Generic and local information for the UK Military community in Sennelager including Serving Personnel, Families, Veterans, and MOD Civilians.
This is best viewed through a personal device because the MODnet firewall may prevent access to some links.
Monday, May 6, 2024
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
You have one week to complete the Families Continuous Attitude Survey
This year’s Families Continuous Attitude Survey (FamCAS) – which is open for a sample of civil partners/spouses of regular serving personnel – closes on Monday 22 April 2024.
With the deadline fast approaching, there’s no time like the present to check the online eligibility tool to see if you can take part, and then go on to complete the survey. These work best with Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge.
Where the survey and eligibility tool ask for a token/access code, please enter your partner’s Service number. This is for security reasons only; all responses are anonymous.
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
DIO Accommodation - Stakeholder Briefing
A safety recall has been issued by IDEAL regarding their Heating Logic 2 gas combi & system boiler range. Around 1,700 homes have this type of boiler installed. Impacted families have been issued a letter and FAQ document informing them of the issue and the next steps to resolve this.
Families are still able to use the boilers, however, IDEAL advise families to repressurise their boiler and ensure they register their details for an upgrade. Instructions on how to do this, can be found on IDEAL's website.
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
DIO Families First Newsletter - Issue 15
- A Message from DIO Director of Accommodation, Phil Riley
- Modernised Accommodation Offer survey
- Investment across the estate
- DIO SFA Townhall sessions
Families First newsletters can be viewed online
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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
- 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?
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
Thursday, February 15, 2024
Friday, February 9, 2024
New Accommodation Offer Booklet - Version 2
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
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
https://www.vsc.co.uk/
New Accommodation Offer: Outreach Awareness Sessions, online or dial in on Thursdays
Monday, February 5, 2024
International HIVE (iHIVE) - Launch of additional Overseas Location Guides (OLGs).
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
2024 Civilian Housing Briefs from Defence Transition Services
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.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
New Accommodation Offer: Tri-Service Roadshow *Change of Date*, RAF Wyton on 5th March
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 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)