Information provided by HIVE NI
May 8, 2026
Northern Ireland: Employment Opportunities within the education Authority
Information provided by HIVE NI
May 7, 2026
Defence Update on Long-term relationships: Closing the gap on allowances
If you’re in a long-term relationship, a range of allowances and support are now available to you – the same as your married or civil-partnered colleagues.
What’s changed?
Many allowances were only available to Service Personnel who were married or in a civil partnership. That wasn’t fair – not everyone wants to get married, even when they’re in a committed relationship.
From 1 May 2026, if you are in a Long-Term Relationship (Established) – known as an LTR(E) – you can claim allowances and provisions that were previously unavailable to you, just like your married colleagues.
Sarah Houghton, Director Armed Forces People Policy said:
“This is a real step forward for our people and their families. Around 20,000 Service Personnel are set to benefit – with those in long-term relationships being treated the same way as married colleagues, for ten allowances.”
Which allowances and provisions are affected?
The following are now available to Service Personnel in an LTR(E):
- Disturbance Expense (DE)
- Duty Travel
- Get You Home (Travel)
- Home to Duty Travel
- HM Forces Railcards
- Longer Separation Allowance (LSA)
- MOD Passport provisions
- Movement and Storage of Personal Effects (MSPE)
- Subsistence
HM Forces Railcards and MOD-provided UK passports for service travel can also be extended to your partner, where eligibility criteria are met.
Are there still some allowances not covered?
May 6, 2026
Carers UK – Looking After Someone 26/27 England Guide
The 26/27 edition of the Carers UK Looking after someone Guide is now available.
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Grantham: Carers First Lincolnshire - Events & Discounts for Carers
And you may be surprised how many discounts you are eligible for as a carer. Some organisations want to make sure that you aren’t penalised for looking after someone so provide free entry to attractions when you take the person you care for out and about. Others are keen to recognise the amazing sacrifices you are making, and the financial impact this can sometimes have, by providing you with discounted products, services or fees.
Llantwit Major: Beyond Book Club for Young People Age 12+ at Llantwit Major Library
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Northern Ireland - Health and Social Care NI - Phone First Before Going to Accident & Emergency - Antrim or Causeway Hospital
Phone First is for patients (including children):
- who are unwell and considering travelling to Antrim Area or Causeway Hospital emergency departments or the Mid Ulster Hospital minor injuries unit
- with an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment but is not immediately life threatening.
- with an injury or illness which requires urgent treatment but is not immediately life threatening.
Information provided by HIVE NI
May 5, 2026
St Andrews: What's Happening in May with West Sands Ranger Service
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