Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) January 2025 newsletter is now available

The edition, as always, is packed full of information that we hope you will find interesting and helpful: for families, children and young people, educators, communities and wider organisations.

To read the newsletter 👉 MLG (Education) Newsletter – January 2025 - Issue 21.

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St Andrews: ADHD Adult support NE Fife Group dates from December to May 2025

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Scotland: NHS Inform We'll Keep You Right - Not sure where to go or who to see?

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Edinburgh: Forces Families Jobs showing over 900 vacancies in the Edinburgh area

Forces Families Jobs is the go-to place for training, employment and volunteer roles for family members of currently serving UK military personnel.

Apply for jobs and access employment and training opportunities with companies and organisations who are forces family friendly.

You can use this website with confidence in knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.

Jobs available in Edinburgh 👉 Jobs in Edinburgh - Forces Families Jobs

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Moray: Forces Families Jobs current vacancies in Kinloss and Buckie area

There are a wide range of different opportunities available on FFJ, so if you are living in this area of Scotland or due a posting there, then there could be something for you.

You can use this website with confidence in knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.

Search for jobs in the Kinloss area 👉 www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk/jobs

Search for jobs in the Buckie area www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk/jobs/ 

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East Fife: Mobile Library Timetable 6th January to 4th April 2025

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Or visit 👉Mobile & Home Delivery Services - OnFife

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Highlands: Forces Family Jobs currently showing over 100 vacancies for Highland Council

There are a wide range of different opportunities available on FFJ, so if you are living in this area of Scotland or due a posting there, then there could be something for you 🙂

You can use this website with confidence in knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.

Find out more here 👉https://www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk/ 

Highland Council 

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Leuchars: Welfare showing newly released film Wicked in the Community Centre, Sunday 19th Jan

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The welfare team will be showing the recently released film, Wicked in the Leuchars Community Centre on Sunday, 19th January at 1700hrs.

The cost to watch this fabulous film is £1 for children and £2 per adult. 

To secure a place you can pop in and see a member of the welfare team or turn up on the day. 

Please note this film has a PG certification.

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Leuchars: Forces Families Jobs currently showing over 799 vacancies in the Leuchars, Fife & Dundee areas

Forces Families Jobs is the go-to place for training, employment and volunteer roles for family members of currently serving UK military personnel.

Apply for jobs and access employment and training opportunities with companies and organisations who are forces family friendly. 

You can use this website with confidence in knowing that employers have signed the Armed Forces Covenant or are able to demonstrate their commitment to the Armed Forces.

https://www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk

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Highlands: The Military Liaison Group (MLG) - who, what, why

The Military Liaison Group (Education), often referred to as “The MLG”, is a tri-service Highland partnership that is committed to ensure that all Children and Young People from Armed Forces families thrive in Highland and suffer no disadvantage in their education due to being from a military family (Army, Navy or RAF) whether Serving, Reservist or Veteran.

You can find out more about the MLG and their partners in a new resource👉 MLG Education: Who What Why

This can also be accessed through the Armed Forces Highland website along with more information regarding the MLG 👉 Armed Forces Families Highland

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Fife: Avian Flu confirmed at Birnie and Gaddon Lochs - Fife Coast & Countryside Trust

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Scotland: The latest NHS Scotland vacancies from the Armed Forces Talent Programme Team as of 8th Jan 2025

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The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHS Scotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

You can also find additional information on the AFTP webpage, such as our monthly information Webinars, becoming an Armed Forces Community ambassador, and other AFTP activity across the year.

Dalkeith: Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) will be at Lothian Veterans Centre, Thurs 16th Jan

David Thomson from the Defence Medical Welfare Service (DMWS) will be at LVC on Thursday the 16th of January from 12noon until 3pm (last appointment 2pm).

If you would like an appointment to speak to David please email the team at contact@lvc.scot or call us on 0131 660 5537.

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Moray: Neurodivergent Families Online Bingo session, Tuesday 14th January 2025

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Connecting our Neurodivergent Families - Online Bingo session, Tuesday 14th January 2025, 7:00pm -8:00pm

Bingo is a fun and engaging way to bring families together. This session encourages everyone to learn more about local supports and services for neurodivergent families while having a great time.

Families can share their experiences, celebrate differences and support one another through this online activity. As well as connect with others who have similar experiences. It’s all about building community and fostering friendships among Neurodivergent individuals and families.

This event is open to Neurodiverse families only and is run by ICON (Informing and Connecting Our Neurodivergent Families In Moray) , for more information about this group please click here where you can scroll down an review the information about ICON.

Booking Essential: https://buytickets.at/moraywellbeinghub/1485030

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Forres: Family Social Club FREE activities and digital support for families, Mon 20th Jan/3rd & 17th Feb

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Family Social Club - organised by Forres Area Community Trust in Forres Town Hall

NO BOOKING required
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Meet other families and enjoy FREE activities and snacks 

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Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau opening hours

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Edinburgh: Full-time Housing Assistant vacancy with Scottish Veterans Residences, closing date 25th Jan

Here's your chance to join our friendly and professional team at Whitefoord House and play a key role in providing housing support to Veterans who are homeless or are experiencing homelessness.

The job is 37.5 hours per week, the salary is £27,071, and the closing date for applications is 25 January.

For more info and to apply, please visit: https://www.svronline.org/about-work/

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Dundee: Part-time Housing Assistant with Scottish Veterans Residency, closing date 17th Jan

Vacancy for a part-time Housing Assistant at Dundee residence, Rosendael, in Broughty Ferry. 26.25 hours per week, pro-rata salary based on FT salary of £27,071.

Closing date 17 January, with interviews taking place on 22 January.

If you are a motivated, dedicated and enthusiastic professional, eager to deliver intensive housing management and support services to our Veterans, they would love to hear from you.

More info here: https://www.svronline.org/about-work/

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Edinburgh: Reduced price tickets at Edinburgh Zoo for those on Universal Credit/income-related ESA, working tax credit and income support

We want to help as many people as possible to experience a day out at the zoo and learn how we can all protect, value and love nature. We also know how hard things are for many people right now, especially for those on low incomes. 

This is why have made reduced price tickets available online for those currently on Universal Credit, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), income-based Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA), Housing Benefit, Working Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and Income Support.

These tickets are available for up to six people per household and proof of receipt of one of the above benefits must be brought along on the day. To qualify you must have received a payment in the last month and you will be asked for named ID (for example, passport, driving license or bank card).

You must book these tickets online in advance – you cannot walk up to the zoo and buy as only full price tickets are available on the gate. We will be allocating tickets flexibly to ensure a great experience for all.

For more information 👉 Universal Credit tickets (edinburghzoo.org.uk)

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Kirkcaldy: Legion Kirkcaldy branch Poppy knitters needed

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