DIO: Updates on accommodation contracts

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

Missed Appointments in the North and Central Regions

Unfortunately, a number of missed appointments were experienced by families earlier this week in Amey’s North and Central regions. This was a result of a server security certificate expiring on 7 August which meant appointments did not transfer from Amey’s scheduling system to its operatives’ hand-held devices from 7-9 August.

When the problem became apparent, Amey’s Regional Service Centre staff intervened to schedule engineers by telephone to attend the planned appointments. Where appointments are confirmed to have been missed, Amey’s Regional Service Centre will issue an apology, re-book appointments and proactively issue compensation.

Kooth - health and well-being support for Service children

 

Need to talk? If you are a child with a parent serving in the British Armed Forces or working for the MOD or the British Government in the UK or overseas, you can find support anonymously for your mental health and wellbeing today.

Children aged 11-18 can find:

• Live chat with a friendly mental health practitioner
• Helpful articles
• Discussion boards
• Self-help tools

Sign up for free today at kooth.com/mod.

North Yorkshire: Have you downloaded the Library App yet?

Have you downloaded the library app yet? You can take our libraries with you wherever you go!

You can browse the catalogue and reserve books, manage and renew loans, and access a huge range of FREE digital resources! The app is downloadable in all the usual places, just search for ‘North Yorkshire Libraries’

Information provided by Catterick HIVE

 

Cost of Living Support – Help for Households

 Cost of Living Support – Help for Households

Countries around the world are facing rising goods and energy prices, inflation and cost of living pressures after the pandemic and Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.

We know people are worried, so the government is offering help for households.

To see what cost of living support you could be eligible for go to Cost of living support 

 Help for Households cost of living

Future Accommodation Model (FAM) pilot update

Future Accommodation Model pilot update

We are now three years into the FAM pilot. Throughout that time Defence has been working to create the best possible accommodation offer for Service personnel, their families and partners.

All those who are eligible can still take advantage of the FAM offer until the pilot end on the 31 March 2023.

Those expecting to be posted to the pilot sites: HMNB Clyde, Aldershot Garrison and RAF Wittering must have a Report for Duty date no later than the 31 March 2023.

What’s next for FAM…

For further information please click here

Catterick: British Gurkhas and Nepalese Community (BGNC) meet every Saturday at the Catterick Garrison Hub

Information provided by Catterick HIVE

 

Information Sheets

These information sheets contain generic information for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. For more specific local detail, please see the Location Guide for your area or contact your local HIVE.

• Accommodation

• Childcare, Schools and Adult Education

• Employment

• Finance

• Health and Wellbeing

• Domestic Abuse support

Please note that the individual Information Sheets are kept up-to-date (the month they were last revised is shown in each sheet), but the original date of this post will not change. 

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.

Find out more: forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/get-support/financial-support/student-funding/

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

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