Army HIVE Info

October 14, 2021

UCAS guidance for potential students from a UK Armed Forces background

Following collaboration between the MOD, UCAS and the Service Children's Progression (SCiP) Alliance, UCAS now has an information and advice webpage for students from a UK Armed Forces background.

Veterans, or students whose parent(s), carer(s), or partner are current or former UK Armed Forces personnel may find there are unique circumstances to consider when making their applications. They may also be able to get extra support from their chosen university or college.

The information pages cover advice for:

*Service children
*Veterans
*Spouses/partners of UK Armed Forces personnel

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Veterans' Gateway - unclaimed service pensions

If you served in the Armed Forces after April 1975, you could have an unclaimed pension. AFPS 75 pensions earned before April 2005 are payable at age 60.

To claim your preserved pension, go to the Veterans UK website and fill in AFPS Form 8. You will not receive the pension automatically - you will have to make a claim. You should send the form off around 6 months before your pension is due. If you have passed the due date you can still claim using the same form.

Further information is available on the Veterans' Gateway website.

Childcare Choices

Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support.

The Childcare Choices website details what Government help is available for parents paying for childcare.

You can also read the myth-busting FAQ's for advice.

Lancashire: Wyre Council & Community Trust Veterans online Zoom chat every Thursday

Please join for some great chat and lots of laughs with all members of the Veterans Community. Army/Navy/Raf/RM/Merchant Navy are all welcome. Serving and Families too.
This is a weekly event from the comfort of your own home.