Serve & Protect Credit Union: Play and Give Challenge

 

For further information please click the link above. ​

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

Review of offer for serving personnel and their families published

The Haythornthwaite Review of Armed Forces Incentivisation (HRAFI) is an independent review of terms and conditions – the Offer – for Service personnel. It also seeks to determine ways to attract and retain new and next generations out to 2035 and beyond.

Please click the link above.

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

New Policy & Guidance for Overseas Assignments: Assessment of support needs

Where Service/MOD Civilians and their families are considering an accompanied assignment/transfer overseas, the MOD needs to assess whether the services and support available/accessible in the overseas location can meet their individual needs. The purpose of this policy is to describe the framework under which those needs are assessed, how decisions on supportability should be made and to describe the key roles and responsibilities in the assessment and decision-making process.

To view the policy booklet, please click HERE​

DWP Gov.uk Update: Massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare

Universal Credit's maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June. Additional support worth up to £522 a month for families

Many parents will get help from DWP immediately with their first bill – instead of in arrears – to help them manage their budgets
Comes alongside plans to boost childcare workforce to deliver historic expansion of free childcare from nine months to the start of school

As part of the Government's biggest ever expansion to childcare provision, low-income families will be able to access increased childcare support worth a total of £900 million from 28 June.

Later this month, the Department for Work and Pensions will raise the amount that parents in Great Britain can claim back monthly for their childcare costs on Universal Credit up to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children. This is a rise of 47% from the previous limits of £646 for one child or £1,108 for two or more children.

At the same time, the Government will help eligible parents cover the costs for the first month's childcare when they enter work or significantly increase their hours, removing one of the most significant barriers to parents working and helping to grow the economy. Those parents will also receive up to 85% of their childcare costs back before their next month's bills are due – meaning they should have money to pay one month in advance going forward.

Further information at this LINK