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August 12, 2022

Scotland: Forces Children Scotland Student Funding


Students from armed forces & veteran families have until Friday 19 August to submit an application to Forces Children Scotland for funding to help them realise their potential and thrive at college or university.

We put students from Armed Forces and veteran families across Scotland first. We’re here, every step of the way, to help young people realise their potential and thrive at college or university.


We can support students, from serving, reservist and veteran families who have enrolled in college and university courses across the United Kingdom in several ways.




Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

August 11, 2022

Chester: Blacon Mental Health Walk & Talk - Every Sunday at 7am


Tired of waking up feeling terrible?
Wanting to stop drinking or smoking?
Want to improve how you feel about yourself?

Take the first step by joining
Blacons Mental Health Walk & Talk

Every Sunday at 7am
Meeting Location: Rage Fitness Wellbeing Company Wellbeing Centre
Free Tea or Coffee

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Looking For A Choir & Enjoy Singing at a High Standard? Chester Cathedral - Wednesday Evenings


 More information can be found HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

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


August 10, 2022

North East Fife: Post Office Services

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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