Financial recognition and other restorative measures for LGBT veterans

 

For further information, please see the following links:

• LGBT veterans: Support and next steps – This GOV.UK page has centralised information and signposting for pre-2000 LGBT veterans and pre-1967 LGBT veterans. It also contains support services for veterans and families.
• Financial Recognition Scheme: GOV.UK page with information on how to apply, eligibility, scheme rules and FAQs.
• New GOV.UK page about the Qualification of Administration Discharge and Rank Restoration, including FAQs, guidance about eligibility and applications, and public policy.
• ​Pre-1967 veterans: GOV.UK page about restorative measures and FAQs.

Gloucestershire: Fix My Street

 

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Dorset: Kingston Maurward - Latest Job vacancies, education courses & free animal park/gardens

Click HERE for details of all latest vacancies and to apply.

Kingston Maurward is more than just a college. It is a college, a country estate, a dairy farm, a wedding venue, a conference centre, an arable farm, a tourist destination, a residential provider, the birthplace of Thomas Hardy and, most crucially, the only provider of land-based studies for 60 miles in any direction.

FREE admission to the animal park and gardens. Click HERE for more information. 

To find out about short courses, further education courses, higher education courses and apprenticeships at the college click HERE

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Northern Ireland: New Veterans Commissioner Announced

 

Information provided by Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioners Office

Information provided by HIVE NI

Lyneham: Tea & Toast for 8TrgBn Serving Personnel - Tuesdays 1000-1045, re-starting Tue 7 Jan

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Leuchars: Reporting Police Matters For Non-Serving Personnel

NOTICE from Leuchars Station

If a civil matter arises that requires a Police presence, please contact Police Scotland (999 in an emergency/101 for other related incidents). The Royal Military Police (RMP) have no jurisdiction to deal with any matters that relate to non-service personnel and as of Mar 25, the RMP will have no footprint at Leuchars Station, calls currently made to the RMP at Leuchars Station are forwarded to their HQ in Catterick who will continue to provide advice and support reference any concerns/queries you have.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Money & Pensions Advice Service guidance - Making the most of your money

Taking the time to manage your money can make a real difference.

Whatever stage of life you’re at – whether you’re saving into a pension for the first time, buying or renting a home, starting a family or planning to retire – there are always ways of making your money go further.

Find out more on the Money and Pensions Advice Service's Money Helper website at: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en and you can download the leaflet HERE.

Also there is a library of advice booklets that are free to download.

DIO Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update - 17 Dec

Earlier today, a Written Ministerial Statement was published, announcing that the MOD has reached a formal agreement with Annington Property Ltd to repurchase more than 36,000 Service Family homes in England and Wales.  

This means that the homes that were previously privately owned will return to public ownership. This deal not only delivers long term value for money for the taxpayer but also means future improvements to the SFA estate will benefit Service families directly.

We hope this will be welcome news as DIO will now have the freedom to embark on a substantial programme of redevelopment and improvement of the estate.

While it is too early to discuss the specifics of future works, we will continue to update you through our Families First newsletter and our continuing series of SFA Roadshows in 2025.

​Full details of the announcement can be found here. We appreciate you may have questions and we will update you in due course with further information.

NHS Better Health: Make 2025 the year you quit smoking

• Make 2025 the year you quit smoking for good. There’s lots of free support available to help you.
• Join thousands of other people preparing to quit smoking this New Year.
• Quitting smoking is best thing you can do for your health. Get ready to quit for good this New Year.
• You’re far more likely to quit smoking successfully with the right support. Discover what’s available at NHS Better Health and prepare to quit for good this New Year.
• Getting support from your local stop smoking service gives you the best chance of quitting smoking successfully. Visit NHS Better Health to find your nearest service and get ready to quit for good in 2025.

Domestic Abuse - Help is at hand

 

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HIVE also has an information sheet on Domestic Abuse support, which can be downloaded from the Information Sheets section of the Army HIVE UK Blog.