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Friday, 28 April 2023

FORCES EMPLOYMENT CHARITY LAUNCHES NEW INITIATIVE TO CELEBRATE MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD

The Forces Employment Charity will be marking the Month of the Military Child this April, with a brand new set of resources to help young people of those who Serve and have Served with their next career step.

The charity, which was founded in 1885, originally helped veterans find civilian employment and has since expanded its services to offer support to Military families. This has recently extended to offering employment support to Young people from military families, both serving and veteran within the M3 area, owing to its unique EM3 Armed Forces Veterans and Families Programme.

The team working in the EM3 Armed Forces Veterans and Families come from military families themselves and therefore understand the importance of supporting young people who face an ever-changing situation, from frequent moves, education gaps and separation from parents’ and social networks.

Through extra support in education, training and expanding the pool of employment choices and a caseworker, the programmes supports young people to plan a clearer future.
The charity also works with many young people from across the UK through its long-standing programme, Future Horizons. This programme helps early Service Leavers with the next stage of their civilian career, which often includes younger veterans aged between 16-25.

Future Accommodation Model Social Media Re-branding to Defence Accommodation Policy

New Service Pupil Support Programme - part of exciting new funding opportunity from the Armed Forces Families Fund

Help for Households and Cost of Living Payments

Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Communicating Help for Households and Cost of Living Payments - Understanding Universal Credit​ Resources section.

Thursday, 27 April 2023

Mankind: Acorn Recovery Programme for Male Survivors of Domestic Abuse

Defence Medical Services: SMS Medical and Dental Appointment Reminders


An SMS text message reminder service has been launched for patients registered at Defence Medical Services medical and dental practices. For more information please go to the My Healthcare Hub app on Defence Gateway​

Wednesday, 12 April 2023

Are you missing out on claiming Wraparound Childcare funding?


Think you can’t claim Wraparound Childcare (WAC)?

Is your partner in the Army / Navy / RAF ? Are you returning to work? You may be eligible to claim for up to 20 hours of before and after school care for eligible children aged 4 to 11 years old.

Check if you are eligible: RN Families - wraparound childcare | Royal Navy | Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk) Army https://discovermybenefits.mod.gov.uk/army/army-families/families-wraparound-childcare] RAF Families - wraparound childcare | RAF | Discover My Benefits (mod.gov.uk)

Wednesday, 5 April 2023

Armed Forces special stakeholder brief

 

Please CLICK HERE to read the full document. 

Op Courage - Specialist care for Service leavers, reservists, veterans and their families

 


Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you're experiencing domestic abuse



The government is rolling out a new Emergency Alerts system and a test alert will be sent out on Sunday 23rd April.

The alerts will be used to let you know about emergency situations (like severe flooding) through your mobile phone. However, the alert will be accompanied by a loud sound even if your phone is on silent. If you live with an abusive partner this could alert them to any secret or secondary phones that you may have. Here's how you can turn alerts off, both on Android phones and on iPhones: Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you're experiencing domestic abuse - YouTube



If you’re afraid of your partner call the free 24 hours a day National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247, or live chat with them Monday-Friday, 3-10pm by going to nationaldahelpline.org.uk

New Service Pupil Support Programme - part of exciting new funding opportunity from the Armed Forces Families Fund




Forces families to benefit as dedicated fund returns