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May 9, 2024
MOD Overseas survey - Thank You!
An update on the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) overseas families survey, which took place last summer.
To find out more about Defence's 10-year plan to drive forward positive initiatives for Service families, read the Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032.
If you have any questions, please contact: People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk
- Thank you to the overseas personnel and families that took the time to complete the MOD's overseas families survey, which ran from July to August 2023.
- Your feedback is helping to shape Defence policy and processes to better meet the needs of you and your family.
- An MOD report is due to be published this year outlining key survey findings and will be publicly available on Gov.uk. Further details will be shared in due course.
To find out more about Defence's 10-year plan to drive forward positive initiatives for Service families, read the Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032.
If you have any questions, please contact: People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk
St Andrews: Visit the beaches in St Andrews with free Beach Wheelchairs
The beautiful beaches in and around St Andrews should be accessible to everyone including those with mobility issues. Our Beach Wheelchairs solve this problem.
Open 10am-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 30th September.
Call 0300 012 2014 or email wheelchairs@standrewsenvironmental.org
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Training opportunity from X Forces
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Who can attend?
- Personnel transitioning from the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services
- Armed Forces / Emergency Services veterans
- Service family members, partners and spouses
Please click the links below to register for the courses or to find out more about X Forces:
May 8, 2024
Lancashire: Ribby Hall Village offers 10% Service Discount
Ribby Road, Wrea Green
near Blackpool, Lancashire PR4 2PR
T: 0800 085 1717
As a thank you for all your hard work, we offer service workers 10% OFF on self-catering breaks, Spa Hotel stays and Day Spa visits.
Call us to make your booking and receive your discount.
For more Information CLICK HERE
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
May 7, 2024
Serve and Protect Credit Union launch latest Fixed Saver, offering a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER
Are you looking to earn a guaranteed return on your savings? Serve and Protect Credit Union have launched their latest fixed-rate savings account.
Serve and Protect Credit Union (formerly Police Credit Union) are a not-for-profit organisation designed to help people in the police, prison, military, fire, and health services save money for their financial future.
- Their Fixed Saver account allows you to deposit from £1,000 up to £10,000, with a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER over a term of 12 months.
- Your savings with Serve and Protect Credit Union are also protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, covering you up to £85,000.*
Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!
It's available on a first-come-first-served basis, so act fast. The product is available throughout May 2024 and just requires you to complete a simple application online.
Please Note: If you are not already a member of Serve and Protect, you can still apply, but you will have to do so by the 29th of May 2024.
To apply or learn more about the Fixed Saver, visit: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/fixed-saver/
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