Defence Discount Service: Oakwood Solicitors

Oakwood Solicitors, in collaboration with FrontFoot.Life, is proud to provide expert legal support tailored to the Armed Forces community.

Offering a free initial consultation, their services include Will writing, Lasting Power of Attorney, employment law advice, and assistance with military injury and medical negligence claims.

CrossFit at GK

 

Universal Credit for armed forces personnel posted overseas

Serving personnel and families are entitled to claim Universal Credit, regardless of their location. This means families stationed overseas can submit claims in the same way as those in the UK.

See Universal Credit for armed forces personnel posted overseas - GOV.UK for details.

FORCES ADDITIONAL NEEDS AND DISABILITY FORUM (FANDF) CONFERENCE - Save the Date

 

MOD Local Authority Partnership (MODLAP)

The Ministry of Defence Local Authority Partnership (MODLAP) is a partnership between the MOD and 19 English local authorities that have committed to work together to improve the experience and outcomes of children of UK Armed Forces families. The local authority membership of MODLAP represent those authority areas with the highest numbers of service children in England.

Full information can be found HERE.

Soldiers Arts Academy - free online workshops

The Soldiers' Arts Academy aims to provide a platform through which serving and veteran military personnel and their families can participate in the creative arts. Using their skills and experiences to create and engage audiences worldwide, the SAA strives to encourage excellence, engagement and inspiration in its members, as well as building a supportive and strong community.

Online workshops include art, signing, guitar lessons and poetry. All are free for military personnel, veterans and military families. Find out more at www.soldiersartsacademy.org

Wraparound Childcare (WAC) Overseas launched 6th Jan 2025

Are you ready to register?

Great news for Service families assigned to locations within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision. WAC Overseas is now available to eligible families in these areas from today (6 January 2025).

What is Wraparound Childcare funding?

Togetherall: New Year Goals & Pressures

New year, new mindset - feeling the pressure?

Transform stress into positive energy by setting small and achievable goals. Togetherall has your back with expert tips and a handy goal-setting tool to track your progress.

Join the anonymous online community today for FREE at togetherall.com​ and kickstart your journey to better mental health.

Financial Recognition and other restorative measures for LGBT veterans

Infomographic on admin discharge and rank restoration

Infographic on Financial Recognition scheme

For further information, please see the following links:

LGBT veterans: Support and next steps – This GOV.UK page has centralised information and signposting for pre-2000 LGBT veterans and pre-1967 LGBT veterans. It also contains support services for veterans and families.

Financial Recognition Scheme: GOV.UK page with information on how to apply, eligibility, scheme rules and FAQs.

New GOV.UK page about the Qualification of Administration Discharge and Rank Restoration, including FAQs, guidance about eligibility and applications, and public policy.
​Pre-1967 veterans: GOV.UK page about restorative measures and FAQs.

Do you want to practice your Dutch?

 

If you'd like to try out your Dutch conversation skills, then head to the library between 11.00-13.00 on Tuesdays for Dutch Koffiekransje.