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September 9, 2021

O is for Overseas

 

DIO Notice to Vacate (NTV Update)

Notices to Vacate (NTV)

From 20 September 2021, Notices to Vacate (NTV) for Service Personnel or families who have lost their entitlement to SFA, either due to leaving Service or estrangement will go back to the normal, pre-Covid, timescales. This is in line with latest government guidance.

All families who have lost their entitlement to occupy SFA are aware of this and DIO will continue to provide details of how they can find support and source alternative accommodation.

If affected Service Personnel and/or families have any concerns or enquiries then they should please contact the DIO Loss of Entitlement Team at DIORDAccn-LOETeam@mod.gov.uk.

Darlington: MIND Calling all young people


Scotland: Veterans First Point mental health support for Veterans

 

People who served in Afghanistan may be experiencing increased Mental Health and emotional difficulties in light of recent events.

It is crucial that you have access to the right support and help when needed.

Mental health support for veterans can be accessed through specialist veterans’ support organisations Veterans First Point and Combat Stress.

Find support here: www.veteransfirstpoint.org.uk

Veterans can also access general services through the NHS24 Mental Health Hub by calling 111 and the Breathing Space by calling 83 85 87.

Scotland: Erskine transitional supported accommodation for Veterans

 

Erskine provides unrivalled support to veterans in Scotland, through four care homes and a Veterans Village, comprising of 44 cottages, an Activity Centre, five Assisted Living Apartments and 24 Single Living Apartments.
Erskine has recently completed the build of 24 apartments on the Bishopton Estate. These apartments, which will be known as David Boyle Court, will be prioritised for occupation by single ex-service men and women of working age, and will be available for tenancy in Spring 2021. This project is to support Service leavers and Veterans whose life or transition plans have been disrupted. The accommodation is offered with wrapround support so that Veterans have a mutual support base in which to reflect, reorientate and retrain before relocating to the region and employment of their choice – giving back to their community in the way we know they can.

To find out more about Erskine Transitional Supported Accommodation 
go to 👉www.erskine.org.uk

Scotland: Education Scotland online learning activities

 

Have a look at our range of professional online learning activities! Search our programmes & find national, regional and local events that meet your interests and needs @EdScotPLL professionallearning.education.gov.scot/

Fife: ASN football Sessions, Raith Rovers

 

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Leuchars: Women's recreational football, St Andrews

 

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Leuchars Flying Club

Fly with the Leuchars Flying Club

Trial Lesson or Pleasure Flight
Buy a Voucher as a present
Join the Club and Learn to Fly

Open to all service personnel, MOD employees and contractors

Contact OIC matt.paterson106@mod.gov.uk

September 8, 2021

Stress Down Day - Friday 29th October 2021



​FirstLight Trust's next #StressDownDayUK is on Friday 29th October. Promoting emotional wellbeing, what will you spend your time doing?

Find out more by visiting ​stressdownday.uk​ ​