Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE
May 2, 2023
Defence Connect (Defcon) – Defence Accommodation Policy
Our Defcon page will be external from 1 May 2023 giving access to family members and partners as well as Service personnel.
Over the course of the next year, we will update the page with the latest information and announcements on Defence Accommodation Policy.
Each member will receive a push notification email when announcements and changes are made to the page.
How to sign up:
* Click the link -
MS Form - Defence Accommodation Policy Defence Connect Page Application Form
Sway Link - Defence Accommodation Policy External Defence Connect Page (office.com)
* Complete the MS Form/ Sway Link
* Click the link on your confirmation email
Once members receive access to the Defcon page, they can opt to download the JIVE app to access defence connect.
Updated MOD Guide for Service Personnel 'Flexible Working and You'
April 28, 2023
Colchester: Mersea Island Museum
For more details visit www.merseamuseum.org.uk
Mersea Museum
12 High Street
Mersea Island
Colchester
CO5 8QD
Mersea Island
Colchester
CO5 8QD
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
Colchester: Saturday Household Drop Off Service
For more information visit www.colchester.gov.uk
Information provided by Colchester HIVE
Help for households and cost of living payments
QR codes should be scanned from a personal non-MOD device only
Please click the following link for further information: Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
April 27, 2023
Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan
The Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been published today, demonstrating Defence's commitment to reduce suicide in the Armed Forces and provide support to those affected by it.
The Strategy establishes eight focus areas: Understand high risk groups within the Armed Forces
Educate the Armed Forces about suicide and its prevention
Enable individual resilience and support personal needs
Enable safe military environments
Enhance organisational management of those at risk
Enable access to support for those at risk
Develop accessible postvention support
Improve organisational learning
To read the full Strategy and Action Plan, please click HERE
Scotland: Poppy Scotland Clyde Zip Slide Challenge is Back
Our Zip Slide challenge is back! 10th September 2022
A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising funds for Poppyscotland.
This is a 100ft high and 1000ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum - which has never been done before!
Experience the thrill of zipping down the Clyde
Just pay a registration fee of £35 and endeavour to fundraise a minimum of £200 to help us make a vital difference to our Armed Forces community.
For more information go to www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/runs-and-challenges/clyde-zip-slide
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Family Hub Consultation with Families, Children and Young People
Click the image to read more about the consultation and take the survey
Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE
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