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July 9, 2024

Scotland: Your Guide to Children's Rights

On 7 December 2023, the Scottish Parliament unanimously passed the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Bill for the second time.

The Bill received Royal Assent on 16 January 2024 and is now the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act.

Parent Club have produced a guide for parents, carers and family members 👉

Children's rights | Parent Club

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Scotland: Veterans Scotland information booklet, updated July 2024


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Dover: Kent Army Cadets, Dover Detachment Needs You

 




Do you live in Dover?

Looking for a new hobby and a way to make new friends whilst challenging yourself? We need you!

The ACF isn’t just about marching around the drill square. We offer cadets and adult volunteers an exciting programme of activities and events over the course of the year.
 
There is also the opportunity to embark on overseas exchanges, adventurous training, expeditions and sports competition, to name but a few of the options available. You might even want to learn a new musical instrument in our band.

For more information, CLICK HERE


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The Ulysses Trust

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The Ulysses Trust provides support and funding to encourage challenging and adventurous activities by members of the Volunteer Reserve and Cadet Forces.

To find our more: www.ulyssestrust.co.uk​.

DIO: Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update

Retention of SFA – Reminder for families

As soon as you receive your new assignment order, and if you are entitled to SFA, you will need to apply for your new home at your next duty station via the e1132. You would normally be expected to leave your current SFA/SSFA, unless you have received permission from Pinnacle on behalf of DIO Accommodation to retain your home for a specified period.

Whilst your entitlement to SFA/SSFA normally finishes at the previous duty station on the date of the new assignment, in certain circumstances and for specified periods of time personnel - including regular, FTRS(FC) and MPGS personnel - are able to apply to Pinnacle in order to retain their SFA/SSFA at their previous duty station beyond the date of assignment as an extension of their entitlement. This includes personnel who come under the Naval Port rule. Details on how to retain SFA can be found here.

Scotland: Sight Scotland Veterans

We've been around since 1915, and we’re here to offer support across Scotland to veterans of the Armed Forces who need support to adapt to sight loss.
Adapting to and learning to live with sight loss can be bewildering, and it can be challenging to know who to turn to in order to get the answers you need. Our team have got the answers. And if they don't, they know where to find them.

Don't lose sense of who you are because of changes to your sight.
Our team provides information and support that will help you stay connected to the things that matter to you and support your loved ones. We’re here to help you thrive.

For more information or to get support 👉 https://sightscotland.org.uk/veterans


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Blandford: Garrison kitchen gardens

 

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Information provided by Bovington HIVE

July 8, 2024

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust launches first new Armed Forces Covenant Fund programme for 2024/25 - Serving Families: On the Move



The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has launched the first Covenant Fund programme under its exciting three-year Funding Framework.

Serving Families: On the Move is now open for applications for grants of up £120,000 for two-to-three-year projects that will improve the quality of life for Service families impacted by relocation as a direct result of Service life.

The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘Reducing stress and challenges for Armed Forces families'. This family focused programme will address this aim by strengthening connections with local communities, leading to better support for those facing relocation as a direct result of Service. The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website.

Civvy Street - July 2024 Edition

The latest edition of Civvy Street can be found here.

Cardiff & Vale of Glamorgan: Parent Line Texting Service to School Nurse


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A reminder from the School Nursing Service to inform you that the text in service PARENT LINE, for parents of children in reception to year 6 is available during the Summer holidays 08:30-16:30 Mon-Fri.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.