(SFA) Communications Update 13 May 25: Business from Home - update

Applications to run a Business from Home in your Service Family Accommodation (SFA) were paused in January 2025, to allow a review of the policy and associated processes to take place.

This review has now been completed, and DIO is able to confirm that the processing of applications to run a Business from Home has resumed with immediate effect. The existing guidance and application form for running a Business from Home is available here.

DIO is working with Pinnacle to finalise some adjustments to the application process, form and policy. Once these changes are finalised, the policy will be updated and shared on the Pinnacle website in the near future.

Under the changes, those operating a Business from Home can expect to receive better and clearer communication from a named Housing Officer who can help answer their specific housing related queries.

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Suicide prevention is everybody’s business

“Research tells us that military personnel are twice as likely to suffer from anxiety and depression as non-military civilians. A culture of self-sufficiency and not admitting ‘weakness’ still exists, which is a potential barrier to accessing support.” Ged Flynn, Chief Executive of PAPYRUS

Those working on the frontline with vulnerable veterans know this challenge all too well. It’s why the Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) has made this a key priority in their Embedding Prevention of Veteran Suicide programme (EVPS), awarding over £1.5 million to 18 projects that are driving real change in veteran suicide prevention.

PAPYRUS is a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide and the promotion of positive mental health and emotional wellbeing in young people. Speaking about their EPVS funded bespoke training project, Ged explains: “Veterans may not want to engage with civilian mental health services as they feel it won’t cater for their military experiences.

Highlands: Military Liaison Group(MLG) May edition Newsletter available now

Its packed full this quarter with updates, information and resources and importantly highlighting some of the things our Children and Young People have been up to and involved in, a farewell to 3SCOTS Unit Welfare Officer who moves onto a new post in July and as always, helpful information from our MLG (Education) partners and loads more!

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Shorncliffe: Army Welfare Service Community Support Junior Youth Club every Mon 16:30 - 18:00

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Farnborough: Health walks 1330hrs every Tuesday St Peters church

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Surrey: Headway Surrey family & carers survival toolkit understanding acquired brain injury

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Office for Veterans Affairs’ ‘10 Things to Know About Veterans’ animation

The aim of the '10 Things to know about veterans and their families' is to provide a range of stakeholders with the basic knowledge that can support their work with veterans.

Find out more at: www.gov.uk/government/publications/10-things-to-know-about-veterans-and-their-families

Cupar: Squirrels is coming to Cupar - Team members wanted!

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Plans are well under way at Cupar Scout Group to open our first Squirrel Drey. Squirrels is the newest branch of the Scouting family tree, for all young people aged 4 to 6.

Every week, Squirrels have a great time exploring nature, getting active, learning with friends, and earning badges, all designed to help children develop skills like working together, communication, language, creativity, and community awareness.

Interested? Then email Cupar Scouts, details on poster

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Cupar: Squirrels is coming to Cupar Scouts

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Plans are well under way at Cupar Scout Group to open our first Squirrel Drey.
Squirrels is the newest branch of the Scouting family tree, for all young people aged 4 to 6.

Every week, Squirrels have a great time exploring nature, getting active, learning with friends, and earning badges, all designed to help children develop skills like working together, communication, language, creativity, and community awareness.

If you'd like to find out how your young person can join, please email joincuparscouts@gmail.com.

And if you're interested in joining the team, please contact us at the same email address.

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Leuchars: The Welfare team corporate passes for Knockhill Racing circuit 2025 events

The Welfare Team have two adult and two teen corporate passes for Knockhill Circuit 2025 events.

The next event is 50 Years Of Car Racing at Knockhill - Best of Scottish Car Racing Summary which will be held on the 17th and 18th May.

The cost to use the passes are £6 per adult per day and £3 per teen per day.

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