August 5, 2025

Staffordshire and West Midlands: MHLO Advisory – SFA SP/Occupants Preparation for Winter

 

With winter coming the importance of SP/SFA Tenants ensuring that their SFA/Homes are maintained with all boiler and heating systems working correctly to full capacity is paramount. This also in line with the current UK costs for utility provision (Gas/Electric), heating systems working correctly, do have a direct impact in keeping costs down.  

 

Additional: All windows, doors, sealant fittings are to be checked and reported should damage be identified.  

 

This is an SP/Occupant responsibility to check, confirm and if necessary, report. If issues are identified, they are to be reported immediately to allow repairs to be conducted ASAP. Pinnacle should confirm ‘Pinnacle Job Reference Number/s’, confirm date, time of attendance.

 

The Pinnacle National Service Centre (NSC) is the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) for all SFA Occupants to raise repair requirements. These then directed to Amey Defence Services (Maintenance Contractor providers for all SFA estates within HQ Centre AoR – UK East & West Midlands, Central Region).

 

Contacting the Pinnacle National Service Centre Link: Contact Us - Pinnacle Service Families

Escalation Process:

 

  1. SP/Occupant/s responsible for reporting repair. A repair job number SHOULD BE PROVIDED as reference to the repair reported. Multiple Job Numbers may be given if reporting multiple jobs all at once. These to be utilised as reference should the work requirement have to be escalated if problems arise (Missed appointments, Quality of works conducted, Timeframe for works to be completed, etc).
  2. SP/Occupant/s responsible for confirming repair (should initial issues arise) directly with Pinnacle NSC. SP to attend local Pinnacle/Amey Housing Surgeries as required. Pinnacle Housing Officer contact details UK here: Your Housing Officer - Pinnacle Service Families


Please find direct links to Pinnacle information and support (Confirmed in use AUG 25)


Pinnacle Advisory Content

Pinnacle Links to Information

In My Home Emergencies

In My Home – Emergencies - Pinnacle Service Families

Repairs in your home

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/repairs/

Pinnacle Winter Tips

Winter Advice - Pinnacle Service Families

Pinnacle Handy Winter Tips Video

Winter Videos - Pinnacle Service Families

Boilers and Heating Issues

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/boilers-and-heating/

In my home – Gas and Energy

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/gas-and-energy/

In my home – Damp & Mould

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/damp-and-mould/ 

Damp & Mould (A Guide to preventing Damp & Mould)

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/A-guide-to-preventing-condensation-damp-and-mould-SFA_d4.pdf

 

Emergencies (Fire, Gas, Water Leaks):

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/emergencies/

Compulsory Safety Checks

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/compulsory-safety-checks/

Insurance (Building and Contents) for your service family home

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/in-my-home/in-my-home-buildings-and-contents-insurance/

Problems outside of my home

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/problems-outside-of-my-home/

Pinnacle Complaints Process

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/complaints/

Pinnacle Compensation Process (Including Loss of Heating Compensation):

https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/compensation/

 

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Lichfield: Welfare Contact Flats Information for DMS Whittington




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North Yorkshire: Summer Edition of Carers Plus Newsletter


Archive Edition Newsletter - Summer • July 2025

We’re back with the third Archive Edition Newsletter - exploring more of our journey, the people who’ve shaped it, and the milestones along the way!

Inside this issue:

Carers Week

Head of Operations: In Conversation

SEND Market Place

Join us as we turn the pages of our story and keep the celebrations going!

Click on the image above to read the summer edition of the Newsletter

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

August 4, 2025

DIO Families First Newsletter – Issue 29

The latest issue of the Families First newsletter is now available on the Defence Homes website and Defence Connect.

Richmond: Summer Highlights of Festivals and Events


Some cracking community events coming up this August, from Yorkshire Puddings on Yorkshire Day to Beer at Bank Holiday, wonderful village events and the historic Boundary Riding.

More info on everything here: https://www.richmondyorkshire.co.uk/festivals


Information provided by North HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Little White Bus Trips Programme 2025


 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

August 1, 2025

Get Safe Online: Parents Leaflet


Get Safe Online states, “today’s children are growing up in a connected world – but that doesn’t mean they always know how to stay safe in it. As a parent, grandparent or guardian, your guidance can make a huge difference”. Get Safe Online has produced a new leaflet, which provides some practical ways to help your child explore the internet with confidence and care this summer holiday.

Alternatively, take a look at the advice on the Get Safe Online website: Are you in touch with what your kids do online? - Get Safe Online

The leaflet can be read and downloaded from this link: July25_Parents_Leaflet.pdf

Recruit for Spouses Career Academy: Foreign & Commonwealth Programme


Are you a member of the Foreign & Commonwealth community with a qualification from your home country that you need transferring to its UK equivalent?

Then RFS has some very exciting news to share with you!

RFS are thrilled to announce that applications are now open.

RFS will cover the costs of obtaining a Statement of Comparability and facilitate the application process, working with trusted service providers to ensure qualifications meet UK standards.

Eligibility:

- Partner of a Foreign or Commonwealth national serving in HM Forces (Royal Navy, British Army, or Royal Air Force)
- Over 18 years of age
- Partners include spouses, civil partners, fiancés(e), or individuals living with serving personnel in a relationship akin to marriage/civil partnership for at least two years

Application Requirements:

- Partner’s service number
- Date of entry to the UK
- Visa status (if applicable)

To apply for this support and service, sign up to our portal and navigate to 'programmes.'

https://portal.recruitforspouses.co.uk/users/sign_in

University of York Research:  Fijian Military Spouses Participation Invite

For more information and to register interest: https://forms.gle/GbeXzXmfLaBAtYoKA

Barclays Eagle Labs: Veteran and Military Spousal Founders Programme starting online on 29 Sept 2025

Designed to support those wishing to start or grow their own business, the FREE 5-week programme is completely online and consists of a series of self-learning online modules as well as access to a Barclays Champion who will act as a mentor throughout. The programme is designed to be flexible as well as virtual to allow those with work or caring responsibilities to complete it at their own pace and at their convenience.

The next cohort will start on 29 Sept 2025 and individuals who are interested in the programme can apply online using the links below (applications close on the 1 Sept 2025).

https://labs.uk.barclays/what-we-offer/diversity-at-eagle-labs/veteran-and-military-spousal-founders/