DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 2 Jun 25

 

Defence Secretary announces £1.5bn investment in SFA

As you may have seen in the news over the weekend, the Defence Secretary Rt Hon John Healey MP announced an additional £1.5 billion of funding, over the next five years, to improve military accommodation across the UK.

Following the landmark deal which brought 36,347 military homes back into public ownership, we have already begun the process of transformative change. This includes the delivery of the seven commitments set out in the Consumer Charter that we shared with you last month. These commitments reflect our plans to transform living conditions for you across the UK through improved service provision, communication and upgrades to homes.

DIO has advocated for sustained investment into the estate for many years and we believe this will be a turning point in allowing us to deliver significant change to your future lived experience.

Bovington: Garrison coffee morning and DIO housing surgery Wed 2nd July

If you have any housing issues or concerns, please use this opportunity to come along and speak in person to a housing representative from Pinnacle/Vivo

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blandford: Garrison housing issues - drop in sessions

Following the success of their Drop-in Sessions, Pinnacle have arranged for twice monthly drop in sessions, commencing April 2025.

If you have any issues regarding your Service Family Accommodation and would like to speak to someone face-to-face, pop along, no appointment necessary.

They will take place 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month, 0900-1200hrs, commencing April 2025. At the Pinnacle Office located in the Estates Building, Murdos Road, Blandford Camp.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Growing together under 1s activity sessions - Summer programme.

 

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Baby group sessions are held in the Children's centre (by Bovington academy school) on Holt road.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Dorset: Insight event for service leavers Tues 24th June

Whether you are making the decision to take the first step in your transition into industry or you are looking for your next career move, join us in Yeovil on 24 Jun 17:00 - 20:30

Hear about who we are, what we do and how we support veterans as an ERS Gold Award holder

Connect with our veterans, hear about their journey and master some CV hints and tips and learn more about our application process

Network with our employees across a range of business areas and specialisms

This event is open to UK veterans only. We will ask you to bring relevant ID with you to the event and confirm details as part of the registration process.

Spaces are limited, and booking is essential. To reserve a place, individuals can simply click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Are you due to move to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford?

Are you (or someone you know) due to be posted to Bovington, Lulworth or Blandford soon?
If so contact Bovington HIVE to request pre-arrival information.

Email: RC-Pers-HIVE-Bovington-0Mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Core information sheets are available from the HIVE and contain useful information on accommodation,employment,health & wellbeing, finance, childcare,schools & adult education as well as location overview of community amenities, facilities and activities etc. There is also help with general queries regarding the local area.

Bovington HIVE can also provide you with information sheets on other locations across the UK and overseas. Please call in to speak to the HIVE information officer or use the contact details above.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Blackpool & Fylde College Open Event - 14th June 2025

Thinking about returning to education?

Our Open Event on Saturday 14 June is the perfect place to take that first step.

• Small, friendly sessions
• Free or funded courses in maths, English and digital skills
• Progress into vocational, Access to HE or career-based learning
• Bispham Campus – Adult Learning Courses
• University Centre – Access to HE

10.30am – 2pm | Local. Supportive. Flexible.

Click 'Learn more' to register!  Learn More

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

West Midlands: Summer Sports Week 28-31 July - The Pavilion, DMS Whittington

 

Places are limited and allocated on a first come first served basis.  Register via the QR code or via this link: https://forms.office.com/e/166t1jB74C

For Lichfield and Birmingham areas your local CDW is Molly Nash E: 6562nas@csmail.mod.uk

Information: Central HIVE Hub

Stafford: Summer Sports Week Monday 28th July - Thursday 31st July 2025 The Pavilion DMS Whittington

Additional information for Stafford families -

Transport will be provided from the Dixon Centre, Tedder Rd, Stafford ST16 3RA.

 
Places are limited and offered on a first come first served basis so express your interest asap using the QR code on the poster.

We kindly ask that you think carefully about whether your child will enjoy a sports week. In previous years we have had children desperate for a place and children attending that did not want to join in with sports activities.

 
The sessions are open to 5 years and over but again please remember that these are long sports days and younger children can become quite tired.

 
If you are successful, you will receive a confirmation email and further details / instructions early July 2025.

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Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Leeds: SEND Next Choices - Getting ready for adult life 24th June

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub