Gov.UK - Cost of Living Support

 

We know people are worried about the cost of living, so the government is offering help. See what support you could be eligible for: ​costoflivingsupport.campaign.gov.uk/​

Chester: Have Your Large Unwanted Items Collected by Cheshire West Recycling (Chargeable)

Moving out and have unwanted large items? You can arrange for large items to be collected using our bulky waste service. 

To find out what can be collected and to arrange a collection, visit: http://cwac.co/3dpn1

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Scottish Women's Aid

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is available 24/7 for anyone affected by Domestic Abuse or Forced Marriage. 

We also have a webchat if phoning doesn't feel safe for you.

📞0800 027 1234
📧helpline@sdafmh.org.uk
💻http://sdafmh.org.uk

We're here for you.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

N is for Non UK National

G is For General Enquiries

 

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.