ERYC Adult Learning and Employment Support Web Page
Tel: 01482 887670
October 29, 2021
October 28, 2021
Samaritans launches app to support UK military veterans' mental health
Full details: https://www.samaritans.org/news/samaritans-launches-app-to-support-uk-military-veterans-mental-health/
North Tyneside: Tyne tunnel, open road tolling
There will no longer be a need to stop and queue as we move to Open Road Tolling. Simply drive straight through. You can pre-pay or pay by midnight the day after your journey.
This exciting update means:
🚗No more queuing
🚗 More reliable journeys
🚗 Reduced pollution and CO2 Emissions
The easiest way to pay is with a Tyne Tunnels Pre-paid account where you can use Auto-top up so you always have credit.
Sign up for free at https://apply.tt2.co.uk/ and save 10% on every journey.
Manage your account on our mobile app.
You will also be able to pay:
💻 Online at www.tt2.co.uk
📞 Automated phone line 0191 5740030
💱 At dedicated PayPoint retailers across the region
Find out more at: http://tynepass.co.uk/
October 27, 2021
Poppy Scotland grant scheme
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
October 26, 2021
October 25, 2021
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.
October 22, 2021
Stowmarket: Performance Skills Workshop for teenagers
The Mix in Stowmarket is still taking new young people on their Drama programme
October 21, 2021
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.
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
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
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.
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.
October 20, 2021
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
Available now www.bfbs.com/new-bfbs-radio-app
October 19, 2021
October 18, 2021
October 17, 2021
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
October 15, 2021
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.
October 14, 2021
UCAS guidance for potential 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
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
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
This is a weekly event from the comfort of your own home.
October 13, 2021
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
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