Please see below for the following:
- A message from DIO Chief Executive Mike Green
- IDEAL Customer Service notice
- Modernised Accommodation Offer update
March 1, 2024
Defence Infrastructure Organisation - Service Family Accommodation communications update
Please see below for the following:
Defence Children Services, Education Advisory Team (UK) - School place offers & appeal advice
There are some key dates coming up for families who have children due to start primary or secondary school in September 2024.
Defence Children Services Education Advisory Team (UK) have prepared an information sheet, which offers advice to families about responding to the school places they have been offered for their children should it be needed. This guidance is relevant UK-wide.
For further information please go to: https://www.gov.uk/government/groups/defence-children-services-dcsRipon: Need help with Technology, make an appointment with our IT buddy at Ripon Library
Need help with technology, forms, or to do something online? Make an appointment with our IT buddy!
Get in touch or ask at the library for more info. Appointments are #free!
Ripon Library 01609 536623 ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
Ripon: Storytimes for under 5's at Ripon Library
Did you know we have #Storytimes for under 5's at Ripon Library on Wednesdays 10.30am & Fridays 10.30am.
#Free no need to book. For more information contact Ripon Library tel: 01609 53 66 23
email: ripon.library@northyorks.gov.uk
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Kent: Best Start for Life Strategies, Public Consultation and Online Information Session on Thursday 7th March at 8pm
Please join the Online Information Session at 8pm on Thursday 7th March 2024, to find out more about KCC's strategies and let the panel know what you think.
The authors will be talking through the key points and there will be a chance to ask questions.
For those who can’t make it, a recording of the presentations will be shared afterwards.
If you have any special requirements to help you participate, please email KCC at startforlife@kent.gov.uk
Agenda:
8pm Introduction – KCC’s Start for Life Team
8:05 Nurturing Little Hearts and Minds – Barnardo’s
8:20 Q&A and feedback
8:30 Nourishing Our Next Generation - Better Breastfeeding
8:45 Q&A and feedback
8:55 Next steps – KCC’s Start for Life Team
9:00 Close
The session will be held using Zoom and the link can be found here: https://loom.ly/c17tubk
To find out more about the consultation and to take part, please visit
letstalk.kent.gov.uk/start-for-life-strategies
Northern Ireland: Parentline NI
Call 0808 8020 400 to talk with one of the experienced team members about any parenting/caring issue you are facing.
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm
Fri 9am-5pm
Sat 9am-1pm
Why not try the webchat available within same opening hours and through to the same experienced Parentline team.
Accessible at www.ci-ni.org.uk/parentline Or email parentline@ci-ni.org.uk
Information provided by HIVE NI
Medway: Expect Delays on the Strood Side of the Medway Tunnel from 11th March till 21st June
Find out more about the works including details of bus diversions HERE
February 29, 2024
Defence Discount Service - Veterans research
New study reveals that nearly four in five veterans feel lack of recognition despite sacrificing key life events
New research conducted by Defence Discount Service has revealed that nearly four in five (75%) veterans feel they are not sufficiently recognised or rewarded by society for their service, despite many sacrificing key family events.
The study, which surveyed 11,500 veterans in the UK, found that while in service, 40% had missed key life events such as Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and even the birth of their own children.
Over a third (37%) of veterans agreed that now they have left the military, spending time with family is helping to make up for lost time. Half said that they are closer to their grandchildren as they are able to spend more time with them.
Joining the military is a life-defining decision and one not to be made lightly, with those choosing the career often having to accept that it will have an impact on them and their families. Despite missing key life events, 34% of respondents still stated that although they found it difficult, they were proud to serve their country.
Since leaving the service, veterans expressed how they have made up for lost time and what they now enjoy doing with their free time such as going on holiday (74%), gardening (43%) and spending quality time with their pet (28%).
The study, which surveyed 11,500 veterans in the UK, found that while in service, 40% had missed key life events such as Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and even the birth of their own children.
Over a third (37%) of veterans agreed that now they have left the military, spending time with family is helping to make up for lost time. Half said that they are closer to their grandchildren as they are able to spend more time with them.
Joining the military is a life-defining decision and one not to be made lightly, with those choosing the career often having to accept that it will have an impact on them and their families. Despite missing key life events, 34% of respondents still stated that although they found it difficult, they were proud to serve their country.
Since leaving the service, veterans expressed how they have made up for lost time and what they now enjoy doing with their free time such as going on holiday (74%), gardening (43%) and spending quality time with their pet (28%).
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