Tax Free Childcare - Overseas

Whilst overseas, TFC can only be used at nurseries or childminders that are MOD provided (regulated and inspected). 

If you are eligible for Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) and you are assigned to an overseas location within the European Economic Area (and Switzerland) where there is no access to MOD provided schools and nurseries, you will be able to claim the TFC top-up using a manual process.

Armed Forces Families and Safeguarding (AFFS) worked with HMRC to allow for an application to be made with data then being transferred securely to HMRC for eligibility checking and processing of refunds.

2022DIN01-102 Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) Scheme for eligible working parents (Service personnel) has now been published, this includes the application form for the manual process.

Personnel without internal SharePoint access should contact People-AFFS-Child-Expenses@mod.gov.uk to request a copy of the application form. ​

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Universal Credit - Easy Read Guides

There are two new easy read guides available on GOV.UK, ‘Before you apply for Universal Credit’ (UC3ER) and ‘How to apply for Universal Credit’ (UC4ER) – English and Welsh versions.

These easy read guides help people with learning disabilities to understand what Universal Credit (UC) is, who can get UC and how to apply for UC.​

Easy read: Universal Credit guides

Carers in the Army - Survey by Army Carers Advocate for SP

 To read the full story, click on the link below:

Edd's story / Carer Support Wiltshire

Service Carer Survey (office.com)

Forces Families Jobs

Chester: Chester Cathedral: Become A Chorister

 

Chester: Mental Health Services in Cheshire West - Find the Right Support for You

We all have mental health and anyone can need support. There is a range of help available in west Cheshire. 

Find the right support for you http://cwac.co/ic6xL

Information provided by Chester HIVE
 

Chester: Science & History Museum Manchester - Turn It Up The Power of Music - From 21 Oct - May 23

Make music together and play with beat, melody and harmonies in a newly commissioned musical playground. Find out how music can trigger emotions and memories, whether it can affect what you buy, and even what certain songs taste like. Take part in a musical Turing test and see if you can tell the difference between songs written by humans and machines.

For further information or to book tickets, please CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Chester: Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience - Arley Hall Gardens, Northwich

Embark on a bewitching journey through the misty Forbidden Forest trail, full of magic and wonder, and discover unexpected surprises around every corner. Grab your wand to cast spells, come face to face with Hippogriffs and Centaurs, and experience breathtaking moments based on scenes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films. After all the excitement, an enchanting Village will welcome you with warm food and a blazing fire.

When: From 15 Oct 22
Where: Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience, Arley Hall & Gardens, Arley, Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 6NA

For further information or to book tickets, please CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

RBL - Cost of Living Energy Top Up Grants

Over the last 12 months we've seen a 20% increase in requests for support with food and basic living costs.

RBL have announced new emergency energy top up grants to help members of the Armed Forces community pay their fuel bills.

This will give those struggling to pay their bills up to £200 per month, depending on their financial circumstances.

Apply directly at rbl.org.uk/costofliving

Or call 0808 802 8080​