Akrotiri: New Children's books in Akrotiri Library

New Accommodation Offer Important Update: Extension of SLA Waiver

The New Accommodation Offer has been changed in respect of the Dual Accommodation Expense element of the Offer. The waiver of SLA charges relating to PStatCat and age are being retained for now and extended to other cohorts who maintain a main home away from their assigned location. 

Please see this SWAY for more information.

Mission Motorsport - Upcoming Events

Banter, Brews & Cars – Pick & Mix Passenger Ride Experiences
Date: 20th and 27th March
Activity: Indoor karting
Registration Link: https://www.missionmotorsport.org/karting
Please note TeamSport are unable to offer adapted karts at this time. This is open to all abilities.

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancies for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

The latest GFIE vacancies available specifically for Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners are with DWP.

There are 4 positions available:

2 x vacancies in Leicester.

1 x vacancy in Rushden, Northamptonshire.

1 x vacancy in Northampton.

Anyone wishing to apply should complete an Expression of Interest form and email to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk with an up to date CV. The closing date is the 1st March.​

For more information about the GFiE scheme for veterans, Service leavers and partners/spouses, please go to this LINK​

There’s still time to contribute to the The Reserves Continuous Attitude Survey (ResCAS) 2024. Your experience matters, we want to hear from you.

How to take part?

ResCAS 2024 is open for all services until April 2nd 2024. For more details on whether you can take part and how, please find your service below.

Army Reserves

ResCAS is open to selected volunteer Reservists who should have already received or will be receiving a paper copy of the survey and an email with a link to the online version. You can also access the survey online at MOD Surveys then select ‘Army RESCAS 2024’.

Your token is your Service number and is case sensitive. Personnel should use the Google Chrome web browser to complete the survey.

For questions, contact: Army Occupational Psychology Team: ArmyPers-Strat-APRC-Survey@mod.gov.uk

DWP: National Insurance - detailed information

Guidance for National Insurance. Including how to apply for a National Insurance number and check your record. As well as rates, paying, refunds, voluntary contributions, and pensions.

Link: National Insurance: detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Headspace Support your loved onces

DWP: Child Maintenance Service reformed to crack down on parents who refuse to pay

The government is reforming the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to crack down on parents who refuse to pay and ensure children get the support they deserve more quickly.

Click here for info

Akrotiri: ASTRA Cinema drawing competition

Akrotiri: Fizz and Film Night

Launch of new easier Wraparound Childcare registration and claims process

Long Term Relationships - Pilot Scheme

Please click here for the new BFBS video on the pilot scheme for overseas housing for those in long term relationships.

Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2024 – now open!

Have your say in this year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – open until Monday 22 April. Don’t miss out – check if you’ve been invited to take part.

FamCAS is an annual, tri-Service survey, which invites a sample of Service spouses and civil partners to share what they like and dislike about Service family life.

This anonymous survey covers key issues that impact you, as Service families, and gives you the chance to share your views on aspects of day-to-day Service family life. This includes questions on employment, childcare, and healthcare.

DIO Families First newsletter - issue 13

To view this newsletter, please click here 

CTP 2024 Employment Fairs

Centrica - Newly qualified Gas Engineers and Apprenticeship roles

Exciting news; we have just begun a huge recruitment drive for newly qualified gas engineers and apprenticeship roles (Word Document with all details can be found here).

NEWLY QUALIFIED ROUTE:

• You'll need current ACS accreditation (including CCN1, CENWAT or CEN1/WAT1, and CPA1)
• Must be able to demonstrate experience of working on your own doing servicing and/or repairing boilers
• A genuine passion for developing your trade, striving for a successful career & providing awesome customer service
• A full UK driving licence with 6 points or less
• Availability to attend training at our UK-wide academies, with provided accommodation and travel if needed.

Working for the UK's biggest and most trusted energy company has its perks. As part of the Centrica family, in addition to your role-based package, you'll also receive our industry-leading core benefits, that gives you so much more than just money in the bank. £31,320 salary, increasing to £41,650 once fully competent and London allowance where appropriate

NHS England: Talking Therapies Mental Health Support

For more info, please visit: https://www.nhs.uk/mental-health/talking-therapies-medicine-treatments/talking-therapies-and-counselling/nhs-talking-therapies/​

Army Benevolent Fund: Cateran Yomp - the Ultimate Charity Walk

For more info and to register go to https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/cateranyomp​

New Accommodation Model (NAM) - advice booklet

For information on the New Accommodation Model (NAM) and how it will affect you, please click here to see the new advice booklet.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are seeking a Project Coordinator

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust is a grant making charity, which supports the Armed Forces Covenant by funding projects which address specific priorities. To find out more about our work and the organisation, please explore our website​

We’re seeking a Project Coordinator to support the strategic delivery of the successful Veterans’ Places, Pathways & People (VPPP) programme over the next 3 years.

To find out more click HERE

Applications should be submitted by 23 February 2024.

Little Troopers free coastal adventure for military teens in May: Applications now open

The charity Little Troopers is hosting a free coastal adventure for up to 60 military teenagers from Friday 24th to Sunday 26th May in Portland, Dorset.

Applications are now open for service families to apply for a place on the two-night residential weekend, which is open to teens aged 13-16 from all three services, including reservist families.

The weekend is an opportunity for the teens to turn their phones off, make new friends and get stuck into a jam-packed itinerary including scrambling, mackerel gutting, fire-building, kayaking, climbing, raft building, swimming and SUPing.

Part of the Little Troopers All Together club, the aim of the project is to celebrate young people who are part of the British Armed Forces community by bringing them together to meet and spend time with others who have similar life experiences.

Louise Fetigan, founder of Little Troopers, said: “The young people in our British Armed Forces community are a really special group of people who have often been through a lot of challenge and change in their lives. These teens regularly cope with things that their civilian peers just don’t understand. Our All Together residentials are all about bringing these children together to celebrate their shared identity as ‘little troopers’ and to just spend time chatting to others who have been through similar experiences.

NHS England: Benefits of the NHS App

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

If you are over the age of 16 the NHS App enables you to view your GP health record to help you better understand and manage your condition, without having to phone your GP surgery. With the App you can access your consultation notes, letters and test results.

The NHS App also enables you to manage repeat prescriptions and easily change your nominated pharmacy, so you can send orders when it’s convenient for you. Each prescription ordered electronically saves GP practices three minutes of time and a patient 18 minutes, making it more convenient for people and freeing up frontline staff to do other important duties.

The App makes it easy to access your appointment information and manage your hospital appointments. You can also find out your NHS number and access NHS 111 online to get instant advice or medical help near you.

New and innovative features will continue to be developed for the NHS App to help patients access convenient and high-quality care when and where they need it.

Start using the App today. For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/.

Children's Mental Health Week - 5-11 Feb 2024

 All military children age 11+ have free access to Kooth.

Please click here to visit kooth.com/mod​

Serve and Protect Credit Union - free financial webinars

Serve and Protect Credit Union are running a number of free webinars throughout February, aimed at boosting financial resilience. 

Budgeting & Spending

🕑 Thu, 8 Feb 2024 14:00 - 15:00

Boost Your Credit Score

🕝 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 14:00 - 15:00

What Lenders Look For

🕑 Thu, 22 Feb 2024 14:00 - 15:00

​Register for free here:  https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/upcoming-free-financial-webinars-2231869

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Civil Service Job Vacancies for Service Leavers, Veterans and Spouses/Partners

A new role for Veterans, Service Leavers and Military Spouses is available within the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) in the following locations – London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride/Glasgow.  Vacancy has a closing date of 18th February.

 

GFIE- 292: Finance Manager - 1 position available based in either London, Milton Keynes or East Kilbride/Glasgow.  Full details can be found on the job description attached.  

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

●      Have served in the Armed Forces.

●      Still serving but currently in resettlement period.

●      The Spouse/Partner of someone currently serving or who was discharged within the last 12 months.

Candidates should complete the EOI form (attached) and send together with a copy of their CV to gfie@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme for Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers​ please go to this LINK

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Finance Manager - Job Description

FamCAS 2024 is now open, and we want to hear from you!

 

Which? Scam Warning on Safer Internet Day

SCAM WARNING  These quizzes might seem like harmless fun but they could put you at risk of identity theft. You could be handing over a treasure trove of personal information to fraudsters.

​ #SaferInternetDay

Quest Magazine February 2024

Family Action - Job Opportunity Alert

UK remote & community based, part time, office hours, school hours, evenings, weekends - YOUR choice!

Are you looking for a role that fits around your existing commitments? Do you hold a Level 4 Certificate in Education or similar, experienced with group work? We're growing our team of Facilitators and this is PERFECT if you're looking for extra hours, returning to work after a career break, looking to side step into a different area from teaching, health, social or child care. 

To read more about this rewarding role and to apply (scroll down to Parenting Programme Facilitators) – HERE

Akrotiri: Patient Focus Group

 

New Accommodation Offer: Introduction of the Dual Accommodation Expense

From 1 April 2024, the Army Over 37 Provision will cease and the existing SLA waiver will be replaced by the Dual Accommodation Expense, part of the New Accommodation Offer.  For further information on the Dual Accommodation Expense, please go to:

• This SWAY
• ​Draft JSP 464, see Part 8 – Payment and Charges, Section 7
  
• Army Briefing Note: ABN 003/2024 (available to MODnet users only)

Victory Services Club: January Newsletter

 https://www.vsc.co.uk/​