The Army Families Federation has launched its Questionnaire for SP exempt from immigration control and veterans and family members who require a UK visa. The Questionnaire will close on 14 December 2024. Please circulate across AoRs. The link to the Questionnaire is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Non-UK_Questionnaire
Today is Carer's Rights Day, Defence is committed to supporting those with caring responsibilities and has recently launch Armed Forces Carer's Passports and Carer's leave. Speak to your manager or check out the AF Carer's Passport DIN to find out more!
In the blog we cover the Christmas markets in the largest German cities. If you are new to Germany or are looking for new places to see this year. Read on and find out why people travel from all over the world to enjoy the Christmas Markets in Germany.
You can visit Dortmund and find the largest Christmas Tree in the world. See the 100 markets of Berlin. Visit The magic of Cologne and experience the Red market at the Dom. In Leipzig kids have the chance to see Santa arrive by steam train.
Every German city has unique flavours and traditions to enjoy. Don't miss the opportunity to get your souvenir mugs and glasses.
In the table Below are website links for each city. Use the Google map links for directions from Sennelager.
Registration is now open for the next Anxiety Unravelled course for military parents and carers, funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.
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Are you assigned to a location within the European Economic Area & Switzerland (EEA&S) or using Defence Children Services (DCS) before and after school childcare provision? WAC Overseas will be available to eligible families in these areas from 6 January 2025.
What is Wraparound Childcare funding?
The Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme provides funding for up to 20 hours per week, per child, during term time, to eligible Service families with children aged 4 to 11 years old (4-16 years old if receiving Government disability allowances) who are in full time education in school or being home educated. Over 7,000 Service children's before and after school childcare is currently being funded by WAC.
“We want to understand how issues such as availability and cost affect your family, and how your experience varies by location, so we've launched a short survey that runs until 6 December".
Defence Fire Service (DFS) Sennelager – Emergency Telephone Number
There is an issue with the DFS Sennelager Emergency Tel number, +49 (0) 5254 982 2444 and is in the process of being rectified. If it Is not working the following process must be followed:
Welcome to the Autumn/ Winter edition of our Armed Forces stakeholder brief. To mark this year’s Remembrance, NHS England and our partner Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) are urging GP practices to become veteran friendly accredited and prevent ‘silently struggling’ veterans from delaying seeking medical help.
In the Budget speech The Chancellor of the Exchequer has confirmed that the government will remove the VAT exemption for private schools from 1 January 2025.
For families claiming the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) this is likely to increase private school fees.
To minimise the impact of this change, the Secretary of State has directed that the CEA rate cap will be uprated, to ensure it continues to pay up to 90% of school fees for eligible claimants.
We are nearly at the opening day for all the Christmas markets in Germany or Weihnachtsmarkt. If the wait is proving too long for you. Have no fear there are plenty of Winterzauber or winter magic events to join this weekend.
Here is the map for all this weeks locations and the link if you are on a MODNet device.
The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) have awarded grants totalling almost £7 million under the Thrive Together Programme (previously known as VPPP) which will step up support for vulnerable Veterans.
Nine grants have been awarded to the current portfolio lead organisations, enabling them to realise their plans under the newly named Thrive Together programme, designed to increase support to vulnerable Veterans and their families throughout the UK and enable this support to become self-sustaining.
DDS are thrilled to announce that Defence Discount Service's Black Friday sale is here, and it's bigger than ever! With early access deals, exclusive daily offers, and discounts from over 150+ top brands, this is the perfect chance to save on everything you love – and just in time for Christmas!
Early offers:
Main sale dates:
🗓️ November 29 - December 2
The main event is packed with enhanced savings from over 150 brands across fashion, tech, beauty, electricals, gifting, and more!
