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December 4, 2024
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: West Yorkshire
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have 80 new Executive Officer opportunities open in West Yorkshire within their Disability Services Team.
Civil Service Jobs link: Disability Services - Case Manager - West Yorkshire (Ref: 724) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
More information on DWP, the roles available and the application process can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.
December 3, 2024
Your Armed Forces Offer explained
Find out more about the range of benefits, opportunities, and support available to you: Discover My Benefits
Those with access to MODnet can also view the full article at:
Defnet: Your Armed Forces Offer explained (sharepoint.com)
Defence Connect: Your Armed Forces Offer explained | Defence Connect (mod.uk)
Basingstoke: Ready Steady Mums walking group every Wednesday
Ready Steady Mums walks are free, fun and informal social walking groups for new parents. Giving you the social support and motivation to get out in the fresh air.
We will meet you at the War Memorial Park Bandstand, we will be stood in or next to the Bandstand ready to greet you and will be wearing bright green Barnardo's lanyards.
Click HERE for more information.
Information provided by South East HIVE Hub.
Wiltshire: Happy Cafe's across the county
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) bulk recruitment: Kent
Civil Service Jobs link: Universal Credit Job Centre - Work Coach - Kent (Ref: 723) - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK
More information can be found on the DWP EO Microsite.
December 2, 2024
HM Government Money & Pensions Service - Money Helper: Credit unions and other alternatives to high-cost credit
This Money Helper (Money & Pensions Service) guide is for you if you need access to credit but you can’t use a mainstream lender and you don’t want to use a payday loan or other forms of high-cost credit. When you read it, you’ll know:
- how credit unions work and how they can help you
- how to join a credit union
- what other sources of fair and affordable credit might be available to you.
More information can be found on the Money Helper website at https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/everyday-money/credit
For the Service community, there are three MOD-endorsed credit unions - see https://www.joiningforcescu.co.uk/
Digital Veteran Card to make accessing support even easier for ex-service personnel
Stafford: SSAFA tri services and veterans support centre Stoke-on-Trent
Families in need can get free food at weekly event set up by veterans' charity
Items on offer at the Tri Services and Veterans' Support Centre include fresh fruit and veg, tinned goods and a variety of snacks.
https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news/stoke-on-trent-news/families-need-can-free-food-4577073?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=sharebar