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February 22, 2022

Service Families Accommodation - Utility Bills


SFA Utility Bills

As more small energy suppliers enter administration, it can sometimes be challenging for DIO to engage with the replacement supplier, appointed by Ofgem, when a family moves out of their SFA.

To avoid DIO incurring unnecessary costs, families must ensure they take a meter reading at the Move-In appointment and at the Move-Out appointment. Families must also inform their energy supplier of their final meter reading at Move-Out and supply a forwarding address.

Families are responsible for utility bills from the date of Move In until the date of Move Out, unless the home falls under an MOD fuel supply arrangement. Families can choose to remain with the existing suppliers to their SFA or negotiate their own utility provider for gas and electricity.

February 18, 2022

Update on Veterans ID Card scheme


Update on Veterans' ID Card Scheme
The Veterans’ Recognition Scheme has a two-phase rollout. Phase 1 is complete; with Service leavers receiving a recognition card as part of the discharge process.

Phase 2 is to extend the scheme to existing veterans so that they can more quickly, easily and securely prove they served in the UK Armed Forces so they can access the services they need.
There is a need to future-proof the roll-out and ensure that we are giving ID cards only to those with verified service to guard against fraudulent use as veterans become able to access a wider range of benefits.

The government is still committed to delivering ID cards but cannot give a timescale for final delivery as this work is in progress.

To read in full, click HERE


 

SSAFA Support Groups


To see what support groups are available click on the above image

 

February 17, 2022

Changes to Highway Code

 


Rules for all types of road users have been updated in The Highway Code. For more information, click here​.

February 16, 2022

Chester: American Football - Cheshire Bears - Saturdays 10-12:30

Feeling inspired after the Super Bowl? Why not give American Football a try?

They train at Sport Tattenhall in Chester. You will need boots, water, a mouth guard and be prepared for whatever the weather brings!

Pop along and give it a go and see what it is like being a Bear!

See event below for more details! Get in touch with them if you have any questions, or email: marketingofficer@cheshirebears.co.uk

Go give their pages a follow:
Twitter: Cheshirebears
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Instagram : Cheshirebears

Website: Www.cheshirebears.co.uk

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’‘


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