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Showing posts with label Veterans. Show all posts
April 3, 2024
March 25, 2024
Northern Ireland: NIVSO Statement of Closure by September 2024
Northern Ireland Veterans’ Support Office
STATEMENT OF CLOSURE Dear colleagues,
Over the past few months we have been working with the OVA to plan this transition as seamlessly as possible to ensure continuity of service provision. However, on deeper consideration, the OVA has determined that it is unable to assume responsibility for the NIVSO and regrettably the very difficult decision has been taken to close the NIVSO office from the end of September 2024, at which time responsibility for the further development of veteran support across Northern Ireland will pass to the OVA.
The NIVSO team has been at the heart of the coordination and development of veteran support in Northern Ireland since April 2018 and we want to express our gratitude for the unwavering support you have shown to us all over the years. We hold the deepest respect for the work that each of you do and we have been honoured to be part of the very committed and effective network of veteran support. The closure of NIVSO marks the end of a chapter which has seen major new initiatives, programmes and services for veterans conceived, developed and implemented here and we are extremely proud of the progress that has been achieved in collaboration with partners, both regional and national.
We thank you for being a vital part of the journey to this point and we wish the OVA and the entire Northern Ireland veteran support network every success in taking forward the important work of supporting veterans and their families across Northern Ireland.
It is likely that this statement of our closure will generate more detailed questions about how NIVSO’s current and future plans and programmes of veteran support will be delivered across Northern Ireland, so please do contact ni-vso@mod.co.uk with any comments or questions you may have and we will ensure they are directed appropriately.
Sincerely,
The NIVSO Team
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March 21, 2024
Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund
Last year, The Open University supported around 28,000 disabled students. And, since the Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund was established, more than 300 additional disabled students have been able to access higher education with us.
What is a Disabled Veterans' Scholarship?
If you’ve been injured or disabled in, or as a result of, military service, you could be funded to complete a full Open University qualification.
We offer 50 scholarships annually. All undergraduate and postgraduate modules and qualifications are eligible. You’ll have your fees waived for up to 120 credits per seasonal academic year, up to a maximum of 360 credits, which is equivalent to a full honours degree.
Information and eligibility criteria can be found here: Disabled Veterans' Scholarships | How to Pay | Open University
March 20, 2024
Northern Ireland: CTP Employment Fair Belfast - Thursday 16th May
Belfast is hosting a fair on Thursday 16th May, for more details please call the above number or scan the QR code.
Information provided by HIVE NI
Defence Discount Service - Veterans Privilege card video
To watch the video, please go to this YouTube link: https://youtu.be/KMIHDeVl3Jo?si=WVF-WFCVde-oZIV6
March 19, 2024
Amesbury/Boscombe Down: • Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club Brew and Banter - Every Wednesday 1000 - 1245hrs
Please call in for a slice of homemade cake and to support this wonderful group at the Nicolson Community Centre, MOD Boscombe Down.
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Hampshire: Forces Connect South East
Hampshire County Council is proud to be part of Forces Connect South East
Forces Connect South East is a cross border partnership comprising Hampshire, Surrey, Kent, East Sussex and West Sussex County Councils, Brighton and Hove, Medway Councils and Sussex NHS.
It is a two-year Ministry of Defence Armed Forces Covenant Funded Programme aimed at making it easier for servicemen and women and their families, as well as reservists and veterans, to access public sector services including healthcare, housing, schools, financial advice and support to find jobs.
Click HERE for more information.
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March 15, 2024
March 14, 2024
Tell your GP practice if you've ever served in the UK Armed Forces
Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/veterans-service-leavers-non-mobilised-reservists
March 7, 2024
February 29, 2024
Defence Discount Service - Veterans research
New study reveals that nearly four in five veterans feel lack of recognition despite sacrificing key life events
New research conducted by Defence Discount Service has revealed that nearly four in five (75%) veterans feel they are not sufficiently recognised or rewarded by society for their service, despite many sacrificing key family events.
The study, which surveyed 11,500 veterans in the UK, found that while in service, 40% had missed key life events such as Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and even the birth of their own children.
Over a third (37%) of veterans agreed that now they have left the military, spending time with family is helping to make up for lost time. Half said that they are closer to their grandchildren as they are able to spend more time with them.
Joining the military is a life-defining decision and one not to be made lightly, with those choosing the career often having to accept that it will have an impact on them and their families. Despite missing key life events, 34% of respondents still stated that although they found it difficult, they were proud to serve their country.
Since leaving the service, veterans expressed how they have made up for lost time and what they now enjoy doing with their free time such as going on holiday (74%), gardening (43%) and spending quality time with their pet (28%).
The study, which surveyed 11,500 veterans in the UK, found that while in service, 40% had missed key life events such as Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and even the birth of their own children.
Over a third (37%) of veterans agreed that now they have left the military, spending time with family is helping to make up for lost time. Half said that they are closer to their grandchildren as they are able to spend more time with them.
Joining the military is a life-defining decision and one not to be made lightly, with those choosing the career often having to accept that it will have an impact on them and their families. Despite missing key life events, 34% of respondents still stated that although they found it difficult, they were proud to serve their country.
Since leaving the service, veterans expressed how they have made up for lost time and what they now enjoy doing with their free time such as going on holiday (74%), gardening (43%) and spending quality time with their pet (28%).
February 28, 2024
Certes IT Services - Support to Military Service Leavers and Veterans
For more details on the offer to former-forces please see the website below:
https://info.certes.co.uk/former-forces
London: Veterans Partnership Better Together
Click on image to find out more.
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Northern Ireland - Career Transition Partnership (CTP) Contact Details
The Career Transition Partnership (CTP) is the Ministry of Defence official provider of resettlement and have supported leavers of the Armed Forces for many years.
Should you need a contact for Northern Ireland please speak to your local HIVE
Information provided by HIVE NI
Should you need a contact for Northern Ireland please speak to your local HIVE
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February 24, 2024
February 23, 2024
Scotland: Veterans Scotland information booklet, updated February 2024
Click on image to read the Veterans Scotland Information booklet
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
February 22, 2024
Veteran Support & Social Swindon - Support for all forces and their families
Click on poster to ENLARGE
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
February 20, 2024
Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Veteran Support Office (NIVSO) Latest Newsletter
To read their latest Newsletter please click here or visit their website at https://nivso.org.uk/
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February 15, 2024
Northern Ireland: CTP Employment Fair Belfast - Thursday 16th May
If you are transitioning out of the Forces in 2024 then you may want to consider attending a CTP (Career Transition Partnership) employment Fair.
Belfast is hosting a fair on Thursday 16th May, for more details please call the above number or scan the QR code.
Information provided by HIVE NI
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