Claiming Universal Credit from overseas

Overview
1. Serving families (and Crown Servants) operating overseas remain eligible to claim Universal Credit, in the same way they would if serving in the UK.

Temporary solution
2. A temporary solution is in place to get around the difficulties with using BFPO addresses on Universal Credit software. With immediate effect, all eligible claimants are to use the following address in claims: UNIT or REGIMENT OPERATION; BARRACKS or CAMP or RAF STATION or NAVAL SHIP (if applicable); BFPO number; POSTCODE: HA4 6NG.

a. Most important aspect is the post-code, this will ensure the claim goes to the team of DWP Armed Forces (AF) Champions that will specialise in supporting serving personnel overseas.

b. If you are already serving overseas and claiming you are recommended to complete a Universal Credit change of circumstances form so that your claim falls under the one central DWP AF champion team.

Families Serving Overseas - University Applications UK Resident Status

The legislation regarding applications for University for those who are serving overseas can be found which refers to the law regarding the status of any dependent accompanying their Serving parent overseas who should be treated as a UK resident can be found within the link below.

​For any further education questions please contact your nearest HIVE who will be able to assist.

The Education (Student Support) Regulations 2011 (legislation.gov.uk)

CAMHS Resources & Downloads

A collection of downloadable self-help guides that we really like and hope may be useful to you.

Some are aimed at adults but the ideas and suggestions in them can still be relevant for young people and parents.

DOWNLOADS | CAMHS Resources (camhs-resources.co.uk)

Leuchars Station: Dundee now has a Low Emission Zone

The Dundee LOW EMISSION ZONE is live – although it will be two years before drivers of non-compliant vehicles will be fined for entering. 

Find out how you can be ready at https://bit.ly/3yEAUi4

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Services Cotswold Centre (SCC)

Are you looking for a short break in the UK or just in need of a change of scenery?

Or perhaps you are based at a local* unit and are unable to book a Welfare house for family wishing to visit?

We may have just the thing!

In the beautiful Wiltshire countryside lies the Services Cotswold Centre, a Tri Service Accommodation facility near Corsham with easy access to Chippenham & Bath.

The Centre is open to any Service person or MOD Civil Servant and their families who need short-term housing for welfare purposes (including contact housing); between assignments; on discharge; home leave; or just a short break in the country.

For a relaxing break at minimal cost and in easy reach of the many tourist attractions the South West offers, visit the SCC webpage or contact the team on 01225 810358.


*local = Serving Personnel based within one hour from SCC can sponsor family visits

Wimbish: Disabled Parking Bays at CBW

There are a number of designated disabled parking bays within CBW and the SFA.  These are only to be used by a Blue Badge Holder.  Under no circumstance should you park in such bays if you do not meet the criteria.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Colchester: Booker Wholesale Colchester

All serving personnel, veterans and MOD employees are allowed to shop at Bookers Wholesale in Colchester, head straight to reception to be given your daily pass.

Army ID required or proof that you are employed by the MOD or Sodexo.

For more information on the store visit: www.booker.co.uk=colchester

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Hollytrees Museum

  For more details visit Hollytrees Museum

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Families Deployment Guide ed 5

 

Click on the image above to read the support guide in full.

Colchester: Castle Park Trails

Explore Castle Park using self-led history and wildlife trails.

These trails will allow you to explore Castle Park on your own or with friends and family to better understand the history and wildlife of this special urban park in the heart of Colchester.

You can download these trails to either print at home or use directly from your phone or tablet.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE