Dispelling HIVE Myths

Dispelling HIVE Myths

Dispelling HIVE Myths

Dispelling HIVE Myths

Dispelling HIVE Myths

Wraparound Childcare Update

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As part of modernising our support for Service families, Defence is rolling out Wraparound childcare funding across the UK from Autumn 2022.

Service families can now visit Discover my Benefits to check if they can claim up to 20 hours per week of before and after school childcare funding during term time [insert pointing finger] [insert https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/army-families/families-wraparound-childcare​

With his wife Karen, Officer Dan describes the benefit that the Wraparound childcare scheme has had for them. “When I've come home from being away, I felt under quite a bit of pressure, thinking about what was coming the next week. [WAC] has helped to both develop Karen's career and take a little bit of pressure off us. I think it will go quite far towards persuading people to join, especially if joining with a young family."​

WAC Update

New Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Helpline Number

The Bullying, Harassment and Discrimination Helpline Number changed on 15th August. The New number is 0800 014 2381 (UK), + 44 330 008 5942 (outside UK).

HIVE Enquiries

Suicide Bereavement UK Armed Forces Suicide Bereavement Study

NHS Healthy Start

GamCare: Changing your relationship with gambling

 GamCare has designed these resources to assist anyone who has recognised that gambling may be an issue for them. If you have arrived at this realisation and have made the decision that you would like to change your relationship with gambling, the following workbook is designed to help you, working at your own pace.

Gambling problems can have many impacts for an individual, their family and their friends. If at any time you would like additional support from the GamCare team, you can contact us over the phone on Freephone 0808 8020 133​

https://www.gamcare.org.uk/self-help/self-help-resources/​

Free online employment course for ex-Forces partners' and their adult children over 18

 

Date of course: 5th-9th Sept. This is a pilot course, offered for free in liaison with JointForces ISS and aims to help you re-set your existing skills for the journey ahead in civilian life. Aimed at ex-Forces partners' and their adult children over 18.​ Closing date to apply is 22nd Aug. See alsohttps://janejamesconsultancy.com/military-reboot/

Education and Training Services - Life After the Army: When is the right time to prepare

This webinar will cover the process that SP follow to exit the Army and how they can maximise their transition with the educational opportunities on offer. Aimed at all reg SP even if you aren’t planning to leave yet.

CILOCT rebate - update

 

NHS Dental Care Updates

Patients across the country will soon benefit from improved access to dental care under changes recently announced by NHS England. New reforms include more dental therapists who will be able to accept patients for NHS treatments, freeing up dentists' time for urgent and complex cases. Further details can be found on the NHS England website.

In the meantime, the Forces Families Federations have a list of recommendations to help you find an NHS dentist.

You may also be able to find new local options on the Dental Choices website.