August 26, 2021
August 25, 2021
Veterans - Do You Have a Question About Your Armed Forces Pension?
If you have a question about your Armed Forces Pension please call the JPAC Enquiry Centre on 0800 085 3600 or 0044 141 224 3600 if calling from abroad
Open Monday to Friday 7am - 7pm, please ensure you have your National Insurance Numbers ready.
You can find useful information on all the Schemes HERE
Update On Veterans ID Cards
Update from Veterans UK
We have been receiving requests for information on veterans ID Cards.
Behind the scenes there is a lot of work going on at present across Government, the Charity sector and other providers to improve services for veterans, all linked to the Armed Forces Covenant.
The delay in offering an ID card to veterans more widely is partly so that the Department can complete work to consider how best a future card, or veterans identity approach, can support these services for veterans in the future
August 24, 2021
Armed Forces Community - Become Your Own Boss, Business Start up Programme
A snapshot introduction to becoming your own boss, learn how to get started, the basics of running your own business and where to go next for further support.
Delivered by the Head Trainer from the Successful 'Supporting the Unsung Hero' armed forces business start-up programme.
So if you a member of the Armed Forces Community and dreamed of becoming your own boss, then come and join us and start your journey.
NOTE: This is only available to members of the Armed Forces Community and you will be asked to verify this when you sign up. For more details click here
August 23, 2021
August 12, 2021
NHS Cadets
England’s Chief Nurse has called on young people to become NHS Cadets and gain valuable experience of volunteering in health and care. The programme, launched last year, helps teenagers to develop the skills needed for an NHS career by volunteering in vaccine centres, supporting elderly people in the community, and undertaking first aid training.
Find out more by emailing NHSCadets@sja.org.uk
Read the Full Article here
August 11, 2021
Pension Sharing on Divorce
Veterans UK have identified a number of Armed Forces Pensions Scheme (AFPS) members who have a Pension Sharing Order in place which requires recalculation.
This is a result of an error made when applying DWP legislation to the Armed Forces Pension Schemes.
AFPS members affected by this issue will shortly receive a letter from Veterans UK notifying them of the situation and detailing their new entitlement. Personnel who have been overpaid will not have the overpayments recovered from them, and those who have been underpaid will receive any arrears due.
Want to know more about Divorce and how it may affect your Armed Forces Pension?
Train to be 100% Army Fit
What's the secret to getting Army fit?
Download our 100% Army Fit app and find out it might even come in handy for those fitness tests you'll need to pass at your assessment centre.
British Forces Social Work Service Overseas - Domestic Abuse Support
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August 5, 2021
Brew Monday - Samaritans
It’s more important than ever that we stay connected, even if we have to keep a physical distance.
Gov.UK: Financial top tips for service personnel
Service personnel and their families can experience difficulty in accessing commercial products and services due to their mobility and time spent outside the UK. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has worked with the financial sector to improve the ability of armed forces personnel to access financial products.
(Please note that the MoneyForce website is now closed, however, the links shown in the article lead to financial support services from The Royal British Legion)
Click HERE to see the guidance
Unicef UK - There For UK Children Throughout Childhood
We’re there for UK children throughout childhood
Life for children in the UK can be tough. Almost 4 million live in poverty, obesity and mental health problems are rising, and many experience violence, abuse and neglect. So, here in the UK, we’re putting our years of experience working for children around the world into practice.
We’re there throughout childhood, making sure that every child has the same chance to shine. We work with the hospitals where they are born, the schools where they learn and grow, and the communities that shape their lives.
Visit 'Unicef United Kingdom' website by clicking HERE
Samaritans How We Can Help Military - Armed Forces Guide
Being in the Armed Forces means that you are exposed to a higher degree of risk and pressure than you might expect in other jobs, but we've got some practical information on how to look out for your teammates, how to discuss things with them and where to go for more support.
Support your team – stand by your mates
August 3, 2021
August 2, 2021
Report: Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life
The Defence Sub-Committee on Women in the Armed Forces has published its report “Protecting Those Who Protect Us: Women in the Armed Forces from Recruitment to Civilian Life".
The inquiry is one of the most important in the Committee’s history, with the Sub-Committee receiving an almost unprecedented level of engagement. Around one in ten female personnel currently serving in the Regulars contributed to the inquiry. It is also the first of its kind, with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) lifting the usual restrictions that prevent service personnel from contributing to inquiries.
The report finds that the MoD and Services are failing to protect female personnel and to help servicewomen achieve their full potential. Whilst most servicewomen and female veterans we consulted (nearly 90 percent of respondents to our survey) would recommend the Armed Forces as a career, more than 3,000 (around 84 percent) reported that female service personnel face additional challenges relative to their male counterparts.
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