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.

Certes IT Services - Support to Former Forces

Certes IT Services Solutions - Support to Armed Forces

Certes IT Services Solutions offer a free service seeking to create a community with knowledge and understanding that supports each other and champions ex-military personnel.

For more details on the offer to former​-forces please see the website below:

Link to website: https://info.certes.co.uk/former-forces

The Ripple Pond - February Newsletter

 

The Ripple Pond Newsletter (ourmailserver7.com)

What's on at Helm Point Community centre, Four Corners-Gibraltar.

 

Kooth-Your Voice Matters-Gibraltar

Youth Club Programme-Gibraltar.

 

Activities for under 5's-Gibraltar.

DWP Update: Marriage Allowance – couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill

Some couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill by claiming Marriage Allowance.

To benefit from Marriage Allowance, the following circumstances must apply:
the couple are married or in a civil partnership

one person does not pay Income Tax because any income they have is below their tax-free Personal Allowance (usually £12,570)
their partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate

Do you know someone who could be eligible?

​They can find out more and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK and use the free online calculator to find out how much tax they could save.

New Accommodation Offer Important Update: Extension of SLA Waiver

The New Accommodation Offer has been changed in respect of the Dual Accommodation Expense element of the Offer. The waiver of SLA charges relating to PStatCat and age are being retained for now and extended to other cohorts who maintain a main home away from their assigned location. Please see this SWAY for more information.

DWP: Child Maintenance Service reformed to crack down on parents who refuse to pay.

The government is reforming the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to crack down on parents who refuse to pay and ensure children get the support they deserve more quickly.

Link: Child Maintenance Service reformed to crack down on parents who refuse to pay - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

DWP: National Insurance - detailed information

Guidance for National Insurance. Including how to apply for a National Insurance number and check your record. As well as rates, paying, refunds, voluntary contributions, and pensions.

Link: National Insurance: detailed information - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Headspace Support your loved ones

Launch of new easier Wraparound Childcare registration and claims process.

Launch of new easier Wraparound Childcare registration and claims process

It's now even easier for Service families to register and claim for Wraparound Childcare (WAC). Following your feedback, we have simplified the process to make it easier for you and your family.
WAC is now fully integrated in JPA and brings registration, claims calculations, and claims all together in one place – in the 'My child allowances: WAC' section.
Could your family save £3,400 a year, per child?

Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) 2024 – now open!

Have your say in this year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – open until Monday 22 April. Don’t miss out – check if you’ve been invited to take part.
FamCAS is an annual, tri-Service survey, which invites a sample of Service spouses and civil partners to share what they like and dislike about Service family life.

DIO Families First newsletter - issue 13

 

www.gov.uk/guidance/defence-infrastructure-organisation-service-family-accommodation​  

New Accommodation Offer Booklet - Version 2

Please click here to read a PDF of this booklet online 

DWP: National Insurance - detailed information

Guidance for National Insurance. Including how to apply for a National Insurance number and check your record. As well as rates, paying, refunds, voluntary contributions, and pensions.