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August 7, 2020

NHS Better Health - Let's Do This

Your health matters. There has never been a better time to kickstart your health. Better Health has a range of tools and support to help - find what works for you. Let's do this!

July 28, 2020

Start The NHS Weight Loss Plan


Download the NHS weight loss guide –  free 12-week diet and exercise plan by clicking HERE

July 1, 2020

Armed Forces Domestic Abuse Support and Guidance

This website provides information and support on Domestic Abuse to the Armed Forces Community including serving personnel, their friends and family, veterans, the Chain of Command and civilian and military support providers.

CLICK HERE to view more

Living in our shoes: understanding the needs of UK Armed Forces families

A review commissioned by the Ministry of Defence into the concerns raised​ by armed forces families and recommendations for change. 

 To view the full report please click HERE

May 20, 2020

How to Talk to your Child about Emotions

Children’s social and emotional skills begin to develop from a very young age. Building a good understanding of emotions when you’re young helps you relate to others and manage your own mental health later on. Talking openly with children about how they feel and why, enables them to start recognising and understanding different emotions. Follow these simple steps from our friends at Feeling Better to start a conversation.

If you have young children that are suffering and are a bit down due to the lockdown and are finding it hard to express their emotions. 

For further Information please www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies 

May 15, 2020

NHS Mental Wellbeing Audio Guides


You can listen to a series of mental wellbeing audio guides to help you boost your mood.

You can listen to them privately, in your own time, to help you through feelings such as anxiety or a low mood and overcoming sleep problems.

Click here for the audio guides.

May 11, 2020

Overseas Nursery Authority - rename from Overseas Nursery Allowance

Overseas Nursery Allowance renamed to Overseas Nursery Authority

Parents of 3- and 4-year olds in overseas locations where MOD schools and settings are not available can apply for reimbursement of nursery fees by means of Overseas Nursery Allowance (ONA)

Formerly referred to as ISODET Nursery Allowance, Overseas Nursery Allowance has been mislabelled. It has never been an allowance, but rather a reimbursement of fees paid.

Following consultation with stakeholders across all three Services and Families Federations it was decided that Overseas Nursery Allowance, moving forward, will be known as Overseas Nursery Authority to avoid confusion.

The application process will not change. Parents will continue to apply via Army Res and if approved, are issued with an Authority to claim.

Overseas Nursery Authority DIN (2020DIN01-046) refers and information can also be found at DCYP GOV.UK page: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/childcare-for-service-children

May 6, 2020

MOD Healthy Living Guide


To view the full booklet, 
please click HERE

HM GOVERNMENT - The Skills ToolKit FREE Courses



The Skills Toolkit

Free digital and numeracy courses to build your skills.


The Skills Toolkit offers a selection of free, high quality digital and numeracy courses at all levels, to help you build up your skills and get ahead at work. From online safety to coding, there's something for everyone.
Get started now ➡️ gov.uk/theskillstoolkit