DIO SFA Update

 

Support Services for Service Personnel and their Families - .Gov.UK

 

Defence and armed forces: Support services for military and defence personnel and their families - detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Join over 4,600 Service families in claiming funding for up to 20 hours of before and after school care for eligible children aged 4 to 11 years old.

 

Army: https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/army-families/families-wraparound-childcare]
Navy: Families - wraparound childcare | Royal Navy | Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)
RAF: Families - wraparound childcare | RAF | Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk) ​

Fire safety for parents and child carers

 

Raise Resilience from Bounce Forward

You are more than a military spouse, a parent, a child. You are a human being and YOU matter.

There is an immediate need to preserve children’s emotional wellbeing and build mental resilience. This course has been designed to support armed forces families to develop the skills, knowledge and strategies to not only face the setbacks that inevitably will come, but also be able to thrive in life.

Through Raise Resilience, you can support yourself and your children to communicate effectively, develop empathy, nurture a growth mindset and understand emotions. To book your place please visit https://bounceforward.com/raise-resilience-military/

A little bit about HIVE...

 

Funky Fridays with Home Start ESBA

Voter ID requirement

From 4 May 2023, voters in England will need to show photo ID to vote at polling stations in some elections.​

With changes to the requirement, please check The Electoral Commission to see what the requirements are in your area.

Celebrating Forces Families Awards - Final Call for Nominations

 

https://www.celebratingforcesfamilies.co.uk/news/last-call-celebrating-forces-families-awards-nominations-2023

Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF)

The Ombudsman provides independent and impartial oversight of the Service Complaints system for members of the UK Armed Forces

Further information can be found HERE

HIVE NUKN Support

New/Existing Repair Form Pinnacle

​​To assist the NSC with reducing call waiting times​​, if you are aware of anyone with non urgent repairs, please use the link provided.

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/repairs/new-existing-repair-form/