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October 25, 2022

Lichfield: Military & Veterans Breakfasts - The Bell inn, Whittington last Sunday of the Month


 

Wattisham: Suffolk libraries - free e-books and audiobooks

If you are Suffolk resident, membership of Suffolk Libraries is Free!
You can apply at the library or via the website.
Here you can access to Borrowbox app which provides access to E-Books and Audio-books (children and adults).

Information provided by Wattisham HIVE

Chester: E-Scooter Trial Extended Until May 2024

Chester has been part of a national trial of e-scooters since December 2020, a Department for Transport (DfT) initiative to encourage greener travel methods. Cheshire West and Chester Council in partnership with e-scooter provider Ginger are now planning to extend the trial for a further 18 months at the request of the DfT.

Full details can be found HERE 

Information provided by Chester HIVE

October 21, 2022

Defence Accommodation Strategy


We recognise the importance of homes and families to the wellbeing of Service Personnel, especially when making such extraordinary sacrifices in the UK and overseas.

Defence continues to consider how we best support our people and ensure that they have access to high quality subsidised accommodation in line with modern living standards and the support that meets their varied needs, health, and wellbeing.​

​To read click HERE​

October 19, 2022

SCiP Alliance - Applying to University - a guide for Armed Forces Students


As part of the Connected Forces project, the Inspiring Choices Uni Connect partnership will be running a webinar for all students from Armed Forces backgrounds who are interested in finding out more about applying to higher education through the UCAS system.

Click HERE​ to register​

Lichfield: Compensation - Pinnacle Service Families



You may be entitled to compensation if you have experienced any of the following;
  • Missed appointments
  • Failed Move in – if during your move in experience there was a significant defect resulting in a habitable or non-habitable fault
  • Incorrect Tradesperson – If the wrong tradesperson arrives to attend a repair you have reported who is not suitably qualified to fix/ make good the issue and has to arrange for a second visit by the correct tradesperson
  • Total loss of heating/cooking facilities – if there is a total loss of heating facilities (where temporary heating is provided) or total loss of cooking facilities
Please note that compensation will be paid in high street vouchers (Love2Shop) only, to offset any inconvenience caused. Click here to see the list of retailers where you can spend a Love2Shop voucher.

Full details: HERE

Lancashire: New Cost of Living information hub launched


We've launched our new Cost of Living information hub, making it easier for people to find the help they need.
It's contains various areas of support, including our Warm and Welcome Places scheme.
Read more more about it here
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Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

October 18, 2022

Servicewomen’s Health Handbook


The Servicewomen’s Health Handbook​ was released last month and is for all personnel who are directly affected by female-specific health issues, for commanders and line managers who have a responsibility to enable their people to be their best, and for colleagues to better understand and support.

Copies of the handbook are available via internal Health and Wellbeing Portals or can be downloaded direct from Servicewomen's Health Handbook​