Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 Takes Place 18-24 March

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2024 takes place 18-24 March, and a calendar of online webinars and Q&A sessions has been scheduled as a part of this.  There are events relevant to individuals, parents and carers, employees and employers included; registration is via this link: 

​Recordings of the webinars will be emailed out to those who register, if they are unable to join their selected event(s) at the scheduled time.

For those working within MOD, also have a look at the Neuro Inclusivity Network.

NHS 'Get Your Blood Pressure Checked' Campaign Launches Today

 

The NHS ‘Get Your Blood Pressure Checked’ campaign launched today, and has the following primary messages: 

● High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. 

● You could be one of millions living with high blood pressure without knowing it. 

● An estimated 4.2 million adults in England currently have undiagnosed high blood pressure.

● Left untreated, high blood pressure can significantly increase your risk of heart attacks, strokes, kidney disease and vascular dementia.

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.