CSF Visits to Cyprus

CSF Education will be in Cyprus from the 22nd September 2025, visiting bases to connect with military families. Details of where they will be are above. Their focus is on providing information and support regarding boarding school options and the opportunities available for these families.

For more information about our services, please visit:

• https://www.csfeducation.co.uk
• https://www.csfeducation.co.uk/blog/

Armed Forces Commissioner Bill becomes law

 
With Royal Assent, we move closer to appointing the first Armed Forces Commissioner, giving personnel and families an independent voice to champion their welfare.

Further information: First ever independent Armed Forces Champion gets the 'royal seal' - GOV.UK

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): New vacancies across Northern England - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

The following vacancies are now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme, all are Dept of Work & pensions roles, and all have a closing date of 8 Oct:

GFIE-455 - Associate Supplier Manager
Location: Peel Park, Blackpool, Grade: EO, Salary: £32,137, Contract length: 18 months

GFIE-453 - Associate Capability Manager
Location: Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Birmingham. Grade: EO, Salary: £32,137, Contract length: 12 months

GFIE-454 - Digital Capability Manager
Location: Newcastle (Benton Park View). Grade: EO, Salary: £32,137, Contract length: 12 months

GFIE-452 - Capacity & Capability Delivery Assurance Officer
Location: Leeds (Quarry House), Grade: EO, Salary: £32,137, Contract length:18 months

GFIE-456 - Associate Business Services Practice Manager
Location: Peel Park, Blackpool & Quarry House, Leeds. Grade: EO, Salary: £32,137, Contract length: 12 months

GFIE-457 - Software Engineer
Location: Sheffield, Manchester. Grade: EO, Salary: £32,137, Contract length: 18 months

GFiE roles are available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, or be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form (also see Guidance notes) and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)

Army HIVE: Help with navigating MOD and Army Policy is available

 

Army HIVE staff, wherever they are based worldwide, all have access to MODnet and are thereby able to source both MOD and Army policy documents to support customer enquiries.

Often, the answers that our customers need on topics like entitlements, allowances, eligibility and access to services are contained within JSPs (Joint Service Publications), DINs (Defence Instructions and Notices), ABNs (Army Briefing Notes), and AGAIs (Army General and Admin Instructions). Whilst these can all be accessed internally by MODnet users, and some JSPs are published externally on Gov.uk, knowing which policy the required guidance is contained within - and where to find it in the document - is not always that easy.

This is where HIVE staff can help; if we don’t immediately know where the answer can be found, we will carry out all the research required to assist both our Service community customers and our colleagues within the MOD. We always aim to provide a timely answer, and usually within 24 hours wherever possible.

A recent ‘HIVE in action’ example of this was a customer who wanted to know if they were entitled to removals on a Medical Discharge, and how long they were able to stay in their Service Family Accommodation on discharge. The HIVE Information Support Officer was able to provide information on both of these issues, and emailed extracts from JSP 752 and JSP 464 confirming entitlements on a Med Discharge and the appropriate SFA policy guidance to the Service person. Disturbance Expense entitlement was also covered within the answer provided, as it was equally relevant.

So if the answer that you require is a policy one, please contact us via any of the following means:

• Get in touch with your nearest HIVE – see www.army.mod.uk/hives
• Email RC-Pers-HIVEComms-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk
• Use the ‘contact us’ function on our HIVE Blogs or go direct to our Enquiries MS Forms
• Find us on social media and drop us a Direct Message – Facebook is @ArmyHIVE, X and Instagram are @ArmyHIVEInfo

Episkopi: Swimming Pool Timetable

Episkopi Station Swimming pool timetable 15-21/9/2025.

Still few closure due to lifeguard availabilities but they are working on rectifying this as soon as they can.

Please see updated timetable as there will be no Monday Lunchtimes lanes.

Travel Medicine Fees for DPHC Overseas Civilian Patients

With effect from 1st July 2025 there will be a new mechanism for charging for entitled civilian patients requesting travel medicines.

The following travel vaccines are free and in line with NHS direction, this list will be reviewed when the NHS policy regarding travel medicine is changed. This policy by the NHS is under review.

(Polio) Combined diphtheria/tetanus/polio.
Typhoid
Hepatitis A
Cholera – this will ONLY be provided if it meets the strict criteria

All other vaccines and medicines for travel purposes not related to duty and posting for registered entitled family members and other non-military patients will be charged.

Give us time@ Orlando Break available 27th September to 11th October 2025

 

TWO WEEK BREAK TO FLORIDA!

 

Give Us Time: 

 

Discover a perfect blend of comfort and family-friendly fun at Encantada Resort from 27th September to 11th October 2025. Sleeps up to 6 people - please note flights are not included!  Escape to our enchanting haven, where every moment becomes a cherished memory.

Ayios Nikolaos - Lifeguarding Course open for applications

 

Akrotiri: Potential Road Closures

Episkopi: Calling all SBA Leading Ladies!

They're building something special - a supportive space for women of all ages living in the SBA to connect, grow, and thrive together.

Right now, they're looking for passionate, positive people to help shape this journey by joining their committee. If you have a strength, skill, or spark you'd love to share - whether it's organising events, creative ideas, listening ears or leadership experience - they would love to hear from you.

No formal experience needed, just a desire to build something meaningful.

Drop Ona Croft or Fay Colegate a message on Facebook, if you’re interested in being part of the committee or want to learn more. Help them create a space where every woman feels empowered.