Changes to Timeline for Submission of Indefinite Leave to Remain Applications Pre-Discharge

The MOD has agreed with the Home Office to extend the time limit before discharge that non-UK Service Personnel can submit applications for Indefinite Leave to Remain, with immediate effect.

Previously, non-UK soldiers had been able to apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) up to 10 weeks prior to discharge. This has now been changed to up to 18 weeks prior to discharge.

It will take time to reflect this in Army / MOD and Home Office documents and websites, as well as other Army guidance documents. In the meantime, any questions should be directed to your soldier's chain of command.

Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view

Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: this forward view should be seen as a companion document to the NHS Long Term Plan (LTP), outlining the commitments NHS England and NHS Improvement is making to improve the health and wellbeing of the Armed Forces community, serving personnel (regulars and reservists), veterans and their families.

NHS England » Healthcare for the Armed Forces community: a forward view

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Defence Integrated Review

Defence outlines 2030 vision for the Armed Forces

The Secretary of State has set out the future vision for the UK Armed Forces ensuring the military is prepared for new and emerging threats and challenges.

Outlined in ‘Defence in a competitive age’, the UK Armed Forces will become a threat-focused integrated force with a continued shift in thinking across land, sea, air, space and cyber domains.

Defence will spend over £85 billion on equipment over the next four years so our Armed Forces can adapt, compete effectively, and fight decisively when needed. This will support 400,000 jobs across all four nations of the UK.

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund: Force for Change Programme

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are pleased to announce the Force for Change programme has now reopened for a further three rounds.​

This programme will award grants of up to £10,000 for community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration; supporting post-Covid recovery in local Armed Forces communities affected by isolation.

https://covenantfund.org.uk/programme/armed-forces-covenant-fund-force-for-change-programme/

Ensuring Identification as a Member of the Force under the NATO SOFA

 

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Headspace: Free Package of Free Meditations - Weathering the Storm

 

Headspace has made available an enhanced free package called ‘Weathering the Storm’ with more meditations, movement exercises and sleep music to help through this difficult time, as well as links to further resources.

There are a lot of unknowns in the world right now and most of us are feeling anxious, restless, or isolated. To help support you through this challenging time, we’re offering a new collection of meditation, sleep, and movement exercises in the Headspace app called Weathering the storm. It’s a reminder that none of us are alone in this shared experience.

Find Weathering the storm on the Explore tab of your Headspace app and give your mind and body a break.

https://www.headspace.com/covid-19