Ripon: Ripon Disability Forum

Who hates digging through websites to find links to things like bus passes and blue badge applications?

Save yourself the the headache and use the following link to the RDF Website

www.ripondisabilityforum.co.uk/resources-services/

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Bovington: Garrison Coworking Hub for Military spouses to work & connect

               

"Need a break from the kitchen table office/study setup?"

We’ve got just the spot! The MCN (Military Coworking Network) Bovington hub. Your little slice of calm, focus and unlimited tea/coffee heaven. 

For just £30 a year (yep, a whole year!), you’ll get:
✅ Access to a professional office space

✅ 900 hours of coworking, about 75 hours per month

✅ Screens ready to go

✅ Free use of a colour printer/scanner/photocopier

✅ Good, reliable Wi-Fi

We offer a FREE trial session (3 hours)! Would you like to get booked in for a look around and a proper test-run of the space? Drop us a message if you’ve got any questions, we’d love to help.

Click Bovington | Military Coworking Network to find out more and grab your spot! 

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Blandford: Garrison mini bus for hire

The mini bus can be driven by anyone over the age of 25 years with a clean driving license that has been held for at least 24 months.

Contact Carl.Burman144@mod.gov.uk 

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BFBS Returns as Official Broadcast Partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship

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BFBS Returns as Official Broadcast Partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship

BFBS (British Forces Broadcasting Service) is proud to return as the official broadcast partner for the 2026 Inter Services Rugby Championship, delivering comprehensive coverage of both the men’s and women’s competitions this spring.

Celebrating one of the most historic rivalries in military sport, the annual event brings together the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force in a series of fiercely contested fixtures showcasing elite sport, service pride, and unrivalled atmosphere. BFBS will provide exclusive livestreamed coverage of all six games, ensuring audiences around the world can follow every moment of the action.

Leuchars: Supporting New Families Project Support Worker

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Fife: Defence Medical Welfare Services have a vacancy for a full time Welfare Officer within NHS Fife - closing date 21st April

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Do you want to make a real difference to the lives of people in the Armed Forces Community?

Do you have experience in providing support to others? We are looking for someone with strong interpersonal skills, able to work as part of a team, who is compassionate and passionate about supporting the Armed Forces Community?

We are recruiting for a full time Welfare Officer in NHS Fife.
Location: NHS Fife
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary: £27,520.00
Closing date: 21st April 2026

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Lossiemouth: Night Flying Notice 13th - 16th April

🚨Night Flying Notice 
Lossiemouth Typhoons will be conducting night/low-light training next week (13th - 16th April). Activity will aim to cease by midnight but these timings may vary.

As always, thank you to our local community for their support. This essential training ensure we are always ready to secure the skies - day or night.

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FamCAS 2026: Last Chance to enter - Survey closes 15 Apr - Daily life as an Armed Forces family - What’s it like?

Daily life as an Armed Forces family: What’s it like?

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If you’re married to – or in a civil partnership with – a member of the Regular Armed Forces, you may have been invited to take part in the Ministry of Defence’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS).

Here, you can share your views and experiences about daily life as part of an Armed Forces family, including what you like and any challenges.

Your feedback helps Defence’s policy makers understand how initiatives, support and policies can better meet your family’s needs. Whether that’s with healthcare, housing, training, employment, or childcare and education.

Can I take the survey?

Each year, a random, representative sample of civil partners and spouses of Tri-Service Regular serving personal are invited to complete the survey.

To check if you can take the survey, visit the online tool. To use the tool:

· Enter your partner’s Service number. This is needed for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous and confidential.

· If invited, the tool will take you to the survey. If you aren’t, you can still share some thoughts.

This survey takes around 30 minutes to complete and closes on Wednesday 15 April 2026.
Making life better for Armed Forces families

Armed Forces families are the cornerstone of the Armed Forces. By supporting serving personnel, you play a vital role in Defence’s operational effectiveness. In return, it’s important that you feel heard, supported and know that Defence remains committed to enhancing your experiences.

Recent progress

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 8th April 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHSScotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. 

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

Defence Infographic – Primary School Offer Day information and support for Service families

To support Service families with further information on Primary School place offers, Defence has provided this infographic. A PDF version with accessible hyperlinks is at this LINK, or please see links below:

Starting Reception website

General Gov.uk guidance on school admissions and appeals

Defence Children Services (DCS)

Education Advisory Team email address: RC-DCS-HQ-EAT@mod.gov.uk

Defence’s Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme