February 28, 2022

NHS Food Scanner App


Scan, swipe, swap!

Just scan the barcodes of your family's favourite foods, swipe to see the healthier options available, and make a swap next time you shop!

Get the NHS Food Scanner app

Download the free app and start finding healthier swaps today.

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP): List of Temporary Job Centres continues to grow


The DWP continues to set up temporary jobcentres to deal with increased demand.

The new jobcentres will provide services across the country where they are needed. 

They will increase capacity to provide tailored face-to-face support and help support more people back into work and progress into new roles.​

UK Government, Visa fees scrapped for Non-UK Service Personnel


In recognition of the immensely valuable contribution that thousands of overseas personnel make to the UK while serving, the Government has announced that visa fees will be waived for those who have served in the UK Armed Forces for a minimum period of six years or been discharged due to an illness or injury attributable to their service.

NHS Cervical Screening Campaign

February 24, 2022

The Little Troopers: Free Affirmation Cards for military children

The Little Troopers Affirmation Cards are free to download from our website and feature 35 bright and colourful positive affirmations.

Click HERE​ for more information

February 22, 2022

Catterick: Minibus Hire Available




Information provided by Catterick HIVE

 

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Service Families Accommodation - Utility Bills


SFA Utility Bills

As more small energy suppliers enter administration, it can sometimes be challenging for DIO to engage with the replacement supplier, appointed by Ofgem, when a family moves out of their SFA.

To avoid DIO incurring unnecessary costs, families must ensure they take a meter reading at the Move-In appointment and at the Move-Out appointment. Families must also inform their energy supplier of their final meter reading at Move-Out and supply a forwarding address.

Families are responsible for utility bills from the date of Move In until the date of Move Out, unless the home falls under an MOD fuel supply arrangement. Families can choose to remain with the existing suppliers to their SFA or negotiate their own utility provider for gas and electricity.

February 18, 2022

Update on Veterans ID Card scheme


Update on Veterans' ID Card Scheme
The Veterans’ Recognition Scheme has a two-phase rollout. Phase 1 is complete; with Service leavers receiving a recognition card as part of the discharge process.

Phase 2 is to extend the scheme to existing veterans so that they can more quickly, easily and securely prove they served in the UK Armed Forces so they can access the services they need.
There is a need to future-proof the roll-out and ensure that we are giving ID cards only to those with verified service to guard against fraudulent use as veterans become able to access a wider range of benefits.

The government is still committed to delivering ID cards but cannot give a timescale for final delivery as this work is in progress.

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