O is for Overseas

Wraparound Childcare - Update

The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Team continue to work towards Full UK Rollout of WAC. The Full Business Case has been submitted for consideration by Defence and HM Treasury. When the WAC Team receive the outcome of the decision made about the Full Business Case (by Defence and HM Treasury), further communications will be issued. Service families should keep an eye on their Service information focal points (HIVE, RN FPS​, Families Federations, ) and Discover My Benefits for updates, Service Personnel should check the Defence intranet or Defence Connect for updates.

Tax Free Childcare

 

To find out more about Tax Free Childcare, click here. ​

Wimbish: Uttlesford bin collection dates

Find your collection waste day

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

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

Alton: Alton Community Share

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Information provided by Aldershot HIVE Hub