Reading Force scrapbooks and journals can often be found in your local HIVE office. Alternatively to order a copy online, please click here to visit the website.
October 10, 2023
Scotland: Scotl4nd Kids Magazine Autumn edition
Click on image above to read the Autumn edition of the Scotland 4 kids magazine
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Moray: CAB Moray now have a designated adviser to assist with the cost of living.
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Are you struggling with the cost of living? Need a benefit check? Have utility issues? These are only a few things we can assist you with and, if the answer is yes, then drop in and see us during our bureau opening hours. We're here to help.🤝
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Defence Infrastructure Organisation - communications update
Issue 9 of the Families First newsletter which includes: the New Accommodation Offer announcement, Improved compensation system, Investment across the SFA estate, Useful links and Key Dates to note: on Service Family Accommodation – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Winter Guide for Service Family Accommodation
A guide to help families get their homes winter ready can be found here.
Improved Compensation System
Pinnacle has now introduced a new improved compensation system making the process much easier for families to claim. Families will see the new forms on the Pinnacle website, will be required to validate their email address (to ensure this is correct and vouchers are sent to the correct place) and will receive regular emails to update them on their claim's progress. All communications from the new system will be received from no.reply@pay729.net.
Pinnacle is aware of several legacy claims still in the previous system. The team is working hard alongside Amey, VIVO and voucher providers to process these claims as quickly as possible.
If families haven't heard back on a claim that pre-dates the new system (submitted before 1 Aug 23), they are requested to contact: compensation@pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk.
Candy Tumble Dryer Fire Risk
It has been identified that there is a potential safety hazard associated with 'Candy Smart' and 'Candy Smart Pro' tumble dryers. There have been several instances of plugs catching fire.
Please do check plugs regularly and contact the manufacturer if you have any concerns.
October 9, 2023
Pinnacle Group - SFA winter tips
Autumn is here and there’s no better time to check your boiler is working correctly:
- The pressure should be between 1 and 1.5
- Amend your thermostat, check the boiler fires up properly and radiators are warming up
Grantham: Grantham Museum
If you are in town, why not pay a visit? Browse the exhibitions and grab a brew and a biscuit. Admission free, but donations always appreciated.
Open Thu - Sat, 10am - 4pm.
Information provided by Grantham HIVE
Moray: The Parent Project - for parents or carers of children aged 11+
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October 6, 2023
Help stop young people falling victims to loan sharks
Recent research has shown that a higher proportion of people in the 18 to 24 year old age bracket are at particular risk of being targeted by loan sharks in the current climate. More young people are having financial services or products refused by mainstream banks and many are being forced to borrow from friends and family to make ends meet.
With this in mind, Stop Loan Sharks want to highlight the services offered by credit unions, producing a new grime music video in conjunction with Find Your Credit Union and Nourish Social in the hope that it will appeal to young people and show them that other options that are available. Click the image below to watch the video online.Service Personnel can also utilise the Joining Forces Credit Unions, supported by the MOD to make saving simple and loans more affordable to the Armed Forces community.
New consultation launched - Child Maintenance: Accelerating Enforcement
The Child Maintenance Service (CMS) will be able to use an administrative liability order to recover unpaid child maintenance instead of applying to the courts and facing a lengthy wait.
The CMS helps around 930,000 children get the financial support they are entitled to and between June 2022-2023 arranged £1.2 billion on their behalf. Overall, child maintenance payments help to keep 160,000 children out of poverty each year.
The consultation is open to voluntary and community sector organisations, as well as CMS customers and members of the public. It applies to England, Wales and Scotland, although comments are welcomed from across the United Kingdom.
The consultation closes at 11:45pm on Friday 24 November.
Find out more and access the consultation here
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