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May 17, 2024
Kings Camp for military children - booking now open!
In partnership with the RNRMC for Naval families and Annington and the Army Welfare Service for Army families, we run a number of camps at Military Establishments.
Serving Personnel can book places for their own children at a subsidised cost of £90 per week (MOD/ Veterans: £170 for Multi Active – please check the venue page or call us for details).
A reminder of the Single Living Accommodation survey - open to ALL Service Personnel!
The Single Living Accomodation (SLA) survey launches today and is an opportunity for all personnel to share your views on SLA and help shape the future of Defence accommodation.
Who can take part and how?
We want to hear from all Service personnel whether you currently use SLA or not.
To complete the survey click here: https://surveys.mod.uk/index.php/529233?lang=en
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What’s the ask?
You will be asked to complete a short survey which will take approximately 10 minutes.
The survey will close at 17:00 Monday 3 June 2024.
We want to know:
- Your views of SLA
- How you use/ have used SLA
- What you want and need from SLA
The survey will be entirely anonymous. We will not be collecting any personal information or sharing your responses with your Chain of Command.
What is the SLA survey?
The SLA survey is conducted every two years to build up evidence and track trends over time around your views and experiences of SLA. The results of this survey will help Defence develop SLA standards and make decisions that shape the future of SLA. It is crucial that as many Service personnel as possible share their views. The more responses we receive, the more confident we can be that the results accurately reflect the Armed Forces population.
This survey is not the same as the Modernised Accommodation Offer (MAO) survey, which gathered information on Service personnel’s personal circumstances and future accommodation choices to improve an understanding of the demand for family accommodation. The SLA survey gathers information on Service personnel’s views and experiences of SLA to help inform future policy.
Make sure you have your say as every response matters!
May 16, 2024
NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme
We work across all 22 health boards in Scotland and aim to increase the awareness of the employment opportunities within NHS Scotland and the pathways into them. Also to support our recruiting managers to better understand the knowledge, skills and experience the Armed Forces Community can bring to our workforce.
If you have never thought of roles within NHS Scotland, why not join our Monthly Online Webinar; an informative overview to answer the “what” questions – Pay, locations, roles, training required, routes in etc.
The next webinar is on Tuesday 4th June at 14.30 - you can register for this or other webinar's by scanning the QR code or clicking here.
For more information visit the AFTP Webpage.
Veterans' Capital Housing Fund - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust
Part of the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund, this programme awards grants of up to £75K towards projects that assist in the refurbishment or extension of accommodation for Veterans with a housing need.
Full details are available here https://covenantfund.org.uk/.../refurbishment-grants.../
Apply by 19 June 2024.
May 15, 2024
Easy Resettlement Magazine - Spring issue
We work with numerous employers (many of whom have pledged their support through the Armed Forces Covenant) as well as training providers, armed forces charities and organisations such as the CTP and ELCAS about your entitlements, all of which will assist you in moving through your resettlement process.
You can read the Spring issue as well as back issues and to make sure you never miss a copy you can subscribe for free.
Spring Easy Resettlement Magazine
Spring Easy Resettlement Magazine
May 14, 2024
Cadets - sign up for Defence Discount Service savings!
Are you a cadet over the age of 16? Sign up to Defence Discount Service and start saving!
Tell your friends too!
Just follow these simple steps on our website or app to sign up:
- Click register on our home page
- Select 'Cadet Forces'
- Fill in your details, including the name of your cadet unit
- Hit register
Sign up and save today @ https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/
Tell us how Wraparound Childcare has impacted your family
How has Wraparound Childcare (WAC) impacted your family? If you are claiming, or have previously claimed WAC since it launched in September 2022, we want to hear from you.
Defence is evaluating the impact of the WAC scheme on serving families, since the scheme was launched.
Your responses will help inform future policy, tell us what impact it has had on your lives as Serving families and be used to determine the effectiveness of the scheme.
Who can complete the survey?
Any Serving families that are claiming, or have claimed WAC, since it was launched.
Serving personnel or their partners can respond using a token/access code, which is the Service number of the Serving person. This is for security and to control access.
All responses will remain anonymous, and responses will not be linked to Service numbers in any way.
If you would be interested in taking part in focus groups to delve deeper into the effectiveness of the scheme, please indicate this at the end of the survey or email the Analytical Evaluation team.
Click here to complete the survey now
Not sure what Wraparound Childcare is?
Find out more information and if you are eligible by visiting the Childcare Information page on defnet or Defence Connect.
Families can also visit the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage.
Have a question?
If you have any questions or issues with the survey, you can contact Defence’s Analytical Evaluation Team or for questions about WAC itself, contact the Wraparound Childcare team.
May 13, 2024
UK Health Security Agency advice - be tick aware
Don't let ticks stop you from enjoying the outdoors but reduce the chance of acquiring a tick bite by:
- Using a repellent that prevents ticks
- Wearing long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure
- Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
- Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately
- When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
- If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a removal device
Find out more, including what to do if you're bitten
May 9, 2024
MOD Overseas survey - Thank You!
- Thank you to the overseas personnel and families that took the time to complete the MOD's overseas families survey, which ran from July to August 2023.
- Your feedback is helping to shape Defence policy and processes to better meet the needs of you and your family.
- An MOD report is due to be published this year outlining key survey findings and will be publicly available on Gov.uk. Further details will be shared in due course.
To find out more about Defence's 10-year plan to drive forward positive initiatives for Service families, read the Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032.
If you have any questions, please contact: People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk
The Ripple Pond Spring 2024 newsletter
Training opportunity from X Forces
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Who can attend?
- Personnel transitioning from the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services
- Armed Forces / Emergency Services veterans
- Service family members, partners and spouses
Please click the links below to register for the courses or to find out more about X Forces:
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) - two DVSA Vehicle Examiner (MOT) roles available in multiple locations
Closing Date 5 June 2024
This role at Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces, OR be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame OR Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR was discharged within the last 12 months.
The qualifications required that the DVSA have stipulated are as follows:
- You must have a vocational related qualification in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair at level 3
- or IMI ATA registration at diagnostic technician level, or IRTEC registration at advanced technician level, or Engtech registration
- Other Motor related qualifications may be acceptable:
- Significant experience + VRQ/QCF
- Apprenticeship + VRQ/QCF
- NVQ Level 3 + VRQ
- Significant Experience + NVQ Level 3
Further information can be found in the Job Description
To apply, please submit a completed expression of interest form and an up to date CV to GFIE@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
For more information on the GFiE scheme please go to: A complete guide to GFiE – Veterans, Military Partners/Spouses and Service Leavers – Life Chances – Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) (blog.gov.uk)
May 7, 2024
FrontFoot Jobs: Join Taylor Wimpey's Fast Track Program to become an Assistant Site Manager
No Experience Necessary!
Whether you're looking to kickstart your career or make a change, we provide the training and support you need to succeed.
What You'll Gain:
- Hands-on Training & Development
- Valuable Experience in Site Management
- Competitive Salary & Benefits
- Opportunity for Career Progression
- Passion for Construction and Site Management
- Strong Communication Skills
- Willingness to Learn and Adapt
Apply Now and Secure Your Spot in Taylor Wimpey's Fast Track Program!
Or contact the FrontFoot team on 0330 111 4282 or via email: info@frontfoot.jobs
This offer is exclusively open to members of the armed forces community and is also listed on the Career Transition Partnership website.
This offer is exclusively open to members of the armed forces community and is also listed on the Career Transition Partnership website.
Little Troopers free summer adventure for military teens in Rutland: Applications now open
Part of the charity’s All Together club, the aim of the programme is to bring together teenagers who might not know each other but all share similar experiences having grown up in the forces community.
Held at Shacklewell Hollow, the teenagers will get to enjoy lots of outdoor activities including giant go-karts, bushcraft, climbing, target shooting and playing on the water slides!
Applications are now open for a place on the two-night residential and any tri-service and reservist families. The weekend is an opportunity for the teens to start their summer holidays by turning their phones off, making new friends and having lots of fun.
BFBS: May Update
Serve and Protect Credit Union launch latest Fixed Saver, offering a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER
Are you looking to earn a guaranteed return on your savings? Serve and Protect Credit Union have launched their latest fixed-rate savings account.
Serve and Protect Credit Union (formerly Police Credit Union) are a not-for-profit organisation designed to help people in the police, prison, military, fire, and health services save money for their financial future.
- Their Fixed Saver account allows you to deposit from £1,000 up to £10,000, with a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER over a term of 12 months.
- Your savings with Serve and Protect Credit Union are also protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, covering you up to £85,000.*
Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!
It's available on a first-come-first-served basis, so act fast. The product is available throughout May 2024 and just requires you to complete a simple application online.
Please Note: If you are not already a member of Serve and Protect, you can still apply, but you will have to do so by the 29th of May 2024.
To apply or learn more about the Fixed Saver, visit: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/fixed-saver/
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