Showing posts with label Accommodation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accommodation. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 19, 2024

Accommodation Survey - ARMY 2024

Army - Accommodation Survey - ARMY 2024



Modernised Accommodation Offer Review – don't miss the opportunity to have your say!

The MOD is undertaking a review of the Modernised Accommodation Offer (formerly New Accommodation Offer), following the pause in rollout of elements relating to Service Families Accommodation (SFA).

As part of the review, we want to gain a clearer picture of your personal circumstances and your future accommodation choices. We will use this data to improve our understanding of the potential demand for family accommodation, including where, how and with whom Service personnel would like to live. It will help us to create an improved accommodation offer for the Armed Forces.

Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations (TSARs) JSP 464 updated to reflect Modernised Accommodation Offer

The following changes have been made to incorporate the elements of the Modernised Accommodation Offer (MAO) that are being implemented from 11th March:

  • JSP 464 Vol 1 Part 1 V 30Ch 12: Forces Help to Buy Scheme – Section XII Para 1251. Refund of Legal Expenses (New Buyers) policy
  • JSP 464 Vol 3 Pt 1 V24Ch 3: Single Living Accommodation and the Substitute Equivalents - ChargesSLA Waivers 0303c. Amendment to Over 37 Provision. SLA Waivers 0303 y. Inclusion of the Dual Accommodation Waiver.

Details of the amendments are at this link and the full policy document can be found here.




Contact House Directory

Did you know that Army HIVE holds and maintains a directory of all Contact Housing available across the UK and Overseas?

For a copy, or for contact details for a location, do g​et in touch with any HIVE or drop us a message at

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Defence Infrastructure Organisation: Service Family Accommodation Communications Update

 A message from DIO Chief Executive, Mike Green:

“On Tuesday, I gave evidence to the House of Commons Defence Committee inquiry into service accommodation.

I welcome the scrutiny of our past performance and the opportunity it provides for us to share the improvements we are making.

I care deeply about the homes that DIO provides for you and your families, and during the evidence session, I was again able to offer my sincere apologies for the unacceptable living conditions that many of you have had to experience.

I am determined to resolve the problems that have affected Service family homes and over the last 18 months we have done all in our power to grip the issues.

Maintenance service performance has significantly improved and more than 80% of jobs are now fixed on first visit. Call waiting times have vastly reduced and complaints are at their lowest level since the contracts began. However, there is much more still to do.

Monday, February 26, 2024

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.



Thursday, February 15, 2024

DIO Families First newsletter - issue 13

To read the lastest Families First newsletter click here 

Friday, February 9, 2024

New Accommodation Offer Booklet - Version 2

Starting from 11 March 2024, the MOD will begin introducing a New Accommodation Offer for our Armed Forces. Some of the changes will happen immediately whilst others may only affect you when you are assigned to a new role or at the end of the three-year transition period.

The planned changes are intended to modernise accommodation entitlements, improve the standard of Single Living Accommodation, update the Overseas Accommodation Offer, increase support to homeowners and, overall, give you more of a say on how you choose to live.

To read the full booklet click here 

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

New Accommodation Offer: Introduction of the Dual Accommodation Expense

From 1 April 2024, the Army Over 37 Provision will cease and the existing SLA waiver will be replaced by the Dual Accommodation Expense, part of the New Accommodation Offer. For 
further information on the Dual Accommodation Expense, please go to:
this SWAY
Draft JSP 464, see Part 8 – Payment and Charges, Section 7

Army Briefing Note: ABN 003/2024 (available to MODnet users only)

Victory Services Club: January Newsletter

To read the latest newsletter click here

For more information about the Victory Services Club, please visit:
https://www.vsc.co.uk/

New Accommodation Offer: Outreach Awareness Sessions, online or dial in on Thursdays

The New Accommodation Offer team would like to invite you to attend one of their weekly sessions, to hear a short presentation on what your first steps look like transitioning onto the new offer.

Presentations are on Thursdays, with both AM and PM sessions available to join online. For links/dial-in information please go to this SWAY​

Monday, February 5, 2024

International HIVE (iHIVE) - Launch of additional Overseas Location Guides (OLGs).

Further Overseas Location Guides (OLGs) have been added to the iHIVE Blog. Existing guides have also been updated.

The iHIVE Blog hosts worldwide location information, to enable Service personnel and their families to find out more about a potential or current overseas assignment.

Overseas Location Guides offer location specific information to give a brief insight into a location, with the facility to fine out more from iHIVE from questions you may have.

Additional Oversea Location Guides added include:
· Canberra
· Oman
· Saudi Arabia
· Kuala Lumpur

Contact Sarah at our iHIVE with any questions, or visit the iHIVE Blog and view the guides and range of information provided to support Serving Personnel and families worldwide.

For more information please visit: https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/

New Accommodation Offer: Outreach Awareness Sessions, online or dial in on Thursdays

The New Accommodation Offer team would like to invite you to attend one of their weekly sessions, to hear a short presentation on what your first steps look like transitioning onto the new offer.

Presentations are on Thursdays, with both AM and PM sessions available to join online. For links/dial-in information please go to this SWAY​

2024 Civilian Housing Briefs from Defence Transition Services

 For 2024 Civilian Housing Briefs, click here

To register and provide your details please visit:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing

Click the registration link for the briefing date you wish to attend.

In addition to delivering civilian housing briefs, Defence Transition Services (DTS) exists to provide information and support for those Service leavers and their families who are most likely to face challenges as they leave the armed forces and adjust to civilian life. 
For more information please visit: 

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

New Accommodation Offer: Tri-Service Roadshow *Change of Date*, RAF Wyton on 5th March

                                               

Please note that the New Accommodation Offer Roadshow at RAF Wyton is no longer being held on 7 Feb, and will now take place on 5 Mar.

On 5 Mar 2024 the New Accommodation Offer team will run sessions at 10:00 & 14:00 hosted by UK Strategic Command from RAF Wyton, followed by an evening event at 18:00 from the Community Learning Centre, RAF Wittering. For more information on how to attend, either in person or via livestream, please go to this SWAY.

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

DIO: Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update

XL Bully dogs in SFA

XL Bully dogs have been added to the list of dogs banned under the Dangerous Dogs Act 1991.

From 1 February 2024 it will be a criminal offence for anyone, including SFA residents, to own an XL Bully dog in England and Wales unless your dog has a Certificate of Exemption. Further details on preparing for the ban can be found here.

Families living in SFA who own an XL Bully dog must re-submit a pet request form alongside a copy of their Certificate of Exemption to Pinnacle no later than 31 January 2024.

Afghan Relocation and Resettlement policy (ARAP)

New Accommodation Offer Explained by the 'Savvy Squaddie'

The 'Savvy Squaddie' has released a YouTube video explaining the New Accommodation Offer in a comprehensive, informative and informal way. To watch the video on YouTube, please go to this link: Military Housing Revolution – The New Accommodation Offer - YouTube



Tuesday, January 23, 2024

New Accommodation Offer: New Accompanied Established Long Term Relationship Overseas Pilot Now Live

A new pilot launched today will give Service personnel in registered Long Term Established Relationships (LTR(E)s) greater access to subsidised accommodation abroad. 

This is another positive step in modernising Defence accommodation policy abroad and our commitment to improve the offer to Service personnel.

Monday, January 22, 2024

New Accommodation Offer Update: Draft JSP Now Available

The New Accommodation Offer policy will not come into effect until 11 March 2024, the draft of the new JSP 464 'Tri-Service Accommodation Regulations' is being shared with Service personnel now so that they have access to detailed policy information to help inform any future accommodation decisions they may be making. 

The JSP will be re-issued as 'live' policy on 11 March 2024 to replace the current version of JSP 464.

Parts 1 to 8 of the draft JSP are available on Gov.uk. Parts 9 to 11 will cover Forces Help to Buy, the Combined Accommodation Assessment System for SFA and Four-Tier Grading for SLA – these are not being released now as the policy remains the same as under the current regulations. Part 12 will cover the complaints processes which will be published when the new policy comes into effect.

Link to Draft JSP: Draft tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - March 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Link to New Accommodation Offer SWAY: New Accommodation Offer Update release 19 Jan 2024 (cloud.microsoft)








New Accommodation Offer: Tri-Service Roadshow *Change of Date*, RAF Wyton on 5 Mar


Please note that the New Accommodation Offer Roadshow at RAF Wyton is no longer being held on 7 Feb, and will now take place on 5 Mar.
 
On 5 Mar 2024 the New Accommodation Offer team will run sessions at 10:00 & 14:00 hosted by UK Strategic Command from RAF Wyton, followed by an evening event at 18:00 from the Community Learning Centre, RAF Wittering. For more information on how to attend, either in person or via livestream, please go to this SWAY.

Monday, January 15, 2024

Service Family Accommodation (SFA) Communications Update: Cold Weather Alert

A cold weather alert has been issued for parts of the UK next week, with colder temperatures expected and the potential for snow. 



DIO and our suppliers have provisions in place to ensure we are prepared to provide the right level of support for families.

There are also steps families can take if they are experiencing issues with their boiler or heating during the colder weather. Please check out Pinnacle's boiler and heating guide for more information.

If families are still having problems with their boiler or heating system, please contact Pinnacle National Call Centre on 0800 031 8628​