Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - funding to support Military spouses and partners.

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce that they have awarded over £790,000 under the Supporting Partners programme, to improve support for Service partners and spouses and celebrate the skills and experiences they bring to the workplace.

In the latest round of grants, 13 projects have received funding across the UK and overseas. The projects aim to improve understanding of Service partners and spouses; addressing their needs and the challenges they encounter as their family transitions to civilian life.

New collaboration between Service Police and Crimestoppers.

Service Police and the independent charity Crimestoppers have teamed up to help further protect Defence people and assets.

Joining all UK police forces and law enforcement agencies, Service Police will now also benefit from access to information reported 100% anonymously to Crimestoppers.

The new partnership provides:
A data sharing agreement – which means that any information reported to Crimestoppers on crime committed by a person or persons subject to Service law, is shared directly with the Defence Force Intelligence Bureau for allocation to the appropriate Service Police department.​A Service Police Integrity Phone Line – for Service Police to report concerns about a colleague's behaviour. This reflects the bespoke Crimestoppers Police Integrity Phone Lines introduced for other UK police forces in recent years – including the Ministry of Defence Police.​

Please click here to read more about this announcement

Guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.

Three guides have been written by the bereaved for the bereaved:

At Your Side guide for Veterans
At Your Side guide for families
At Your Side guide for Serving Personnel
Both the Veteran and family guide were launched on the 17th April 2024. The Serving Personnel guide will be launched shortly.

To view or download the guides, please visit: https://suicidebereavementuk.com/armedforces/​​

Army Carers – supporting Serving Personnel with caring responsibilities.

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You can also visit the websites via the following links:

Facebook - Army Carers

Twitter - search @armycarersnet

SSAFA Forces Additional Needs and Disability Forum

Dragon Boat Race charity fundraiser for The Felix Fund - Sat 06 Jul.

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Taking place on 6 July 2024 on the River Avon in Monkton Park, Chippenham, this event promises a fun-filled day with your colleagues or friends whilst making a meaningful impact on the lives of those who have risked everything to keep us safe.

Interested in taking part, or just fancy spectating on the day?

Read more about how it works or click here to visit the website!

Last chance to take the Families Continuous Attitud.e Survey (FamCAS).

You have one week to complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey - don’t miss out!

This year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – which is open for a sample of civil partners/spouses of regular serving personnel – closes on Monday 22 April 2024.

With the deadline fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to check the online eligibility tool to see if you can take part, and then go on to complete the survey. These work best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.

Where the survey and eligibility tool ask for a token/access code, please enter your partner’s Service number. This is for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous.

BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities - Thu 25 Apr.

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Hosted by VINCI at the London Stadium and attended by 40 of our key industry employers, this is an excellent platform to explore the sector further, discuss transferable skills and UK-wide opportunities. Please note this is not limited to London as all employers have a national presence and as such are recruiting for all skillsets nationally.


Please note that all in the military community are welcome to attend, including Veterans, Reservists, Service Leavers and spouses.

Reserve your spot at BuildForce Armed Forces Insight Day hosted by VINCI Facilities Tickets, Thu 25 Apr 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Family Action - FamilyLine jobs that may suit someone in the military community.

3 new job opportunities which would be ideal for someone in the military community:

Helpline Coordinator, FamilyLine - Full Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk) 

Full Time (37 hours) – Perm – UK Home-based

Helpline Operator, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk) Part Time (30 hours) – Perm – UK Home-based​

Data Analyst, FamilyLine - Part Time & Homebased - Family Action (family-action.org.uk) 

Part Time (18.5 hours) – Perm – UK Home-based

Award in Support Work in Schools and Colleges.

HIVE 40th Anniversary

HIVE is 40


HIVE is collating anecdotes and memories to showcase its 40th Birthday this year; could you add your comments and contribute to our gallery?
We would like to hear from our past and present customers, service users and professional contacts, and also current and former staff members.


Please click on this MS Forms to add your input

https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...

thank you!

#armyhiveinfo #britisharmy #ArmedForces #militaryfamilies #armedforcesfamilies #armyfamily

Talent In The Ranks - Artist Development Programme for the Armed Forces community.

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Alternatively to view this document online, please click here

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - almost £3M to support systemic change in Armed Forces communities.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) has awarded almost £3 million to nine transformative projects in this year’s round of the Covenant Fund Transformational Grants programme.

Continuing the trend from last year’s awards, the Trust has selected projects which aim to deliver systemic change within the Armed Forces community in a variety of different ways.

Housing webinars for Service Personnel and their families - 21st April to 30th June every Sunday evening 1900hrs.

To book your place use the QR code above or visit

www.militarymortgageadvice.co.uk/webinars

Young Minds: Support for Parents

We know parenting isn’t always easy. Although it’s often amazing and rewarding to watch your children grow up, and to help them learn to be independent, it can also be really hard work. It can feel especially hard if your child's mood and behaviour seem different and you're not sure why, or what you can do to help.
​We have lots of practical advice and tips on supporting your child​.

Click HERE​ for further information

Survivors of Bereavement by Suicide

www.uksobs.org/​

Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS)

Separation and divorce guide for military personnel spouses and partners

To view the guide, please visit: 

www.gov.uk/government/publications/separation-and-divorce-guide-for-military-personnel-spouses-and-partners​

Huggable Heroes

Huggable Heroes UK

Office For Veterans' Affairs - Op FORTITUDE (Homeless Veterans')

Vulnerable veterans across the country have access to Op FORTITUDE, a new dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, including those sleeping on the streets.​

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and the organisations working with them are encouraged to contact the Op FORTITUDE hotline on 0800 952 0774 or through a secure web portal at riv.org.uk/opfortitude.​

Find out more HERE

National Cyber Security Centre - Phishing: Spot and Report Scam Emails,, Texts, Websites and Calls

'Phishing' is when criminals use scam emails, text messages or phone calls to trick their victims. The aim is often to make you visit a website, which may download a virus onto your computer, or steal bank details or other personal information.
This link explains how to report phishing attempts, and protect yourself from scammers - CLICK HERE​

Regional Command (HIVE & Family Support) Non-UK National Support

 

Service Leavers' Guide - July 2023 Edition

T​he updated version of the Service Leavers' Guide has now been published on gov.uk. Please see link: ​Service leavers' guide - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Tom Harrison House Liverpool - Female Veterans Project

 

Make yourself heard - 999 calls in the UK when you can't speak

If you’re in an emergency situation and need police help, but can’t speak, 

Make Yourself Heard and let the 999 operator know your call is genuine.​

Charlie Charlie One - for Service Personnel and Veterans battling Cancer

Cancer is indiscriminate and does not differentiate; age, gender, ethnicity, background, and status are irrelevant. But those seeking our support, regardless of their rank, are united by military service, common values, and, of course, their cancer diagnosis. While established as a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) in August 2021, we seek to support individuals throughout the United Kingdom.

Visit the website at Charlie Charlie One - Cancer Support

DWP Conversational Platform

Conversational Platform is a new technology being introduced onto the Universal Credit telephony channel. From early December 2023 when customers call Universal Credit, their call may be routed through the new technology, whereby the DWP Virtual Agent will ask the customer why they are calling and will then tailor the response based on what the customer says.
Please click the image above for further details.

ManKind Initiative ACORN Recovery Programme for male survivors of domestic abuse.

ManKind are now accepting referrals for their next Armed Forces ACORN Recovery Programme course due to start early 2024.

ACORN is a 9 week online course that is delivered via Zoom for 90 minutes each week for male survivors of domestic abuse. The course is designed to help men recover from their experiences, understand the impact upon their children and work towards healthy and respectful relationships in the future.

Each course can take ten men and is free for them to attend because it is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for men who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces or veterans.

If you think you might benefit from this course please self-refer using the forms below or contact ManKind for more information - click here to visit their website


ACORN Armed Forces referral pathway
Acorn referral form
DASH & SOAG template - MKI version
ManKind Armed Forces leaflet

SSAFA Community Health Website.

 

Defence People Communications - get financial help if you have children with child benefit.

Did you know that parents can claim child benefit to help with the cost of raising children? Find out if you’re eligible and how to make a claim.

With the rising cost of living, the Government are offering parents and carers up to £1,248 a year to help with the cost of raising their first child – and up to £826.80 for any other children. This means that by the time a child is 16 years old, their child benefit claim could be worth almost £20,000.

NHS England: Benefits of the NHS App

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

If you are over the age of 16 the NHS App enables you to view your GP health record to help you better understand and manage your condition, without having to phone your GP surgery. With the App you can access your consultation notes, letters and test results.

The NHS App also enables you to manage repeat prescriptions and easily change your nominated pharmacy, so you can send orders when it’s convenient for you. Each prescription ordered electronically saves GP practices three minutes of time and a patient 18 minutes, making it more convenient for people and freeing up frontline staff to do other important duties.

The App makes it easy to access your appointment information and manage your hospital appointments. You can also find out your NHS number and access NHS 111 online to get instant advice or medical help near you.

New and innovative features will continue to be developed for the NHS App to help patients access convenient and high-quality care when and where they need it.

Start using the App today. For more information, including how to download the NHS App, please visit https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/.