Families Continuous Attitude Survey 'FamCAS' 2022 - results

 

The Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) is one of the main ways that the department gathers information on the attitudes and experiences of Service families.

Statistics from FamCAS are used by both internal Ministry of Defence (MOD) teams and external bodies to inform the development of policy and measure the impact of decisions affecting personnel and their families.

The 2022 Tri-Service results from the annual Families Continuous Attitude Survey have been released and can be viewed online at https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/tri-service-families-continuous-attitude-survey-2022.

Kooth military families launch - online mental health and wellbeing support if you're aged 11-18

 

Kooth is now available for children (aged 11 until their 19th birthday) with a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas.

The free, safe and anonymous mental wellbeing platform allows you to chat with a friendly mental health practitioner, find support from a helpful community or use a range of self-help tools.

Find out more at kooth.com/mod

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester - Download the free Lower My Drinking App

Get healthier and feel better this summer by downloading the free Lower My Drinking app for help and support. 

App Store http://cwac.co/Lgwtx 

Google Play http://cwac.co/njMuZ 

Get healthier. Feel better.

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Wimbish: Fresh Fruit 'n' Veg at CBW & Wethersfield

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) in the UK - further information

The UK roll-out of Wraparound Childcare (WAC) funding is great news for Service families with children!

See the latest article about it at https://www.gov.uk/government/news/military-families-to-benefit-from-3000-of-childcare-support

Service families can visit https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2022/07/wraparound-childcare-to-be-rolled-out.html to see important steps to take now before funding becomes available.

Personnel can also read the WAC DIN (2022DIN01-079) on internal channels for more information.

CILOCT (Contribution in Lieu of Council Tax) rebate - update

 

  Please click here for further information

NHS dental care updates

 

Patients across the country will soon benefit from improved access to dental care under changes recently announced by NHS England. New reforms include more dental therapists who will be able to accept patients for NHS treatments, freeing up dentists' time for urgent and complex cases. Further details can be found on the NHS England website.

In the meantime, the Forces Families Federations have a list of recommendations to help you find an NHS dentist.

You may also be able to find new local options on the Dental Choices website.

Wimbish: Mountfitchet Castle

Mountfitchet Castle & Norman Village of 1066 

Mountfitchet Castle is a unique open-air museum experience where the visitor can travel back in time over 900 years and truly witness life in a medieval Motte and Bailey castle. 

Explore the Castle and roam through the Norman village hidden behind the castle walls, wander in and out of the many houses and view the scenes, smell the log fires burning and feel the ambience of a bygone lifestyle. 

Meet and hand feed the tame Fallow deer and other rescued animals that roam freely throughout the 10 acre site. 

Visit the only medieval Castle and Norman Village reconstructed on its original site to exist in the world. 

An all-weather, all-in-one heritage entertainment complex where prehistory, history and nostalgia combine to make one great full exciting day out for the whole family. 

A fantastic family day out for all ages.

Information provided by Wimbish HIVE

Colchester: Frinton Golf Club offering 50% Armed Forces discount

A valid MOD 90 ID Card must be shown to obtain the 50% discount.

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Colchester for Free

A list of great free events, activities and attractions in Colchester.

To find out more visit www.visitcolchester.com

Information provided by Colchester HIVE