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Friday 21 August 2020

JSHAO virtual housing briefs

 

UK: Tax Free Childcare

 

Back in April 2017, HM Government started rollout of Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) across the UK; the scheme was fully rolled out by the end of 2017.

Wednesday 19 August 2020

ING - Latest information regarding Fraud

 Please click here for more information. 

Tuesday 18 August 2020

Recruit For Spouses

 


To read online please click here.

Supporting Male Victims of Partner Abuse in the Armed Forces

 


To read online please click here

Friday 14 August 2020

Transition Life Skills Info Sheet no.16 - Preventative welfare guidance

 


To access the 'Preventative Welfare Guidance Info Sheet' please click HERE

SSAFA, the Armed Forces August Newsletter

 


Welcome to this month's edition of the SSAFA e-newsletter!

To read your August newsletter please click HERE

Improving access to social housing for members of the Armed Forces

 


New measures to ensure access to social housing is improved for members of the Armed Forces, veterans and their families was announced on Armed Forces Day (27th June 2020) by Housing Minister Christopher Pincher.

Thursday 13 August 2020

Pocket-wifi - Prepaid Card

See below the only option is to buy a prepaid card from Orange or Proximus https://www.proximus.be/en/id_cr_prepaid_cards/personal/mobile/prepaid-cards.html

Wednesday 12 August 2020

Career Transition Partnership - Virtual Employment Event - 13th August 11am-1pm - Online

 

Want to speak with employers who are recruiting over the next 6- 12 months?

GOV.UK - Operation Nightingale

 


An initiative to assist the recovery of wounded, injured and sick military personnel and veterans by getting them involved in archaeological investigations.

For more information click HERE


The Locker Podcast

 




Introducing The Locker Podcast, a new series brought to you by the British Army and Locker magazine that explores what it means to have lifelong confidence in today’s world.

Service Families Hot Topics – Parental Support

 

Supporting your child at home webinars 13th & 26th August

 


Poster provided by SHAPE UWO

Monday 10 August 2020

PHE - Enjoy The Outdoors But 'Be Tick Aware'

 


Click here for more information. 

Water Safety



Sun Safety

 


Provided by the UK Medical Centre 

VACANCY: HIVE INFORMATION SUPPORT OFFICER

The position of HIVE Information Support Officer (HISO) will become vacant very soon. It is a part-time non-industrial position category 3B of 25 hours per week and the starting rate of pay is € 1144.34 per month, going up to € 1537.76 in 14 annual increments. Employment in this position requires a BPSS security check as well as a DBS Enhanced check.

Friday 7 August 2020

EHIC entitlement and use for MoD Staff in Europe - Aug 20

The European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) team have confirmed that all Armed Forces personnel, MOD civilians, MOD contractors and their families are entitled to use a UK issued EHIC and the services it provides during travel within Europe.

For more information please see:

https://nhsbsa-live.powerappsportals.com/knowledgebase/article/KA-02996/en-us

Thursday 6 August 2020

Boarding School Finder

DCYP have released the new boarding school finder website which provides information about schools on the accredited schools database.

Big White Wall renames itself to Togetherall


Wednesday 5 August 2020

VJ Day

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The 75th anniversary of VJ Day (Victory over Japan) will be recognised on 15 August 2020 commemorating the end of the Second World War.

Service Family Hot Topics Parental Support and link to Service Family Hot Topics

Tuesday 4 August 2020

UK: The Warrior Programme




For more information please email: info@warriorprogramme.org.uk

Teen Respect


Monday 3 August 2020

Veterans UK - Veterans Welfare Service


To access the 'Veterans Welfare Service' guide click HERE

Dealing With Suspicious Emails, Phone Calls And Text Messages



Be vigilant! Scammers will try to get people to hand over their financial details by sending emails pretending to be from the Government.