Showing posts with label Veterans. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Veterans. Show all posts

Monday, March 25, 2024

Open University Disabled Veterans' Scholarships Fund

Fund applications are now open!

​Last year, The Open University supported around 28,000 disabled students. And, since the Disabled Veterans’ Scholarships Fund was established, more than 300 additional disabled students have been able to access higher education with us.

What is a Disabled Veterans' Scholarship?

If you’ve been injured or disabled in, or as a resu​​lt of, military service, you could be funded to complete a full Open University qualification.

We offer 50 scholarships annually. All undergraduate and postgraduate modules and qualifications are eligible. You’ll have your fees waived for up to 120 credits per seasonal academic year, up to a maximum of 360 credits, which is equivalent to a full honours degree.

Information and eligibility criteria can be found here

Disabled Veterans' Scholarships | How to Pay | Open University







Thursday, March 21, 2024

Join the RBL at the National Memorial Arboretum to Mark the 80th Anniversary of D-Day.

The Arboretum will be open to the public as normal on 6 June as RBL host WW2 veterans and their families, and commemorate the service and sacrifice of all those involved in the Normandy Campaign.

Members of the public can watch the D-Day 80 Service of Remembrance in the grounds, with seating available on a first come, first served basis.

Entry to the Arboretum is free, but booking your visit in advance is recommended to guarantee entry, and save on parking (£4 in advance, £6 on the day)




Defence Discount Service: Veterans Privilege Card Video

Defence Discount Service have introduced a new video to support veterans with signing up for a Defence Discount Service Privilege card.  To watch the video, please go to this YouTube link



Thursday, March 7, 2024

Certes IT Services - Support to Former Forces

Certes IT Services Solutions offer a free service seeking to create a community with knowledge and understanding that supports each other and champions ex-military personnel.
 
For more details on the offer to former​-forces please see the website below:

Link to website



Defence Discount Service: Veterans Research

NEW STUDY REVEALS THAT NEARLY FOUR IN FIVE VETERANS FEEL LACK OF RECOGNITION DESPITE SACRIFICING KEY LIFE EVENTS

New research conducted by Defence Discount Service has revealed that nearly four in five (75%) veterans feel they are not sufficiently recognised or rewarded by society for their service, despite many sacrificing key family events.

The study, which surveyed 11,500 veterans in the UK, found that while in service, 40% had missed key life events such as Christmas, anniversaries, weddings, funerals and even the birth of their own children.



Tuesday, January 30, 2024

Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card

An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK armed forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.

It’s free to apply HERE

You can currently only apply for a Veteran Card if you have a UK address. Veterans who do not have a UK address will be able to apply later this year.​​

 

NHS England: Help us to ensure veterans receive the very best healthcare support in 2024

In 2019, NHS England commissioned the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to develop and introduce the Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation scheme, a free support programme designed to help GP practices in England to deliver the best care and treatment to patients who have served in the UK Armed Forces. Since then, over 2,760 practices have signed up.

To help encourage more practices to sign up, the Royal College of General Practitioners, NHS England and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs are working together to increase awareness of veterans’ healthcare needs and any challenges that prevent people who’ve served in the Armed Forces from seeking help from their GP.

If you have served in the Armed Forces and live in England, we would be grateful if you could spare 10 minutes to fill in this online survey. If you are a veteran support organisation, please could you share the survey with your veteran members who live in England.

By filling in this survey, you are ensuring that your thoughts and experiences are more likely to be understood and acted upon. This will help to encourage more GP practices to sign up so they can help veterans get the best healthcare support.
 

Monday, January 22, 2024

Mission Motorsport - The National Transition Event 2024, Silverstone on 4 Mar



Monday 4th March 2024, 08:00 – 17:00 Hours

​Held at Silverstone, one of the UK's most iconic race tracks, the National Transition event is an event like no other.

Whether you are just starting out on your resettlement journey, or are a seasoned veteran or military spouse, the National Transition Event is designed to give you a clear, objective understanding of the civilian world of work, leaving you empowered and confident as you seek out your next career. 

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Centrica - Multiple Customer Service Advisor Roles

Centrica has multiple Customer Service Advisor roles available in Cardiff, Stockport, Edinburgh and Leicester.



Salary - £24,945 plus quarterly bonus of up to 16% of your salary.

The roles operate on a shift pattern to ensure we can engage with our customer 7 days a week.

Training for the role – minimum of 8 weeks

We're looking for people who can work flexibly from home but commute to our offices up to 2/3 times a month after your training.

Thursday, January 11, 2024

Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service

 Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service 

After serving in the Armed Forces, some people find it hard to adjust to civvy street. If you’re struggling with your mental health and wellbeing, Op COURAGE: The Veterans Mental Health and Wellbeing Service is here to help. Available across England, Op COURAGE has helped nearly 30,000 people since 2017.  

Op COURAGE is an NHS service developed with people who’ve served in the Armed Forces and experienced mental ill-health. Everyone at Op COURAGE is either from the Armed Forces or has experience of working with the military community. Whether you’re due to leave the Armed Forces, are a reservist or have already left the military, Op COURAGE can help. Find out more at nhs.uk/opcourage 

 


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The Armed Forces Covenant Trust: Boosting Veterans’ Housing With Six New Awards

The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) has awarded over £255K to six projects across the UK, under the Development Grants and Refurbishment Grants programmes, on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs Veterans' Capital Housing Fund. 

The Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund supports projects that contribute to the wider aim of ending Veterans’ homelessness by providing affordable and viable homes for Veterans. 

The six funded projects will help to refurbish homes to not only be warm, but energy efficient as well assisting in the early-stage development of new build projects. 

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Veterans Housing - Armed Forces Covenent Trust Fund

New major funding programme to support Veterans’ housing needs

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (The Trust) is delighted to announce a new, major grants programme supporting new builds and significant refurbishment, including extensions, of rental accommodation offering high quality support for Veterans with a housing need.

On behalf of the Office of Veterans’ Affairs, the Trust will award grants of £75K to £500K under the Major Capital Grants programme, across four rounds of funding, to projects that contribute to the aims of the Government’s ambition to reduce Veteran homelessness and end rough sleeping.

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Are you a veteran? Share your views now!

The Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) have launched a new consultation to gather evidence on the experience of Armed Forces Veterans.  

If you are a veteran or the family member of a veteran, visit GOV.UK​ for further information and details of how to respond to the survey before it closes on 4 January 2024.   



Title The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New fund to support Veterans’ and their families’ employability

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce the launch of the The Veterans’ Career Development Fund, supporting Veterans and their families to enter stable long-term employment, by delivering qualifications and training. 



Under this new Fund, the Trust will award grants on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) towards projects that help Veterans, and their families achieve recognised qualifications, which help them access employment that matches their skills and interests. 

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Candle In The Wind Special Event 29th Sep 2023

 

The Sennelager based charity is hosting a special event in the Netherlands on the 29th Sep 2023.

Contact email sec@citw.eu for details.

Thursday, September 7, 2023

Combat Stress: How we can help

As discussed with HBM, can Amy and Overseas HISOs please remove old Combat Stress posts etc. Thanks​

Please upload flyer plus link for all platforms.

Tel Nbr: 0800 138 1619  you can reach help on this number 24 -7. 

www.combatstress.org.uk​