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February 16, 2022

Northumberland: Northumberland National Park


Sheep farmers are currently tending pregnant ewes & new lambs in and around the National Park. Dog owners please avoid livestock & keep dogs on leads at all times when in, or close to, fields with pregnant ewes & newborn lambs.
#TakeTheLead

 

February 15, 2022

February 14, 2022

NHS Cervical Screening Campaign



Togetherall: Self Compassion


We can all be hard on ourselves sometimes. Today and every day, it's important to practice self-compassion. Check out @togetherall's Dr Ben Locke's top tipsπŸ’‘


​If you need more support, Togetherall has resources dedicated to knowing your worth & improving your self-esteem. Join today at togetherall.com armed forces

February 11, 2022

Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council

We can pick up your bulky waste for £5 per item.

Please don't leave unwanted furniture or other waste beside bins. Use our uplift service, take it to a recycling centre, or donate.

Book your uplift here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bulkywaste



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Restructure of Defence Children Services (DCS)


Generals, Sirs, Ladies and Gentlemen 

Restructure of Defence Children Services 

Following the separation of the policy and delivery elements of the Directorate of Children and Young People, I am to be able to share details of Defence Children Services (DCS). 

Please click here to read more information

February 10, 2022

Armed Forces Families Strategy - Support for Military Families

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The Families Strategy, a new 10-year plan recognising the unique nature of military life and setting out bespoke support for service families, has been published 19th January.

The strategy will deliver lasting, cultural change over the next decade as it brings together innovative policies on health and wellbeing, education and career support.

Improving access to childcare is one of the main workstreams within the Families Strategy, with Wraparound Childcare pilot sites expanding to include Woolwich and Lincolnshire. 
This means an additional 500 children are now benefitting from the scheme, bringing the total number of children with access to childcare before and after school to 1,500.

To read more go to

February 8, 2022

Calling Service Personnel who joined the Army from Non-UK countries


Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Veterans and Families' Institute is doing research into your experience of life in the UK, the UK immigration system and life in the military. Please see the links below and get in touch if you would like to take part.

Non UK Personnel Invitations

NCOS – OFFICERS FOCUS GROUP DATES

PRIVATE TO CORPORAL FOCUS GROUP DATES