Wraparound Childcare (WAC) eligibility criteria has been expanded from Autumn term 2023

 

FTRS (all commitment types) and personnel Serving overseas unaccompanied voluntarily with family remaining in the UK will be eligible to claim from autumn 23 (so long as other criteria are met).

​Check Discover My Benefits for more information over summer via the relevant link for each Service Discover my Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines.

Op Fortitude

 

To read the document in full please click the image above.

Alternatively click here to access the online referral form

Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) - Veterans' Adjustment Passports

 

New Adjustments Passports will support hundreds of sick and disabled Armed Forces leavers’ to start and stay in work, delivering on a key Government priority to remove barriers to the labour market and grow the economy.

The scheme, announced by the Department for Work and Pensions and the Ministry of Defence on Tuesday 11 July, will help those leaving service with an injury, disability or health condition move more smoothly into employment.

Find out more HERE​

Grantham: Fairy Dell, free fun water splash activity

Check out Fairy Dell if in Skegness. A free fun activity for the children and water splash!

Chester: Mentell in Chester - Hoole Community Centre - Bi-weekly Monday 7-9pm

Mentell provide circles for men aged 18+ to talk in a safe and confidential space, free from advice and judgement, have a look at their website for more information: https://mentell.org.uk

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Grantham: Lincolnshire Rape Crisis

 

A specialist support group for survivor's of sexual violence: Lincolnshire Rape Crisis

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Gloji Energy - Want to find out more with One You Lincolnshire?

One You Lincolnshire are offering a FREE 12-week child and family programme. Providing the children with fun and engaging activities, discussing nutrition, movement, sleep and mind. Find out more at: oneyoulincolnshire.org.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Kidas: Domestic Abuse Support in Kent

 

Did you know, that domestic abuse isn't always physical? Online abuse is growing - learn more and how you can stay safe when reaching out for help >> https://bit.ly/36b3uaH

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Stafford: volunteers urgently needed for community coffee morning in the MOD Community Centre

 

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Open University - opening access to higher education for the Armed Forces and Open Learn FREE courses for all

The Open University (OU) are proud of their relationship with the Armed Forces and more than 1,500 Service Personnel and their dependents are currently taking advantage of OU career and personal development opportunities available for the defence community.​

To find out more about this and the FREE learning ​(Open Learn) ​courses that are available for everyone, please CLICK HERE​