February 11, 2022

Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Council

We can pick up your bulky waste for £5 per item.

Please don't leave unwanted furniture or other waste beside bins. Use our uplift service, take it to a recycling centre, or donate.

Book your uplift here: https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/bulkywaste



Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Restructure of Defence Children Services (DCS)


Generals, Sirs, Ladies and Gentlemen 

Restructure of Defence Children Services 

Following the separation of the policy and delivery elements of the Directorate of Children and Young People, I am to be able to share details of Defence Children Services (DCS). 

Please click here to read more information

February 10, 2022

Armed Forces Families Strategy - Support for Military Families

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The Families Strategy, a new 10-year plan recognising the unique nature of military life and setting out bespoke support for service families, has been published 19th January.

The strategy will deliver lasting, cultural change over the next decade as it brings together innovative policies on health and wellbeing, education and career support.

Improving access to childcare is one of the main workstreams within the Families Strategy, with Wraparound Childcare pilot sites expanding to include Woolwich and Lincolnshire. 
This means an additional 500 children are now benefitting from the scheme, bringing the total number of children with access to childcare before and after school to 1,500.

To read more go to

February 9, 2022

RBL Employment Advice and Job Support

 


Staffordshire: IT and Digital Courses - Community Learning Service


Whether you’re an absolute beginner or have some existing digital skills, we have a range of courses to suit.

Learn new skills from the comfort of your own home with support from Staffordshire Community Learning Service. We will support you to feel more connected, gain confidence online, acquire new skills, improve your wellbeing and make new friends.

Our accessible and free IT and digital courses are for adults 19+ living in Staffordshire. Most of them are fully funded by Staffordshire County Council, and so are free to you. A selection of the kinds of courses available are listed below. Or you can also search all current courses running and enroling now here.

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Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE

 

February 8, 2022

Calling Service Personnel who joined the Army from Non-UK countries


Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Veterans and Families' Institute is doing research into your experience of life in the UK, the UK immigration system and life in the military. Please see the links below and get in touch if you would like to take part.

Non UK Personnel Invitations

NCOS – OFFICERS FOCUS GROUP DATES

PRIVATE TO CORPORAL FOCUS GROUP DATES


 

Togetherall: SAD - feeling low?


It can be common to feel down and demotivated at this time of year. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can affect anyone but there is help available.

​@togetherall has a course on managing low mood and articles on seasonal depression that could help. Join today at togetherall.com armed forces

February 7, 2022

Little Troopers launches free affirmation cards for military children

 




To find out more click Here

Nominate now for Inspirational Woman In Defence award 2022

 


Our Inspirational Woman In Defence award is back for 2022!

We want you to nominate a servicewoman who has truly gone above and beyond this year. If your nominee is crowned the winner, they'll win a £500 Virgin Experience Days voucher.

​Nominate now - Here

Scotland: Enquire, Scottish advice service for additional support learning

 

If your child has Additional Support Needs and is starting school, or you’ve only recently found out they need extra help with their learning, you might be confused about what this means and how to get the right support in place.

Enquire can help with lots of advice and info including our Additional support for learning: Key facts factsheet.

Download our factsheet here: 👉 https://enquire.org.uk/publications/asl-key-facts/

Get in touch with our helpline: www.enquire.org.uk/contact