Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme

 

The aim of the Armed Forces Bereavement Scholarship Scheme (AFBSS) is to provide the children of those whose death is attributable to service a head start in life by enabling them to progress in their post-16 education.

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Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - funding to support Military spouses and partners

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

West Midlands: Upbeat Families - Make Some Noise - Donnington/Venning Barracks

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Grantham: SHERMAN Campaign Lincolnshire

The SHERMAN campaign highlights seven factors that put people at greater risk of having a fire, or being less likely to react to a fire:

Smoking
Hoarding
Elderly people or those who live alone
Reduced mobility, hearing or visual impairments
Mental health issues
Alcohol misuse, drugs/medication dependence
Needing care or support

It aims to increase both public and professional awareness of the risk factors. It encourages them to contact with the fire service through a safe and well check.

For more information: SHERMAN

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Grantham: Wellbeing Lincs

Wellbeing Lincs successes are largely down to early intervention, ensuring that vulnerable people receive help before matters get worse. This not only benefits the clients overall health, it also protects Adult Care services for the most vulnerable.

Wellbeing Lincs

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Lyneham: Village Hall timetable

 

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Alternatively visit the Lyneham Village Hall Facebook page to stay up to date with what's on!

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Batheaston: New Village Hall class schedule

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Leuchars: 2345 Sqn Royal Air Force Cadets are looking for Adult volunteers

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2345 (Leuchars) Sqn, Royal Air Force Air Cadets are looking for Adult Volunteer's.

It's not as you may expect we have a variety of roles available in uniform and out of it. We are here to support our cadets to be the best they can be and reach for the stars. 

We can't do it without our staff and you could be one of them! Sound good? 

If you are 20 or above and want to help inspire the next generation, then message us now, email us adj.2345@rafac.mod.gov.uk or visit www.raf.mod.uk/aircadets

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Guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community

 

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

• At Your Side guide for Veterans
• At Your Side guide for families
• At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel

Both the Veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

To view or download the guides, please visit: https://suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/​​

New collaboration between Service Police and Crimestoppers

 

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:

• A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.

• ​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

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