Research Participants Request - Service Spouses & Partners

This research project is student-led; it is not being carried out on behalf of the MOD nor is it endorsed by the MOD.

NHS England Guidance for Service Parents: Registering a child with an NHS GP and use of the NHS App

Togetherall: Self Compassion

Social health in the Army and wider military community

Understanding the Afghan Relocation Assistance Policy (ARAP)

The Afghan Relocation Assistance Policy Scheme and Service Families

08 July 2024

Frequently asked questions (FAQs)

Annex A: Afghan family journey from Third Country to Settled Accommodation in the UK.

What is the ARAP scheme?
The Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy (ARAP) Scheme is a safe and legal migration pathway into the UK for Afghan citizens who worked for or with the UK Armed Forces in Afghanistan in exposed or meaningful roles. It is an evidence-based scheme and is intended for a select group of Afghans rather than for all who wish to relocate to the UK.

Afghan citizens who are eligible for relocation to the UK under ARAP may relocate with a partner, dependent children and additional family members who are deemed eligible by the Ministry of Defence, and suitable for relocation by the Home Office following security vetting.

Most of the families will be staying in/on Defence Training Estate and/or SFA when they arrive in the UK.

Those who are eligible under ARAP are given ‘indefinite leave to remain’ meaning they have the right to live, work and study in the UK indefinitely. See https://www.gov.uk/indefinite-leave-to-remain for more information.

More information on the ARAP scheme is available at the GOV.UK website: Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy: further information on eligibility criteria, offer details and how to apply - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

A reminder of the help available from the Forces Employment Charity

Don’t miss out on Wraparound Childcare in the new autumn term. Are you eligible to claim WAC funding?

ESBA combined medical centre - econsult

 

ESBA Combined Medical Practice

The medical centre operates on booked appointments only and we do not hold appointments for walk in patient’s. If you attend the medical centre without an appointment you may be turned away and requested to complete an eConsult. eConsult should be your first route to access routine care from us.

Life threatening Emergencies should dial 112.

To access the econsult website, please follow the link econsult

Family Action Job Opportunity: Corporate Partnerships Manager - London Hybrid or Home Based

The charity Family Action have a London Hybrid or UK Homebased role that may be of interest to a military spouse/partner. They are looking for a Corporate Partnership Manager – full time or part time hours, with regular travel (twice monthly to London if home based). To read more & apply –

​Corporate Partnerships Manager - London Hybrid or Home Based, Full Time or Part Time, Permanent Contract - Family Action (family-action.org.uk)

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The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Covenant Fund programme focusing on prevention of Veteran suicide

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the third in its series of new Covenant Fund programmes for 2024/25.

The Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme will award one-year grants up to £50,000 and two-year grants up to £100,000, for projects which draw upon the key findings from their One Is Too Many programme, and will enable systemic change and long-term, sustainable impact in supporting Armed Forces Veterans with poor mental health, their families, and those who are caring for or supporting them.

What is the programme all about?

The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘Help Veterans with significant mental health needs’. This Veteran-focused programme will address this aim by supporting projects that meet one or more of the following outcomes.

* To support staff who work with vulnerable beneficiaries.

* To address mental health wellbeing, help-seeking, and stigma within the Armed Forces community.

* To address the needs of under-represented groups.

The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website. 

Who can apply?

The Trust is inviting applications from UK-based registered charities and statutory organisations. Full details are available on their website.

The Ulysses Trust

 

DIO: Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update

 

GamCare

 

HQ Brigade of Gurkhas: Cradle to Grave Guide

 

HQ Brigade of Gurkhas has launched a 'Cradle to Grave' publication. The aim of this booklet is to:
​Inform potential recruits (PR) joining the Brigade of Gurkhas.
Guide to officers in the Brigade to support their leadership, command, and management.
Provide awareness for personnel involved in supporting roles, welfare, management of facilities and on temporary attachment.
Provide awareness for Regional Point of Command (RPoC) and Formation HQs with Gurkhas under command.
Provide awareness for local authorities, external supporting agencies, schools, and local councils.​



​To access the guide, please go to this link: Gurkha Life Skills - Cradle to Grave - Gurkha Brigade Association (gurkhabde.com)

Ex-Military Working Dogs Re-homing Opportunity

The Defence Animal Training Regiment are actively seeking forever homes for both young and old Military Working Dogs, especially Shepherd-cross breeds, who are retiring due to end-of-service, training, or veterinary reasons. 

 To apply, please use the QR Code or complete the online form at this LINK