Help for households and cost of living payments

 

QR codes should be scanned from a personal non-MOD device only

Please click the following link for further information: Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan

The Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been published today, demonstrating Defence's commitment to reduce suicide in the Armed Forces and provide support to those affected by it.

The Strategy establishes eight focus areas: Understand high risk groups within the Armed Forces
Educate the Armed Forces about suicide and its prevention

Enable individual resilience and support personal needs
Enable safe military environments
Enhance organisational management of those at risk
Enable access to support for those at risk
Develop accessible postvention support
Improve organisational learning

To read the full Strategy and Action Plan, please click HERE​

 

Scotland: Poppy Scotland Clyde Zip Slide Challenge is Back

Our Zip Slide challenge is back! 10th September 2022

A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising funds for Poppyscotland.

This is a 100ft high and 1000ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum - which has never been done before!

Experience the thrill of zipping down the Clyde

Just pay a registration fee of £35 and endeavour to fundraise a minimum of £200 to help us make a vital difference to our Armed Forces community.

For more information go to www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/runs-and-challenges/clyde-zip-slide

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Family Hub Consultation with Families, Children and Young People

 

Click the image to read more about the consultation and take the survey

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Grantham: Come & join the ESS family

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Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Rutland Cottesmore: Mental Health where to find the right support in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland County Council Local Offer SEND

Colleagues across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland have created a short animation to help raise awareness of the Local Offer and how it can support those that care for and work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

If you're looking for more information, click here

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Shropshire: Newport Veterans breakfast club 2nd Saturday of every month 10.00-12.00hrs

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Personal Accident and Life Insurance Schemes for Service Personnel

 

MOD is re-evaluating the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme and Life Insurance Scheme offer for personnel. A procurement exercise has been completed and we are pleased to announce that a new Broker, The Risk Factor, has been appointed. Initial discussions have taken place, and our priority is the continuation of appropriate cover for existing policyholders with as little disruption as possible.

As this is a new supplier, insurance products will no longer be branded as PAX. Existing PAX Personal Accident Insurance Scheme members should note that a replacement Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (providing similar benefits) will be introduced on 1 June 2023, for which they will need to apply if they wish to maintain Personal Accident Insurance cover. There will be no automatic transfer from PAX to the new provider.

There is no action for policyholders to take at this point. Once arrangements for how to join the new Insurance Scheme(s) have been finalised these details will be made available along with the new Scheme’s policy terms and conditions so individuals can make an informed choice based on their requirements (we expect this to be mid-May).

MOD personnel: please see 2023DIN01-023

Defence Medical Services - SMS medical and dental appointment reminders

 

An SMS text message reminder service has been launched for patients registered at Defence Medical Services medical and dental practices.

For more information please go to the My Healthcare Hub app on Defence Gateway​.