West Midlands: CTP BT Armed Forces Network Transition Workshop in Birmingham - 13 November

Nov 13  Birmingham, Three Snow Hill

The workshop is designed to support service leavers and veterans in transitioning to the civilian sector. It offers tailored resources and guidance to address the unique challenges of moving from military to civilian life.

The workshop will provide comprehensive support to service leavers and veterans as they navigate their transition to the civilian sector. It offers a range of resources and guidance tailored to address the unique challenges faced by individuals moving from military to civilian life. Participants will benefit from expert-led sessions on career planning, skills translation, and networking strategies, ensuring they are well-equipped to pursue new opportunities.

By fostering a supportive environment, the workshop aims to empower service leavers to successfully integrate into civilian careers and communities.

Full details: HERE

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Cardiff: CTP Employment Fair in Cardiff on 05th Nov 25

Career Transition Partnership:

CARDIFF...We'll be heading your way in just 2 weeks!

Don’t miss your chance to connect with top employers, discover new careers and gain expert advice.
Our friendly team will be on hand to help with resettlement queries, CV tips, training and answer any questions you have.

Book here

Who's attending?

Please note: This event is open to serving and ex-military personnel who have pre-registered to attend through the Career Transition Partnership, and not to the general public.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Edinburgh: Lifeworks Edinburgh 3rd-6th November

Lifeworks is an employability skills course that is different from others out there. Here’s what you need to know.

The Lifeworks Edinburgh course is tailored to suit ex-military personnel and the families of those currently serving, specifically designed to help those in need, transition from their military surroundings to achieving their goals in the civilian job market. Whether the attendee has left the armed forces recently, further in their past or is a relation of someone currently serving.

It’s been established for over a decade and won the ‘British Ex-forces in Business’ ex-forces of the year initiative award in 2020.

It focusses on the individuals goals and ambitions as opposed to un-desirable fast track employment.

The course does cover CV’s, application forms and interviews, but adds transferable skills, how to find a job that you actually want, and begins all this with recognising and dealing constructively with change.

For more information 👉 https://rbli.co.uk/what-we-do/lifeworks

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Update from GOV.UK: Digital version of Veteran Card launched for quicker and easier access to support

Nearly 2 million veterans can now get and benefit from a digital version of the Veteran Card, which will make it easier and quicker to access key services and discounts via their smartphones.

From today, Friday 17 October, it will give veterans a seamless way to confirm their status in person and will include information already featured on their physical card - displaying their name, photo, latest service, and date of birth with the security features that protect their personal information.

Veterans can now apply for and download a digital version of the Veteran Card on their smartphone.
From registering with GPs to housing support and discounted entry to museums, the card will ensure veterans can access services quickly and easily online.
Part of the blueprint for modern digital government, as government makes public services simpler and more accessible so they work around people’s lives as part of the Plan for Change.

To view the news update in full, please go to this LINK

Morson Group/Army: “Invest in You” Presentation on Eventbrite, 23 Oct 25, 1600 hrs

The key message of this presentation is that securing employment outside of the Services can be challenging and discusses beliefs that military qualifications will automatically set Service leavers apart from their civilian competitors.

The presenters are ex-military, and provide a strong message about planning ahead, and engaging with all the training and educational opportunities available in Service to build a competitive profile.

This event is open to all Service personnel, as awareness is key, regardless of where they may each be on their employment/resettlement journey.

To register, please go to: Link to Register: Morson Group/British Army 'Invest in You' Virtual Presentation Tickets, Thu 23 Oct 2025 at 16:00 | Eventbrite

Scotland: Veterans Scotland Newsletter for November

This Veterans Scotland Newsletter dated October 2025 is now available.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Lincoln: Veterans & Families Open Day - Veterans Awareness Seminar

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

October Quest magazine is out now

The latest edition of Quest magazine (and back issues also) can be read online at the following link:

Quest Magazine | Quest Online

Civvy Street magazine: Oct/Nov 25 issue out now

The latest digital edition of Civvy Street Magazine can be read online HERE

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

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

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.

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