Dual Accommodation Waiver – Information update on changes effective from 1 Apr 26

The Defence Accommodation Policy team have provided updated information on the Dual Accommodation Waiver (DAW) in line with changes that took effect from 1 Apr 2026.

Dual Accommodation Waiver applies to Service Personnel who live in SLA during the week as their Residence at Work Address and can also evidence a Privately Maintained Property, family home or formally retained Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in the UK.

The policy changes relate to timelines for claims, including backdating. This new information is available within the following Sway: Dual Accommodation Waiver Explained (Previously Extended SLA Waiver)

JSP references and key points of contact are included in the Sway for further enquiries, and HIVE can also be contacted for further information.

Catterick: North HIVE Hub Easter Closure

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

 

Northern Ireland: Veteran Services Northern Ireland Update

 

Important Update from Veterans Services Northern Ireland

We want to let you know about some recent changes to how you can contact Veterans Services Northern Ireland (formerly known as the Veterans Welfare Service Northern Ireland).

New Contact Number:
Due to comms restructuring, landline numbers are no longer in use. You can now reach the team on their new mobile number:
07387 05 05 64

Email Address (unchanged): dbsafvs-vws-ni@mod.gov.uk

Please note, while the name and phone contact have changed, the services and support available remain exactly the same. Veterans across Northern Ireland can continue to access the same trusted welfare services, advice, and information.

If you or someone you know needs support, don’t hesitate to get in touch using the details above.

Veteran’s Services Northern Ireland are here to help, please feel free to share to help spread the word.

Information provided by HIVE NI

Bovington: HIVE Bovington & Blandford - Easter closure notice

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

Bovington: Garrison party in the park event - Sat 13th June

Click on poster above to enlarge.

Information provided by Bovington HIVE
 

Dorset: Pilates classes (Bere Regis primary school) Tues evenings

 

Information provided by Bovington HIVE

St Andrews: Easter Trail at the R&A World Golf Museum

Kick off the Easter holidays with fun for all ages at the Museum. Explore hands-on activities in our Learning Room and discover fascinating exhibits in the galleries, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

Scotland: The latest Newsletter and vacancies from the NHS Scotland AFTP Team as of 1st April 2026

The Armed Forces Talent Programme is an NHSScotland-wide recruitment initiative for the armed forces community. 

It supports service leavers, veterans, spouses, partners, dependants, reservists, cadets, and cadet forces adult volunteers to enter our workforce.

Vacancies

See the AFTP newsletter here

For more information about the AFT programme - webpage

Scotland: Historic Environment Scotland - Lambs on the Loose! Easter Trail Fri 3rd to Mon 6th April

🐣This Easter join Historic Environments Scotland at sites across the country for some baa-rilliant family friendly fun on  self-guided Easter Trails. 

The lambs are loose across the hoose and we need your help to find them! 

Search through our sites to uncover the clues for a wooly good day out! Ewe might even get a chocolatey reward!

Go to  Lambs on the Loose! The Easter Trail | Historic Environment Scotland for dates and locations.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Highlands: Month of the Military Child Design a Logo

Armed forces families in Highland will be recognised, and celebrated, throughout April during the Month of the Military Child.

This year Highland Council’s Military Liaison Group (education) ran a ‘Design a Logo’ competition, asking children and young people to help create a visual reminder of the military children being supported.

This logo will now be used every April, in the Month of the Military Child which celebrates those children and young people from Armed Forces Families who are learning new ways, settling into new places and doing their best while their families serve, or when they did serve.

The competition attracted entries from across Highland, and judges were amazed by the creativity and artwork of all entries.

There were category winners for school stages, but the overall winner came from an upper primary pupil from Drakies Primary School, Inverness.

To read more 👉 Highland marks Month of the Military Child - Highland Council

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE