Chatham: Vivo Housing Surgery, Tuesday and Thursday mornings

 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Families First newsletter - issue 22

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Click to read this issue of Families First Newsletter (Issue 22) and previous issues: ​Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK​

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 17 Dec

Earlier today, a Written Ministerial Statement was published, announcing that the MOD has reached a formal agreement with Annington Property Ltd to repurchase more than 36,000 Service Family homes in England and Wales.  

This means that the homes that were previously privately owned will return to public ownership. This deal not only delivers long term value for money for the taxpayer but also means future improvements to the SFA estate will benefit Service families directly.

We hope this will be welcome news as DIO will now have the freedom to embark on a substantial programme of redevelopment and improvement of the estate.

While it is too early to discuss the specifics of future works, we will continue to update you through our Families First newsletter and our continuing series of SFA Roadshows in 2025.

​Full details of the announcement can be found here. We appreciate you may have questions and we will update you in due course with further information.

Grantham: Housing Surgery

Next Housing Surgery at the HIVE Community Centre, Building 162, Thursday 19th December, 1030 - 1230. All welcome!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Lichfield: Pinnacle/Amey Housing Surgery - The Postbox - Tuesday 14 January 2025

 

Next Housing Surgery at the The Postbox is Tuesday 14 January 1130 - 1230. All welcome!

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Lichfield: Subscription opens for collection of your garden waste in 2025

Garden waste collections will start back up again on your normal garden waste bin day after 27 January if you are subscribed to the service.

If you would like collections in 2025, please visit https://www.lichfielddc.gov.uk/gardenwasteform

Information provided by Central HIVE Hub

Long-Term Relationship couples and families posted Overseas

 

The Armed Forces Accommodation Policy Team is thrilled with the feedback from more than 50 service members taking part in the Accompanied LTR(E) Overseas Pilot in Cyprus. Since its launch in January 2024, the pilot has provided valuable insights and personal stories showing just how life-changing this initiative has been for participants. Due to its success, the pilot has been extended until March 2027.

To ensure families feel supported, a tailored allowance package is available for pilot participants. Since allowances depend on the assignment location and individual circumstances, service personnel are encouraged to check specifics for their country.

Updated Volumes 4 (Pilots) and 5 (Overseas Accommodation Policy) of JSP 464 (with country appendices and allowances) to clarify any queries will be published soon.

Furthermore, effective immediately the Pilot has been extended to BATUS and some GDN (Global Defence Network) sites.

For further information please contact people-accom-asc@mod.gov.uk

Leuchars: Pinnacle Open Door for Leuchars Families

Alongside colleagues from DIO, Amey, and VIVO, we’ve been opening up our local offices so you can drop in for support.

Come along and see our friendly team at the sites below until the end of February

Leuchars: Every Wednesday 2-7pm and Thursday 1-3pm at 9 Tutor Road, Leuchars, KY16 0JW.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Blandford: Welfare/contact house short term use accommodation

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE via BGSU Welfare team

Preston City Council: Christmas Waste & Recycle Collection Dates

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Fylde Council: Christmas Refuse & Recycle Collection Dates

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Pinnacle Virtual Outreach Day - Wed 11 Dec

 

You will be able to access colleagues from Pinnacle's Customer Solutions, Repairs, Home Services and Housing Officer teams who will be on hand to provide you with information on a host of topics. They will also help to answer and resolve any queries and questions you may have.

You can also learn more about Pinnacle's free career and small business support for military families, veterans and communities.

Be part of Pinnacle's Virtual Outreach Day and connect with their representatives via Microsoft Teams. Book your slot by Friday 6th December at Pinnacle Virtual Outreach Day

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning and DIO housing surgery Wed 5th Feb 2025

If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo

Information provided by Bovington HIVE 

 

Families First newsletter - issue 21

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North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Upcoming Vivo housing surgeries

MOD Corsham - Community Centre

• Wed 4 Dec
• 1000-1200

South Cerney - Community Centre

• Wed 11 Dec
• 1230-1330

South Cerney - Community Centre

• Wed 8 Jan
• 1230-1330

MOD Lyneham - Community Centre

• Thu 9 Jan
• 0900-1100

Hullavington - Community Centre

• Wed 29 Jan
• 1000-1200

Colerne - Community Centre

• Thu 30 Jan
• 1000-1200

Innsworth - Community Centre

• Fri 31 Jan
• 1000-1200

Please note that Pinnacle reps also attend some of these surgeries with Vivo.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

SFA Roadshow at Leuchars, 28th November

SFA Roadshows:

The next SFA Roadshow hosted by senior representatives from DIO and its suppliers, is taking place in Leuchars on 28 November at the Leuchars Community Centre, Tutor Road, KY16 0JW. 

There will be two sessions 13:00-14:30 and 17:30–19:00. Families can sign up using this link, visiting https://forms.office.com/e/Jdbk6N9bWE or scanning the QR code on the poster.

Accommodation: Online e1132 password process change on 9th Dec 2024

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Online e1132 password process change

The password process for the online e1132 system is changing on Monday 9 December 2024.

To ensure your online details are kept as securely as possible, we are changing the way we record, store and provide users with their details (when requested).

All users of the online e1132 system will need to reset their own passwords the next time they login to the system. Once the reset is completed, the user's new chosen password will remain unchanged until the user chooses to change it. There is no deadline for users to change their password, the change is only triggered the next time they go to login into the e1132 system.

Before the change on Monday 9 December, we encourage users to log into their e1132 accounts to check that the email address linked to their account is valid.

Bovington: Garrison contact houses for short term accommodation use

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To check availability, call during office hours on 01929 402239 or access the online booking form via this link https://forms.office.com/r/sZfRNqXDnL

Please note recent changes to bookings.
Bookings for 7 x nights can be booked at any time.
Bookings for 5+ nights can be booked 3 months in advance.
Bookings less than 5 x nights can be booked 2 months in advance.

For all bookings, a £50 deposit will be required within 7 days of making the booking and the full balance is to be paid 28 days prior to stay. The rate is set at £50 per night for the first three nights, then £25 per night thereafter.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) now have a new 24-hour phone number.

If you are a Veteran experiencing homelessness, or know someone who is, then please give Scottish Veterans Residences (SVR) a call on 0300 131 6755 and they will do all we can to help.

You can also use theonline accommodation enquiry form at: https://forms.office.com/e/pq18sjDGtz

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Defence Transition Services (DTS): Civilian Housing Brief Dates 2025

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To register for a brief: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing#civilian-housing-briefs

For more information on getting additional support when leaving the armed forces: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/getting-additional-support-when-leaving-the-armed-forces​​​