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Generic and local information for the UK Military community including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
December 21, 2022
Samaritans support for the military and Armed Forces Community
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December 20, 2022
Scotland: Citizens Advice Bureau Money Map Tool
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Colchester: Fenwick Colchester
10% discount offered off full price merchandise only.
Armed Forces with military ID, this may include MOD Personnel and Army Reserve showing valid ID.
It is recommended speaking with the concession in store to discuss before purchasing.
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
December 19, 2022
Health and Justice - Lived Experience Network – Independent Patient and Public Voice (PPV) members required for the National Health & Justice team, NHS England
We are looking to recruit individuals who have range of lived experience of the Criminal Justice System, for an exciting initiative.
Millions encouraged to 'Get Around For £2' by bus from 1st January
The scheme will help families, commuters and other passengers save money this winter, backed by £60 million of government investment to cap single tickets at £2 from 1 January to 31 March 2023 across England, outside of London.
For further details of the scheme, including a list of operators taking part, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/news/millions-encouraged-to-get-around-for-2-by-bus
Forces Help To Buy Scheme - here to stay from 1st January 2023
Catterick: Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club every Wednesday Brewers Fayre
Information provided by Catterick HIVE
December 16, 2022
December 15, 2022
December 14, 2022
Asda extends its colleague discount and reinstates ‘Blue Light’ discount which includes Armed Forces
Following the announcement on Wednesday that UK inflation is now at 9%, Asda has taken further action to support its customers and colleagues in managing their household costs by offering extended discounts.
Colchester: Find Your Active YouTube Weekly Timetable with Active Essex
www.activeessex.org/find-your-active/workout-channel
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December 13, 2022
Colchester: Emergency Services discount at Braintree Outlet Village
To redeem, present your physical ID at the till point in store. Terms and Conditions apply for each participating store, speak to staff for details.
For further info visit braintree-village.com/emergency-services-discounts
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
Fife: The Fife Council Armed Forces & Veterans Community Champion 1st Annual Report has been published
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Chester: Warm Spaces - Chester
Information provided by Chester HIVE
The Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans based at the University of Chester are recruiting participants for their new study.
The Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans based at the University of Chester are recruiting participants for their new study.
There is a shortfall in research regarding the UK Armed Forces and ethnic minority populations even though we are aware that such populations are higher users of veterans specific mental health services and are also overrepresented in the Service Complaints system.
Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) awarded a grant to the University of Chester’s Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans to conduct research into the experiences of black, Asian, and minority ethnic veterans and their families. The study will use questionnaires, interviews, and focus groups to understand the motivators behind why black and Asian communities choose to join the British Armed Forces, remain and ultimately their reasons for leaving.
We are currently looking for veterans from any ethnic minority to complete the short online questionnaire, which should take no longer than 10-15 minutes and can be accessed by clicking on the link below: https://survey.questionstar.com/688d0487
We are also looking to interview veterans with Indian sub-continent or West Indian heritage. This usually takes no longer than 60 minutes, it can be conducted via an online meeting platform, and those participants who are interviewed will receive a £30 Amazon.co.uk gift voucher.
As a long-term outcome we would like to see that such veterans and their families are better placed to access appropriate assistance if required, including specialist medical and mental health services, through better engagement and connectivity.
If anyone has any questions regarding the study, please contact the research team at You can veterans@chester.ac.uk
You can also find more information about us on our website HERE
Fife College, new prospectus for 2023/2024 out now!
https://www.fife.ac.uk/fife-college-prospectus/
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
December 7, 2022
Warm Welcome Spaces
Warm Welcome Spaces come in all different shapes and sizes, from a homework club in a local church on a Tuesday, to over an over 65s community centre drop-in on a Wednesday and library co-working desk open all weekend. People just need to enter their postcode and their requirements to find the right space for them.
NHS Step-by-step guide for service leavers
Leaving the armed forces can be a daunting process to undertake. Understanding what options you have and what actions you can take will help make your transition from military healthcare to civilian healthcare as smooth as possible.
Colchester: Heart2heart Balloons
Heart2heart Balloons Ltd Colchester are offering 10% discount to all military personnel and their families
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
Primary School Admissions 2023 - Overseas
The Education Advisory Team UK (EAT UK) is part of the MOD’s Defence Children Services (DCS). We are a tri-service organisation that provides information, advice and guidance on all educational matters in the UK.We are providing advice to parents about the admission process for applying for primary school places in the U.K for September 2023.
Chester: ForFutures - Homeless/Sleeping Rough
More information can be found HERE
Information provided by Chester HIVE
Primary School Admissions for 2023 - UK
We are providing advice to parents about the admission process for applying for primary school places in the U.K for September 2023.
December 6, 2022
New stories added to Little Troopers Treasures: keeping forces families connected, even when miles apart
New stories added to Little Troopers Treasures: keeping forces families connected, even when miles apart.