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April 26, 2022
National Benefit Fraud Hotline - restarted
The National Benefit Fraud Hotline (0800 854 440), a telephony service where citizens can report allegations of fraud, has been resurrected from Monday 11 April. It was paused due to COVID approximately 2 years ago. Citizens can make a report anonymously - you do not have to give your name or contact details unless you want to.
April 25, 2022
NAAFI Fund re-opens for 2022-2023
We’re thrilled to announce the fantastic NAAFI fund has reopened for 2022-2023!
Please click here to read the press release in full.
You can also visit The NAAFI Fund website here.
April 20, 2022
April 13, 2022
Wimbish: Contact House & Flat
£15 non-refundable deposit is required when booking the Contact House : Call Welfare on 01223 203691 to book.
Contact Flat
Wimbish Station also have a contact flat. A fully furnished flat with one room consisting of a double bed and bunk beds, kitchen plus large living/dining area. £15 per night.
Information provided by Wimbish HIVE
'Free Courses for Jobs' campaign expansion
The Government's 'Free Courses for Jobs' campaign has expanded to help even more adults take a free level 3 qualification (equivalent to A levels) to help them access new job opportunities or increase their wages. Courses are now available to those aged 19+, living in England, if any one of the following apply:
- They do not already have a level 3 qualification such as A levels or an Advanced Technical Diploma (and do not have a qualification at a higher level)
- Are unemployed
- Earn below the National Living Wage annually (£18525)
National Insurance relief for businesses when hiring Veterans
Businesses hiring military veterans can now save their firms thousands of pounds in employee National Insurance contributions, thanks to a scheme launched by the government's Office of Veterans' Affairs. From 6 April 2022, employers will not have to pay National Insurance contributions for veterans in their first year of civilian employment after leaving the armed forces. Businesses will also be able to claim this relief retrospectively for any qualifying employees who joined their company in the last 12 months. Further information can be found on the Government website here
April 12, 2022
April 11, 2022
Service Family Hot Topics: UK immigration and wider support to Non-UK Army Personnel
'Please note that some of the links are to documents held on internal MOD systems only'
This newsletter contains advice and guidance to support Non-UK nationals (Commonwealth, Gurkhas and Nepali citizens serving in the wider Army) and their entitled family members and Non-UK entitled family members of a serving British Citizen.
This newsletter contains advice and guidance to support Non-UK nationals (Commonwealth, Gurkhas and Nepali citizens serving in the wider Army) and their entitled family members and Non-UK entitled family members of a serving British Citizen.
April 8, 2022
Preston & Weeton - Let's Feel Good Fylde - Sports Club Directory and Weekly Activity Timetable
Here are just some of the benefits to children when they stay active!
Is your child interested in getting stuck into a new hobby?
Check out Fylde's Sports Directory and weekly itinerary of activities here:
Welcome to our Let’s Feel Good Fylde page.
Here you will find everything you need to get out and about and active in Fylde.
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