LGBT Veterans affected by the pre-2000 Armed Forces ban - restorative measures applications close on 12 December 2026

 

 link to affectedbytheban.campaign.gov.uk 

Serving personnel and veterans who were discharged or impacted by the pre-2000 ban on LGBT personnel in the Armed Forces have until 12 December to apply for restorative measures, including financial recognition. We’d appreciate your support in asking serving personnel to amplify the final call, so we can reach personnel and Veterans who may have been affected and are unaware of this.

 

Where relevant and appropriate, please support our final call for applications by sharing the communications toolkit in your newsletters, forums and social media channels. Please use a personal device to access and download campaign materials. 

 

The communications toolkit with campaign materials includes posters, social media posts, email banners, website and newsletter content and more. 

 

You can also find material and more information on defnet.

Civvy Street Oct/Nov Magazine is Out Now

 

To read the latest issue please go to this link: Civvy Street

Forces Employment Charity webinars: Pathways into Health and Social Care Careers for the Armed Forces Community – 20 to 22 Oct

 

Why attend? 

This series will help you understand where your skills, experience and ambitions could take you next. Whether you are preparing for your first civilian role, changing career direction or supporting a family member, each session offers practical insight into entry routes, employer expectations and meaningful career options across the sector. 

 

Event schedule 

• Tuesday 20 October 2026: Pathways into the NHS, 12:00 – 13:15

This session introduces the breadth of NHS career opportunities, with a focus on accessible entry routes and roles beyond clinical pathways.

• Wednesday 21 October 2026: Pathways into Social Care, 12:00 – 13:15

This session highlights career opportunities in social care, including accessible entry routes and roles beyond clinical pathways.

• Thursday 22 October 2026: Pathways into Pharma and Healthcare Support, 12:00 – 13:15

 

To find out more please go to:  Free health and social care careers webinars for military community

 

 

October Quest Magazine is Out Now

 

To read the Ocober issue (or any back issues) please go to this link: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

 

Easy Resettlement Magazine: Autumn edition out now

 

Have you read the Autumn issue of Easy Resettlement magazine yet?

 

In this issue there is information about employment events for service leavers, enabling you to meet future employers and network with companies and fellow service leavers.

ER mag also features the 162 winners of the MODs Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Awards and as always, you can find information from CTP and about ELCAS entitlements.

 

Please visit the Easy Resettlement website to read this issue online and download it for free: www.easyresettlement.com/magazine 

Career Transition Partnership: Upcoming Employment Fairs – Bournemouth on 24 Sept and Belfast on 14 Oct

 

CTP Employment Fairs are open to Service leavers, Veterans, Reservists, partners and spouses.

Service leavers, recent veterans and Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Veterans who discharged more than 2 years ago and family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Remaining 2026 CTP Employment Fair dates are:

Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

Army Pension Quick Reference Guide, Sept 2026

Armed Forces pensions can be complex, and understanding your pension and the benefits available to you is important at every stage of your career and beyond.

This document is provided for information and reference purposes only. It summarises aspects of Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) policy and related tax considerations but does not replace, amend or supersede Scheme Regulations, legislation, HMRC guidance, Veterans UK policy, or any official MOD policy document.

Army Pension Quick Reference Guide, Sept 2026

September Quest Magazine is Out Now

 

To read this issue (and back issues) online, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/

Alliance Manchester Business School: Advanced Management Achievement Course (AMAC)

 

The Advanced Management Achievement Course (AMAC) is a 3-week highly specialised programme designed for officers moving into management and executive careers.

 

AMAC has a long and successful track record in helping officers make the transition from a military career to the business world after leaving the Armed Forces.  It shares the language, concepts and practices of business which are often unfamiliar to delegates.  AMAC qualification is CMI Level 8 Certificate in Strategic Direction and Leadership.

 

Civvy Street Magazine – Aug/Sep 26 issue out now

 

To read this issue online, please go to: https://edition.pagesuite-professional.co.uk/html5/reader/production/default.aspx?pubname=&edid=17a5e337-4e24-40f2-9d34-29ad2bc7e30b

 

August Quest Magazine is Out Now

 To read this edition of Quest magazine online, or any back issues, please go to:  https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

Career Transition Partnership: Next Employment Fair in Elgin on 6 Aug

 

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Salford - 10 Sept
Bournemouth - 24 Sept
Belfast - 14 Oct
Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

Career Transition Partnership: Employment Fair in Salford on 10 Sept

 

CTP Employment Fairs are open to:

Service leavers
Veterans
Reservists
Partners and spouses

Service leavers/veterans/Reservists: To find out more and to reserve a place, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Family members: Register via email to CTP.events@reed.com

Alternatively register via the Forces Employment Charity (FEC): Link and click 'REGISTER' from the menu.

Next upcoming dates are:

Bournemouth - 24 Sept

Belfast - 14 Oct

Cardiff - 5 Nov
Telford - 19 Nov

To view all 2026 CTP Employment Fair locations and dates, please go to: https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/01/career-transition-partnership-2026.html

Building Heroes Programmes - Register Now for Autumn 2026

 

Building Heroes will be welcoming learners back onto our funded training programmes from mid-September, with courses starting again across our national academy network.

Our programmes are designed specifically to support members of the Armed Forces community to gain practical skills, recognised qualifications and valuable insight into construction and built environment careers.

Depending on location and availability, our programmes include:

• Construction Multi Skills
• Green Skills and Retrofit
• Groundworks and Streetworks

We will also be launching new programmes in the new year, including Engineering and Welding.

With some courses already fully booked for the first one or two cohorts of the new academic year, now is the time to register your interest so you do not miss out on your place with Building Heroes.

Our programmes are delivered across a growing number of regions, including:

• Darlington, County Durham
• Reaseheath, Cheshire
• Ibstock, Leicestershire
• Heybridge, Essex
• Wembley, London
• Drayton, Oxfordshire
• Andover, Hampshire
• Salisbury, Wiltshire
• Plymouth, Devon

With academies located across the country, there may be a Building Heroes programme close to where you plan to resettle. This means you can gain training in the region where you hope to live after service, while also meeting employers and industry partners in that local area.

If you are within your final 18 months of service, have already transitioned from the Armed Forces, are a Reservist, or are an immediate family member keen to upskill, our programmes can help you take a positive next step.

Our training provides:

• Valuable knowledge of the construction and built environment sector
• Practical skills and recognised qualifications, which may include a Diploma, Health and Safety Award and CSCS card, depending on the programme
• Funded training to help you build confidence in your capabilities alongside specialist tutors
• Employability support, underpinned by knowledgeable employability and career coaching specialists
• Confidence and insight to support transition into civilian life
• Access to our wider support offer, including guidance, employer engagement and links to our network of industry partners
• A pathway towards meaningful second careers after service

Places are limited and demand is already high for the autumn term, so we encourage you to register your interest as soon as possible.

To find out more and apply, please visit:
www.buildingheroes.org.uk/courses

MOD Veterans Services: An overview of the support available to Service personnel, veterans and their family members

To find out more about the MOD Veterans Services support available to Service personnel, Service leavers, veterans - and their family members - please go to: Get help from Veterans Services - GOV.UK

Also, a reminder that there is now an online Veterans Services referral form in place, which can be used by the Chain of Command/internal MOD organisations, external stakeholders and for self-referrals: Make a referral to Veterans Services - GOV.UK

Easy Resettlement Magazine - Summer Issue Out Now

To read this issue and also back issues online, please go to: https://www.easyresettlement.com/magazine/backissues/

Please note that the Spring issue of Easy Resettlement has a 2-page article (see pages 10 and 11) on the support available from HIVE and RN Family & People Support.

Victory Services Club - Monthly Newsletter & Digital Magazine

Victory Services Club have published their latest newsletter and also their digital magazine.

To read the latest ‘Club Life’ newsletter, please click here: Club Life Newsletter - May 2026

To view the digital magazine, please click here: [you’ll need to upload the PDF to Google Drive and link here]

For more information about the Victory Services Club, please go to: Home - Victory Services Club

Civvy Street Magazine: June/July Issue Out Now

 

To read this issue online, please click HERE. To read back issues, please go to: https://civvystreetmagazine.co.uk/digital-editions/

Quest Magazine: June Issue Out Now

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please go to: https://www.questonline.co.uk/magazine-archive

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: 168 DWP Work Coach EO roles in the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber – closing date 21 May

 

 

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 168 Executive Officer (EO) Work Coach vacancies throughout the Midlands, Yorkshire and the Humber. These may be of interest to Service leavers, veterans and Service community members looking at Civil Service roles.

Civil Service Jobs link with further information on the roles available, and application details: 

Universal Credit Job Centre - EO Work Coach - Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber (Ref: 763) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK

 

The vacancies close on 21/05/2026.