North East and Yorkshire: Calling all Service Leavers - Help us shape your support 9th Oct

Calling All Service Leavers in the North East + Yorkshire and Midlands we want to hear from you. Join our online focus group on:

Thursday 09 October 2025
18:30–20:00

Your voice and lived experience matter. By sharing, you’ll help us:

Tackle stigma around mental health
Improve how veterans access support
Strengthen services for families and carers
Shape better, more tailored support systems

This is part of our Thrive Together program, designed to make real change in how we support veterans and their families.

Spaces are limited so please register here: https://forms.office.com/e/ygczP8SGVi

Let’s build a future where asking for help is seen as strength

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: Online interview skills training with Vivo - Thu 2 Oct

 

To register please email tessa.pritchard@vivodefence.com

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs

Lincoln: Veterans & Families Open Day - Veterans Awareness Seminar

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: The Lincolnshire Military Veterans and Families Wellbeing Network

Every-One is proud to be a signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and firmly believes that veterans and their families should be recognised, represented, and supported (without disadvantage) for the sacrifices they have made and the service they have given to the country.
The Lincolnshire Military Veterans and Families Wellbeing Network (LMVFWN) has been facilitated by Every-One since 2017. The Network brings together more than 100 organisations at national, regional, county, and local levels, all united in their dedication to the wellbeing of Lincolnshire’s armed forces community.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Going Forward into Employment (GFiE): Latest Vacancy in Scotland - available exclusively to Service Leavers, Veterans and Military Spouses/Partners

 
The following vacancy is now open for applications under the GFiE Scheme:

GFIE-438 – DWP Fraud Officer - Glasgow

Closing Date: 26 September 2025

GFiE roles are 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 a Military Spouse/Partner (your current partner must still be serving or was discharged within the last 12 months).

To apply, please submit a completed EOI Form (also see Guidance notes) 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)

September Quest Magazine is Out Now

To read this issue online, or any back issues, please visit: Quest Magazine | Quest Online

Scotland: Housing Options Scotland, Military Matters

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For more information  👉 Housing Options Scotland | Right Home, Right Place

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Gov.uk Armed Forces Pensions Update: Pension Scams

The over-arching link for all Armed Forces Pensions information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans

Career Transition Partnership Employment Fairs – remaining 2025 dates

To view all CTP employment events, and to register to attend an event, please visit: https://www.modctp.co.uk/home/list-events

Easy Resettlement Magazine: subscribe for free and read online

 

To subscribe for free, please click this link

Subscription | Easy Resettlement Magazine 

To read current and back issues of Easy Resettlement magazine, please visit: Back Issues | Easy Resettlement Magazine

Scotland: Police Scotland are recruiting service advisors in Glasgow closing date is 30th Sept

🚨 Looking for a new role? Police Scotland are recruiting service advisors 🚨

When someone calls 101 or 999, our first response is crucial – whether it’s a concern, crisis or something in between.

We’re looking for clear communicators who can remain calm under pressure and offer reassurance, direction and support. This is a vital role at the heart of our service – one where your contribution makes a genuine impact every day.

Apply now 👉 https://orlo.uk/xoxjJ

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August Quest Magazine is Out Now

To read this issue online, or any previous issues, please go to: Quest Magazine | Quest Online

RAF Job Opportunities for Rejoiners and Inter-Service Transferees

RAF Recruitment | Rejoiners | Royal Air Force

Grantham: Veterans Help & Advice Drop-in Session

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Blackpool: BFC Community Trust Armed Forces Weekly Calendar

Are you an Armed Forces Regular, Reservist, Veteran or immediate family member?

Have a look at the link below to see what Blackpool Football Club Community Trust can offer you.  Many free activities every week and a Naafi break club every Wednesday.

Blackpool Football Club Community Trust Weekly Calendar

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

NHS ‘Say You Served’: Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community

Why Declaring Your Military Affiliation Matters – For You and the Forces Community

Whether you’re serving in the Armed Forces or supporting a loved one who is, one simple action can make a big difference: declaring your military connection when registering with your GP, local council, or other public services.

It may seem like a small tick in a box, but this information is crucial—not only for you and your family, but for the wider Armed Forces community.

Why It Matters for You

Declaring your military status ensures that you and your family can access the right services, at the right time. The NHS and local authorities recognise that the needs of serving personnel, reservists, veterans, and their families can differ from those of the general population—particularly around mobility, deployment, mental health, and continuity of care.

By identifying your military connection, healthcare professionals and service providers can take these unique circumstances into account. This could mean faster access to treatment (Dependent on personal circumstances), for a better understanding of your housing and educational needs during a posting or resettlement.

Forces Pension Society Online Armed Forces Pension Update - 25 June 25

25 JUNE 12:30-13:30 - SAVE THE DATE!

The FPS will deliver an online Armed Forces Pensions update for Serving Personnel, Veterans and Dependants at 12:30 on Wednesday 25 June via MS Teams.

It will cover:

• The latest on the 2015 Remedy (McCloud) implementation.
• A reminder of how pension benefits are/were earned during service and the ages that deferred pensions are paid.
• When and how the pension benefits increase.
• How to obtain a pension forecasts whilst serving or as a Veteran.
• Dependants Benefits.
• When and how to claim a deferred pension.
• The benefits of membership of the Forces Pension Society.

For more information, click here.

Civvy Street Magazine – Jun/Jul 25 Issue out now

 

Please click the following link to view this latest edition online: Civvy Street - June/July

Fife: The Ruby Boots Project, a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces.

The Ruby Boots Project is a peer support network aiming to support children and young people whose parent/guardian is leaving the armed forces. There are various challenges that young people may experience during this transition, so they have designed this project to tackle this. 

If you are a child or young person from a veteran/soon-to-be veteran family, or an adult who would be interested in volunteering to help facilitate these group sessions, please get in touch at heather.douglas@forceschildrenscotland.org.uk. 

We would love to hear from you.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Quest Magazine - June Edition now available

To view online please click this link: https://www.questonline.co.uk/pages/magazine-archive

To view the Quest news update, including a summary of topics covered in the June magazine, please click this link: June Quest Magazine is Out Now.💂