NHS Armed Forces Health Update

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NHS Armed Forces Health

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Veterans Dashboard Launched

 

First-of-its-kind veterans dashboard launched as new census data emerges​​

The Veterans Data Dashboard from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs, allows the public to scroll through data in areas such as population, housing, mental health and employment.

The dashboard will provide a snapshot to the public, veterans and service providers so they can learn about the community, as well as the different services offered by the government to support veterans.

It comes as the Office for National Statistics released new data from the 2021 Census on the veteran population. The data covers areas such as age, health, gender and ethnic and religious breakdown.​


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Important Changes for sending BFPO mail & parcels from 01 March 2023

Important Changes for sending BFPO mail & parcels from 01 March 2023

The European Union (EU is strengthening safety & security at customs through a large-scale information system called Import Control System 2 (ICS2) on 1st March 2023.

All goods being shipped into or transiting through EU countries or Northern Ireland, Norway & Switzerland by air must include a minimum six-digit Harmonised System (HS) code & an accurate description for each item in the shipment. These rules will apply to all goods except documents regardless of value.

Staff at BFPO Northolt will be required to capture all data and provide precise consignment contents data to our mail conveyance partners to facilitate onward movement. declarations made in full. Please note that all BFPO mail requires a customs declaration, and no destinations are exempt.

What does the sender need to provide?

The following information must be clearly stated on all small packet/parcel mail:

Sender/Return Address in full – full name must be used & not for example ‘from Gran’ or ‘the Smiths’.

Recipient name & address in full, destination in full – do not use any country locations as these can result in items being processed wrongly within the UK mail system.

Address label – Printed or BLOCK capitals only – this will help to avoid delays.

Customs declarations – customers must clearly declare all contents list each item with the number of pieces and values then sign the declaration.

Harmonised System (HS) Commodity Codes – BFPO is seeking further clarity on the requirement to provide this detail for packages & mail posted over a UK Post Office counter & will provide further updates.

BFPO customers are responsible for ensuring the new regulations are followed, and failure to comply could result in items being seized and subjected to additional VAT/clearance charges prior to release by local customs authorities. In extreme cases, it could also lead to your parcels being returned or destroyed.

Badly addressed items could also be subject to delay at BFPO, if items cannot be processed via our automated systems and require manual data input.

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