Scotland cycle repair scheme

 

With the impact of Covid-19, we know it can be difficult to pay for essential bike repairs right now. The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme is providing free repairs and maintenance, to get
thousands of people across Scotland on their bikes.

Cycle repair for those who need it most
The Scotland Cycle Repair Scheme will help fix flat tyres, loose brakes and clunky gears to get folk pedalling again.

For more information visit 👉https://www.cyclinguk.org/ScotCycleRepair

Scotland: Poppy Scotland recycle your ink cartridges

 

Did you know that recycling your empty ink cartridges can raise vital funds to help support our Armed Forces community? Most brands of inkjet cartridges, the kind you find in home or desktop printers, can be recycled. For each eligible cartridge you send, Recycle4Charity will give us a donation of up to £2.

For your step-by-step guide on what to do, visit www.poppyscotland

N is for Non UK National

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

www.mind.org.uk

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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