East Riding: Adult Learning & Employment Support

 

ERYC Adult Learning and Employment Support Web Page 

Tel: 01482 887670

Samaritans launches app to support UK military veterans' mental health

Samaritans new veterans app aims to help manage the emotional challenges of leaving the military.​

Full details: https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-launches-app-to-support-uk-military-veterans-mental-health/

Poppy Scotland grant scheme

Financial difficulties can happen to anyone. When it happens to members of the Armed Forces community, our grants scheme delivers financial support tailored to their specific circumstances.

Our grants are wide-ranging and cover areas such as home repairs or adaptations, replacement household goods and clothing. We’ve kept our grant giving criteria deliberately broad so we can help as many people as possible. We carefully consider each individual's case, so do not hesitate to get in touch, we are here to help you through the grant application process.

For more information visit www.poppyscotland.org.uk

Covid Vaccination - Factsheet

Further Questions can be found HERE

Guide for Parents of LGBT+ Children

​This guide has been created by MOD LGBT+ Allies to provide support and guidance to parents of LGBT+ children. We hope this guide will not only help those parents of LGBT+ Children and anyone going through a similar situation or interested in this area, but raise awareness to everyone who reads this guide. It is crucial to remember that coming out is never a one-time event and that our LGBT+ colleagues may have to face this often daunting experience many times in both their personal and work life
To access the guide click here​.

Future Accommodation Model (FAM)

Stowmarket: Performance Skills Workshop for teenagers

 The Mix in Stowmarket is still taking new young people on their Drama programme 

Charge in lieu of Council Tax rates 2021/22

DST: Leaf Trail

 

​ManKind Initiative - supporting male victims of domestic abuse

ManKind Initiative's confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

They provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.

The helpline is a listening service which provides emotional support, practical information and signposting.
For more information, click here.

East Riding, Hull, Lincolnshire & N.E. Lincolnshire: Domestic Violence

NHS Healthy Start

​Healthy Start is a UK-wide statutory scheme providing a nutritional safety net to pregnant women and children under four in low-income families in receipt of certain benefits or tax credits.

If you live in Scotland, Healthy Start is unavailable however you can apply for 'Best Starts Foods' through the UK NHS Healthy Start scheme link provided. NHS Healthy Start scheme

Wiltshire: Tips for staying safe in the countryside

Forces Pensions Society

CPI increase announced as 3.1%

The CPI increase which will come into force next April has been announced as 3.1% by the ONS. This is the figure that will be used to increase all Armed Forces pensions in payment from April 2022.

Armed Forces pensions, once awarded, are adjusted in April each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI rate used is the CPI headline rate for the September prior to the April adjustment the following year. This rate is always formally announced in October.

https://forcespensionsociety.org​

Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body: Fiftieth Report 2021

Recommendations from the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body on Armed Forces’ remuneration and charges.

For more information, click here​.

A is for Accommodation

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SFA communications update on the installation of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP)

Update on the installation of Electric Vehicle Charge Points (EVCP) in SFA

Following a successful EVCP installation pilot in the South East region, we are pleased to inform families that the scheme is now being rolled out nationwide.

Families whose SFA has off-road parking or a dedicated garage within its immediate vicinity will be eligible to have an individual EVCP installed. Those that have registered for an EVCP and whose SFA meet the eligibility criteria, will be contacted by Pinnacle in the coming months to arrange for a survey and installation, where appropriate.

Subject to funding, estate-wide delivery of EVCPs is also being planned. Two estates – Woolwich and RAF Leeming – have been chosen for the initial delivery in late November, with other SFA estates also being considered. DIO will write to SFA families where estate delivery is planned to give full details prior to any works commencing.

If you have, or are in the process of purchasing, an electric vehicle and have not yet requested a charging point please contact the Pinnacle helpdesk to register your interest. There are no costs to families for an EVCP installation, and grant funding cannot be claimed.

Please note, if you install an EVCP without requesting approval, you may incur charges when moving out.

Further detailed guidance on EVCP installations can be found here.

Army People Conference 2021

Bridlington: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club

BFBS announces new radio app

This week BFBS launched a new Radio app, available for all Android and Apple devices.

As well as accessing all the BFBS radio stations, anywhere in the world, the app now allows listeners to hear and download their favourite music and BFBS Podcasts, listen to the Catch-Up services, browse all the scheduling information and more. ​

Available now www.bfbs.com/new-bfbs-radio-app

East Riding: Armed Forces Community Web Page

East Riding & Hull: mind

Togetherall Community Story

Togetherall is a safe place where you can share your experiences, anonymously and 24/7, monitored by trained Wall-Guides.

If you don’t feel like sharing, there is also a range of courses & resources available.

Sign up today at: togetherall.com armed forces

Hull: Forces Families & Carer Support

East Riding & Hull: Citizens Advice

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Force for Change programme

 

Force for Change programme - closing date 19 November 2021

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.​

Further information can be found on the Armed Forces Covenant Fund website.

Beverley: VANL and ERVAS Merger Exploration

VANL and ERVAS merger exploration

Voluntary Action North Lincolnshire and East Riding Voluntary Action Services (ERVAS) Ltd are exploring the potential the benefits of the two organisations merging. No decision has been made at this time, however we will be embarking on a thorough consultation process, with all who have an interest in the organisations - first and foremost members, followed by partners and funders.

The main reason we are exploring this is to strengthen voluntary sector support across the areas and improve long term sustainability of both organisations.

Beverley: Fitmums

Newcastle: Your Homes Newcastle

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East Riding: SSAFA

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UCAS guidance for potential students from a UK Armed Forces background

Following collaboration between the MOD, UCAS and the Service Children's Progression (SCiP) Alliance, UCAS now has an information and advice webpage for students from a UK Armed Forces background.

Veterans, or students whose parent(s), carer(s), or partner are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel may find there are unique circumstances to consider when making their applications. They may also be able to get extra support from their chosen university or college.

The information pages cover advice for:

*Service children
*Veterans
*Spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces personnel

Northumberland: onecall

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Veterans' Gateway - unclaimed service pensions

If you served in the Armed Forces after April 1975, you could have an unclaimed pension. AFPS 75 pensions earned before April 2005 are payable at age 60.

To claim your preserved pension, go to the Veterans UK website and fill in AFPS Form 8. You will not receive the pension automatically - you will have to make a claim. You should send the form off around 6 months before your pension is due. If you have passed the due date you can still claim using the same form.

Further information is available on the Veterans' Gateway website.

Childcare Choices

Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

The Childcare Choices website details what Government help is available for parents paying for childcare.

You can also read the myth-busting FAQ's for advice.

Lancashire: Wyre Council & Community Trust Veterans online Zoom chat every Thursday

Please join for some great chat and lots of laughs with all members of the Veterans Community. Army/Navy/Raf/RM/Merchant Navy are all welcome. Serving and Families too.
This is a weekly event from the comfort of your own home.

Free mental health resources

Following the recent World Mental Health Day on Sunday 10th October, a list of supportive resources have been put together for the military community.

Please click the image above to access the links and view the document in full

Lancashire: Dig In NorthWest - Bloomin Marvellous Project for Veterans & Service Community