March 15, 2024

March 14, 2024

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Service Pupil support with new round of funding

 

Great news for schools supporting Service children in the UK! The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has announced a new round of the Service Pupil Support Programme.

Part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Families Fund (AF3), the Service Pupil Support Programme will award grants of £5,000 to £80,000 to projects supporting Service children along their educational pathway.

What’s the programme all about?

This year, the Service Pupil Support Programme will focus on supporting schools working in collaborative clusters of three or more to design projects that meet one of three themes.
  • Closing the gap in attainment between Service and non-Service pupils.
  • Addressing the needs of Service pupils with additional needs.
  • Identifying and addressing the needs of small cohorts of Service pupils within educational settings.
In exceptional circumstances, schools can apply with a single bid, for instance if the number of your Service pupils is due to dramatically change.

Tell your GP practice if you've ever served in the UK Armed Forces

 

Tell your GP practice if you've ever served in the UK Armed Forces. It could be relevant to your health and means you'll get support that's right for you.

Find out more at www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/armed-forces-community/veterans-service-leavers-non-mobilised-reservists

March 13, 2024

Elgin & Nairn: Branching out a programme for adults who use mental health services in Scotland

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Northern Ireland: Walkni advice

   

Planning a visit to the forests or country parks as the days are getting longer?
Respect the countryside
Don't start fires
Dispose of your litter in the bins provided or take home with you
Thinking of trying somewhere new? Check out https://walkni.com/


Information provided by HIVE NI

Scotland: Women's Aid services across Scotland

There are more than 30 expert Women's Aid services across Scotland helping women and children every day. 

If you're looking for support, find your nearest Women's Aid here:
https://womensaid.scot/find-nearest-wa-group



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

March 12, 2024

HIVE Contact House directory

 

Did you know that Army HIVE holds and maintains a directory of all Contact Housing available across the UK and Overseas?

For a copy, or for contact details for a location, do g​et in touch with any HIVE or drop us a message at rc-pers-hivecomms-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSARs) JSP 464 updated to reflect Modernised Accommodation Offer

 


The following changes have been made to incorporate the elements of the Modernised Accommodation Offer (MAO) that are being implemented from 11th March:

JSP 464 Vol 1 Part 1 V 30
  • Ch 12: Forces Help to Buy Scheme – Section XII Para 1251. Refund of Legal Expenses (New Buyers) policy

JSP 464 Vol 3 Pt 1 V24
  • Ch 3: Single Living Accommodation and the Substitute Equivalents - Charges
  • SLA Waivers 0303c. Amendment to Over 37 Provision.
  • SLA Waivers 0303 y. Inclusion of the Dual Accommodation Waiver.

Details of the amendments are at this link and the full policy document can be found at 
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-464-tri-service-accommodation-regulations-tsars