Tom Harrison House Liverpool

Tom Harrison House provides a specialist addiction recovery programme for UK Armed Forces veterans and emergency services personnel.

Our bespoke 12-week residential programme is designed specifically for those who have served and who may struggle to engage with mainstream, civilian rehabilitation services​.

Further information can be found HERE​

 

PSV Employability Workshop and Life after Service

An initiative being put into place by Pinnacle for SP and their spouses. which is free of charge, to utilise should they wish whilst looking at their options when preparing to leave the services.

Op Courage

 

 Life outside of the Armed Forces can be very different and at times challenging. Find out what support is available HERE

Fife: The Fife Council Armed Forces & Veterans Community Champion 1st Annual Report has been published

Fife Council Armed Forces & Veterans Community Champion 1st Annual Report can be read by clicking on the above image.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

NHS Step-by-step guide for service leavers

Find information and support to help you move from military healthcare to civilian healthcare after leaving the armed forces.

Leaving the armed forces can be a daunting process to undertake. Understanding what options you have and what actions you can take will help make your transition from military healthcare to civilian healthcare as smooth as possible. 

Step-by-step guide for service leavers

BFBS Academy - Are You A Service Leaver Or Veteran? Production Managers Course Application Open

The Production Managers course is designed for service leavers and veterans with a keen interest in the world of media and who wish to use their existing skillset within a new and challenging environment.

Full details can be found HERE

Northern England: Launchpad

Information provided by Newcastle HIVE

 

Samaritans - Emotional Health & Wellbeing for Service Leavers and Veterans

To read the Samaritans Emotions Health and Wellbeing for Service Leavers and Veterans, please click HERE​

 

Scotland: Mindful Connections a new service launched to help veteran families transition to civilian life

Forces Children Scotland has received funding from the Scottish Veterans Fund to deliver Mindful Connections to support families who have made or will make the transition from military to civilian life across Central Scotland.

It’s the whole family which makes the transition

Children and young people have told us that making the transition from an armed forces to civilian family can prove a challenging experience for many different reasons. That’s why we will deliver a holistic family support service to help families to work together to make a successful transition from military to civilian life.

Weeton: AF Community Support Group - Life after the army - Mondays & Thursdays

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Guidance: Help for service leavers from Defence Transition Services

 

For information about how military personnel and their families can get more support and extra help from Defence Transition Services when leaving the armed forces, please click HERE

National Insurance relief for businesses when hiring Veterans

Businesses hiring military veterans can now save their firms thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by the government's Office of Veterans' Affairs. From 6 April 2022, employers will not have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. Businesses will also be able to claim this relief retrospectively for any qualifying employees who joined their company in the last 12 months. Further information can be found on the Government website here

Building Heroes: Looking for hard-working employees

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Building Heroes: Providing the blueprint for your career

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Weeton: Armed Forces Community Support Group - Service Leavers and Veterans Support sessions

The Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of our #VeteransSupport Group.

Sessions are open to anybody due to leave the Armed Forces, and will be taking place Monday and Thursday at Weeton Barracks.

For more info, email lee.geraghty@afcfylde.co.uk

www.afcfyldefoundation.co.uk

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Advance to Justice - HM Prison and Probation Service

​If you're a service leaver or armed force veteran, you have a wide range of transferable skills that are a good match for prison officer roles. Available across 50 prisons, 'Advance into justice' is a bespoke recruitment scheme that provides an opportunity to fast-track into a second career where you can continue to protect the public

​More Information at: Advance to Justice​

Army Transition Information Sheets

INDIVIDUAL PLANNING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

Our aim is to ensure that service leavers are given all the relevant information needed to make an informed choice allowing a smooth transition into civilian life.

Transition Individual Planning and Personal Development (IPPD) is the offer of support, advice and education that will increase personal knowledge and awareness and supports soldiers' personal development and long-term planning. It should be undertaken throughout your military career in order to enhance your professional portfolio and career prospects as well as prepare you for your inevitable transition to civilian life.

To support this there are a variety of free Transition Information Sheets that are available on the Army website and cover everything from securing accommodation, pensions, health and wellbeing to immigration information and managing personal finances.

To find out more 👉 Transition to civilian life | The British Army (mod.uk)

National Careers Service

If you're thinking about taking an online course to gain a qualification you might benefit from our advice to get the most out of it by preparing yourself and your environment.

Read our tips and find where to get free courses to build your skills 👉

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

Forces Pension Society - Rules on the Resettlement Grant

MoD has updated the Resettlement Grant figures on their website , so we thought why not explain a little more about the rules around the Grant.

Some people think that the RG is something to do with paying for resettlement courses or training – this is wrong. The RG is a tax-free lump sum intended to help Regular Service personnel settle into civilian life. There is no stipulation as to what you can spend it on BUT you need to remember that there are breaks in service to be observed and, if you take up another military post too quickly, you might have to repay some or all of your RG.

To read more 👉 Forces Pension Society 

Veterans' Gateway - Is Your Family Leaving the Services?

 

Is your family leaving the Services? 

to us and we can help you plan early. From deciding where to live and what job you want to do, to enrolling your kids in the local school and finding out where to meet new people in your community, planning early is key.

Get in touch and let us help you 📞 0808 802 1212 💻 veteransgateway.org.uk