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June 1, 2026
St Andrews: Connect & Grow a new Community Wellbeing Group, Tuesdays 1.30-3pm
DIO Families First Newsletter, published 29 May
The latest issue of the Families First newsletter, featuring the latest Defence housing news and updates, is now available on the Defence Homes website.
DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 29 May 2026
Following the recent downtime, there has been some updates on how you access HomeHub and an extra security step has been added. This means you may be asked by GOV.UK One Login to prove your identity when you log in. You may have already done this when using other government services, such as:
• Renewing a passport
• Updating a driving licence
• Using some HMRC services
What this means for you
• If you’ve already proved your identity, you don’t need to do anything. Your details are saved by GOV.UK One Login and will be recognised when you log in to HomeHub.
• If you haven’t proved your identity to GOV.UK One Login yet, you’ll be asked to do this the next time you log in.
How to prove your identity
You only need to do this once and can do so in one of three ways:
• Using the GOV.UK One Login app
• Answering security questions online
• Going to a Post Office
What you can use will depend on your device and the ID you have. For step-by-step help, click here.
Please note, Pinnacle does not verify your identity and does not receive or store any of your information. Your identity is checked by GOV.UK OneLogin, which securely validates and stores your details.
Scotland: MyGov Scot Best Start Grant and Best Start Foods
About Best Start Grant
The 3 Best Start Grant payments are:
Pregnancy and Baby Payment
Pregnancy and Baby Payment helps with the costs of having a baby. You can apply for this payment during pregnancy to help prepare for your baby's arrival, or after your baby is born.
Early Learning Payment
Early Learning Payment
If your application is successful you'll get £319.80 to help with the costs of early learning. You can get the payment when your child is aged between 2 years old and 3 years and 6 months old. To get this payment your child does not need to go to nursery.
School Age Payment
School Age Payment is a payment of £319.80 per child. It helps with the costs of preparing for school when your child is first old enough to start primary school.
School Age Payment is a payment of £319.80 per child. It helps with the costs of preparing for school when your child is first old enough to start primary school.
Kinloss: RAFA Kidz vacancies full time and holiday club
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
May 29, 2026
South Cerney: Updated AWS youth provision on Wednesday evenings
For further information please contact amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Lyneham: Updated AWS youth provision on Tuesday evenings
For further information please contact amy.dallimore101@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
Scotland: Scottish Veterans Residence (SVR), Dundee, Edinburgh and Glasgow
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Due to a few of our residents successfully moving on to independent living, we currently have a few spaces available, including at our Dundee residence Rosendael. If you wish to make an accommodation enquiry, please visit our website and fill out the simple online form on the homepage: https://www.svronline.org/
Or you can call us 24/7 on 0300 131 6755
We support ex-Service men and women of all ages, and also those who have served in the Merchant Navy. Our residences are in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dundee, but we help Veterans from across the UK and occasionally beyond.
SVR's Annual Report will be published next month, giving us a chance to share our impact and data. The image above is a snapshot of the age and service of Veterans we supported in 2025.
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
North Wiltshire & Gloucestershire: AWS Summer programme 2026 - booking now open!
AWS North Wilts & Gloucestershire - Summer 2026 bookings
We are going to be in four locations this year, offering a range of activities from; sports, art, science, family day trips and a residential! And now open for even longer with our option for extended hours in some locations.
As a reminder these activities are open to children aged 6-16 (unless otherwise stated), who have a parent either Serving, Reservist, Veteran, working as a Civil Servant or contractor working or linked with any MOD unit across North Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.
Also check out our family trips which are being advertised at https://armyhiveinfo.blogspot.com/2026/06/north-wiltshire-gloucestershire-aws.html
For more details please email RC-AWS-SW-Corsham-CSMailbox@mod.gov.uk
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVEs
Northern Ireland: Northern Irish Veterans Awards Nominations are now Open
The 2026 Northern Ireland Veterans Awards are officially OPEN.
Crowne Plaza Belfast
22nd October 2026
Join us as we celebrate the incredible veterans, organisations, businesses, and community champions making a real difference across Northern Ireland.
EVERY shortlisted finalist receives a FREE complimentary ticket to attend the awards ceremony.
This is your opportunity to recognise those who continue to serve their communities long after military service.
Award categories include:
Veteran of the Year
Community Group of the Year
Health & Wellbeing Award
Employer of the Year
Cadet Force Adult Volunteer of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Channing Day Inspiration of the Year Award
Lifetime Achievement Award
Charity Partner Award
…and many more.
Whether you are nominating yourself, a colleague, a business, or an organisation — now is the time to shine a spotlight on the people making a real impact.
Submit your nominations today and be part of our biggest awards yet as we celebrate the 5th Northern Ireland Veterans Awards.
Book / Nominate here:
https://theveteransawards.com/region/northern-ireland-2026/
#NIVeteransAwards #Veterans #NorthernIreland #Community #ArmedForces #VeteranSupport #Leadership #Awards #HealthAndWellbeing #Volunteer #Business #Inspiration #ChanningDay
Information provided by HIVE NI
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