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Wednesday 31 May 2023
Step Together 'Armed Forces Community Programme
Step Together run an 'Armed Forces Community Programme' supporting Personnel on Recovery Duty (PRD), Veterans and their families across the UK to make significant change in their lives. This is through one-to-one support and active engagement in the local community as a part of their recovery and resettlement.
To read the May bulletin please click here: AFC Bulletin May
Aurora New Dawn job opportunity with the Armed Forces - remote working
Job opportunity with Aurora New Dawn:
Domestic Abuse Advocate, Armed Forces (Foreign & Commonwealth).
Please see further details: Domestic Abuse Advocate - Armed Forces (Foreign & Commonwealth), Portsmouth, Hampshire - Forces Families JobsTuesday 23 May 2023
Togetherall Military Group
Guidance on Service Pupil Premium - Updated 19 May
Updated guidance on the Service Pupil Premium is now on Gov.uk at this link: Service Pupil Premium: what you need to know - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Serve and Protect Credit Union: Social Media Competition - May 2023
Serve and Protect CU are running a social media competition to win a £250 Virgin Experience Days voucher!
All participants need to do is follow the three steps outlined in our competition post. Participants can enter on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to increase their chances of winning.
One lucky winner will be selected at random from one platform. The competition ends at 23:59 on Wednesday 31st May.
Friday 19 May 2023
Landlord Gas Safety Inspections (LGSIs) in Service Family Accommodation (SFA)
Tuesday 16 May 2023
Mental Health Awareness Week
Friday 12 May 2023
Tax Credits are ending and are being replaced by Universal Credit - claimants will be notified when they have to reclaim
Migration notices will be issued to all Tax Credit claimants over the next two years. Claimants will need to take action to ensure their benefits do not stop.
For further information please click here
My Forces Life Art Competition 2023 – Take part for a chance to WIN books and art materials
Full details: https://www.readingforce.org.uk/my-forces-life-art-competition-2023/
Closing date for entries: 21st May 2023Wednesday 10 May 2023
Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Monthly Q&A sessions May, June & July 2023
Young Minds: Support for Parents
Defence Accommodation Policy Defence Connect Page to go External
Thursday 4 May 2023
Young Minds: Support for Parents
We know parenting isn’t always easy. Although it’s often amazing and rewarding to watch your children grow up, and to help them learn to be independent, it can also be really hard work. It can feel especially hard if your child's mood and behaviour seem different and you're not sure why, or what you can do to help.
We have lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child.
Click HERE for further information