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June 2, 2023

New policy & guidance for Overseas Assignments - assessment of support needs


Where Service/MOD Civilians and their families are considering an accompanied assignment/transfer overseas, the MOD needs to assess whether the services and support available/accessible in the overseas location can meet their individual needs. The purpose of this policy is to describe the framework under which those needs are assessed, how decisions on supportability should be made and to describe the key roles and responsibilities in the assessment and decision-making process.
To view the policy booklet, please click HERE​


 

June 1, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Recycling Centres

 

Information about Recycling Centres HERE

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Primary School Locations and catchment areas Map

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

 

Rutland Cottesmore: Local Pre school and Play Groups

Pre School and Play Groups

 Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: No More Violence the Second Step


The Jenkins Centre also offers a confidential service to the partners and ex- partners of those attending the Second Step programmes. We will not inform them you are accessing support unless you choose to tell them yourself. #TheSecondStep #SaferRutland

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE


 

Rutland: Late Night Pharmacy

 

Welcome to Rutland Late Night Pharmacy Travel Clinic, Prescriptions, Medicine Delivery Service and more

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Career Transition Partnership Events and News

 


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Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Visions Family Hub

 

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Grantham: Discounts from Active4Today


Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

DWP Universal Credit update - massive boost to childcare payments marks first step in largest ever expansion of childcare


Universal Credit's maximum childcare payments will rise nearly 50% – up to £1,630 per month – from 28 June.
  • Additional support worth up to £522 a month for families
  • Many parents will get help from DWP immediately with their first bill – instead of in arrears – to help them manage their budgets
  • Comes alongside plans to boost childcare workforce to deliver historic expansion of free childcare from nine months to the start of school
As part of the Government's biggest ever expansion to childcare provision, low-income families will be able to access increased childcare support worth a total of £900 million from 28 June.

Later this month, the Department for Work and Pensions will raise the amount that parents in Great Britain can claim back monthly for their childcare costs on Universal Credit up to £951 for one child and £1,630 for two or more children. This is a rise of 47% from the previous limits of £646 for one child or £1,108 for two or more children.

At the same time, the Government will help eligible parents cover the costs for the first month's childcare when they enter work or significantly increase their hours, removing one of the most significant barriers to parents working and helping to grow the economy. Those parents will also receive up to 85% of their childcare costs back before their next month's bills are due – meaning they should have money to pay one month in advance going forward.

Further information at this LINK