The NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast - Episode 2 Out Now

 
Episode 02 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast is OUT NOW! This episode focuses on how medical systems differ for serving and ex-serving forces personnel and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.

Our guests this week are:

Dr Jonathan Leach, NHS England Medical Director for Armed Forces and Veterans Health

Paul Findlay, National Volunteering Manager at the Football Association

Kate King, Surgeon Commander a Royal Navy GP.

Here is the link https://loom.ly/QAL138I

Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau is open

Moray Citizens Advice Bureau is open and available to help with free advice on benefits, housing, money, relationships and much more.

People can be seen in person at the main office in Elgin’s Moss Street as well as by appointment at their outreach in Buckie and Forres. 

Support is also offered by phone.

Places are available on the new Moray CAB Volunteer Adviser Training Programme which begins on Monday 26 September. The service is powered by volunteers – why not give them a call or pop into the main office during opening times to find out how you can help?

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update: FDIS Accommodation contracts update

 

Updates on Accommodation contracts

For updates on the Accommodation contracts, please go to Service Family Accommodation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)where you can subscribe for update notifications

Applications for Service Family Accommodation

On receipt of an Assignment Order, Service personnel should apply for Service Family Accommodation (SFA) as soon as possible via the E1132 form which can be found here.

The National Service Centre (NSC) has noticed an increased number of instances of Service personnel calling regarding the status of their E1132 application within hours of making the application. To reduce the volume of calls to the NSC, we would be grateful if you could wait for 15 working days after you have applied for SFA to enquire about your request, if you have not already been contacted by Pinnacle with an offer of SFA.

Launch of Army Official Health & Wellbeing Closed Facebook Group

Launch of Army Official Health & Wellbeing Closed Facebook Group

A new Health and Wellbeing Facebook group has been launched for Regular and Reserve Army personnel only. The aim of this group is to provide access to information on relevant topics (including policy updates and useful articles) and will also act as a forum for peer-to-peer support.

Join the group by using the link below (forwarded to your personal device) or it can be found on Facebook through searching Army Health and Wellbeing. Once joined please share the group far and wide with your Army colleagues. They will be asked a series of questions to confirm that they are serving – please ensure that these are completed fully. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1061344861429921/

Please note that this is only for current Army (Regular and Reserve) personnel, not for Veterans, Families or MOD Civilians.

Jobcentre Plus services for the armed forces and their families

 

As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, DWP is improving the way current and former members of the armed forces and their families access Jobcentre Plus services. This includes having an armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus District who ensures that we provide support that meets the needs of the armed forces community.​

This publication explains the role of the armed forces champion and the improvements to the way members of the armed forces and their families access our services. 

See more HERE

North East Fife: Post Office Services

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Lichfield: Menopause Support Group - Tesco Community Room in Lichfield

The cost is just £2 per session to cover the cost of refreshments and admin, payable in advance.

Places are strictly limited so to book your place please email julie@eatwelltobewell.co.uk

The NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast - Episode 2 Out Now

Episode 02 of the NHS Armed Forces Health Podcast is OUT NOW! This episode focuses on how medical systems differ for serving and ex-serving forces personnel and how to negotiate leaving service in terms of ongoing care.

Get the facts: Social Gaming, eSports & Skins Betting

 

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GamCare: Changing your relationship with gambling

GamCare has designed these resources to assist anyone who has recognised that gambling may be an issue for them. If you have arrived at this realisation and have made the decision that you would like to change your relationship with gambling, the following workbook is designed to help you, working at your own pace.

Gambling problems can have many impacts for an individual, their family and their friends. If at any time you would like additional support from the GamCare team, you can contact us over the phone on Freephone 0808 8020 133​

GamCare-Self-Help-Workbook-2019.pdf (d1ygf46rsya1tb.cloudfront.net)