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.

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

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

Statutory and mandatory inspections in SFA

 

It is a legal requirement to undertake gas and electrical safety checks in your home to reduce the potential for a carbon monoxide incident or an electrical fire, to ensure your home is kept safe and compliant and to keep you and your family safe from harm.

If your property is due a gas or electrical check the National Service Centre (NSC) will contact you via email to arrange a suitable time for the check to take place. It is extremely important that you reply to an email to confirm the appointment date and time is suitable. Pinnacle can change the appointment time if it is unsuitable.

In addition, it is important that you allow the Regional Accommodation Maintenance Services contractors (VIVO or Amey) access to your home to carry out these vital safety checks.

Colchester: Every pupil in Essex will be given a library card as part of Essex Year of Reading campaign.

For more details visit www.essex.gov.uk - library-card-for-every-child

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Military Wives Choir every Wednesday at the Garrison Church

Open to all with a military connection.

No audition required, no experience required, come along and have fun with a great bunch.

The Garrison Church, Homefield Road, Colchester every Wednesday 1900hrs.  

Information provided by Colchester HIVE