British Army - Headspace

You now have access to Headspace, the most evidence-based meditation and mindfulness app in the world - at no cost to you.

To get started visit: 

https://work.headspace.com/britisharmy/member-enroll 

Remember use your mod.gov.uk, csmail.mod.uk or armymail.mod.uk

For more information click here

New Accommodation Offer: Updated Sway Now Available

Updated communications have now been released on the New Accommodation Offer. To view the new information please visit: SWAY​

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: Armed Forces Families Fund supports 13 projects in latest round of awards

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce new awards made under the Armed Forces Families Fund (AF3) across two grant programmes supporting Forces families across the UK.

The Early Years programme has awarded over £354,000 to 10 projects which will enhance early childhood education and childcare settings of young children from Armed Forces families.

The Research Grants programme has awarded over £169,000 to three projects that will develop a stronger understanding of complex educational or welfare issues affecting Armed Forces families – and propose solutions.

A guide to preventing condensation damp and mould in SFA

To view guide to preventing mould, condensation and damp, click here

Domestic Abuse: MOD Guidance on Where to Find Help

 For more information, click here

Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) compensation schemes

When things go wrong​ Pinnacle administer the Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) compensation schemes. You may be entitled to compensation under one of DIO’s compensation schemes if you have experienced;

• ​Missed appointments
• Incorrect Tradesperson
• Failed move in
• Total loss of heating/cooking facilities
• Hotel subsistence 

Claims must be submitted within 28 days of the date the issue occurred.

​More information is available HERE​

Blind Veterans UK - December newsletter

Welcome to your Blind Veterans UK December update. To read  click here

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.

Defence People Communications: What support is there for Service families facing domestic abuse?

Find out about the domestic abuse support available for Service families.

As part of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence campaign, Defence is encouraging anyone affected by domestic abuse to ask for help and to be aware of the different ways to get support.

Armed forces families play a crucial role in Defence and should feel safe and supported. When it comes to domestic abuse, there are many support services available to them – both within Defence and at a local and national level.

Togetherall: Mental Health Support for the Armed Forces

If you’re feeling lonely, stressed, worried or just not yourself, on Togetherall you can get support and start to feel better.

To register click here

Service Family Accommodation

A guide for Service families about applying for, maintaining, moving in and out of and living in UK Service Family Accommodation (SFA).

For information, click here