Brunei: PCMF Dispensary

Guide for parents of LGBT+ children

This guide has been created by MOD LGBT+ Allies to provide support and guidance to parents of LGBT+ children. We hope this guide will not only help those parents of LGBT+ Children and anyone going through a similar situation or interested in this area, but raise awareness to everyone who reads this guide. It is crucial to remember that coming out is never a one-time event and that our LGBT+ colleagues may have to face this often daunting experience many times in both their personal and work life

To access the guide click here

Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body: Fiftieth Report 2021

Recommendations from the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body on Armed Forces’ remuneration and charges.

Click here to find out more.

Forces Pensions Society

CPI increase announced as 3.1%

The CPI increase which will come into force next April has been announced as 3.1% by the ONS. This is the figure that will be used to increase all Armed Forces pensions in payment from April 2022.

Armed Forces pensions, once awarded, are adjusted in April each year by the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI rate used is the CPI headline rate for the September prior to the April adjustment the following year. This rate is always formally announced in October.

​ManKind Initiative - supporting male victims of domestic abuse

ManKind Initiative's confidential helpline is available for male victims of domestic abuse and domestic violence across the UK as well as their friends, family, neighbours, work colleagues and employers.

They provide an information, support and signposting service to men suffering from domestic abuse from their current or former wife, partner (including same-sex partner) or husband. This can range from physical violence or object throwing to abuse such as constant bullying or insults.

The helpline is a listening service which provides emotional support, practical information and signposting. For more information, click here.
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Your Brunei Posting - OGS Application required documents

 

OGS Application: the immigration department will need a copy of the marriage certificates for those who are married and also the birth certificates of their children.

For dependants who are planning to apply for any jobs in BFB, please bring copies of certificates/qualifications.

Discounts

 

Brunei: mental health & wellbeing session dedicated to primary aged children in British Forces Brunei

The Children’s Society are delivering a Mental Health and Well Being session online for primary aged children of Armed Forces Families in BFB

When: Thursday 4^th November, 4.30 – 5.30pm on Zoom 

What: Lots of interactive activities! 

We’d love your child to join us

To register contact: BruneiGar-SpSvcs-AWS@mod.gov.uk or awsbrunei2@outlook.com for Zoom Details 

AFF: virtual assistants

 

Brunei: Flood preparation

 

With Rainy Season upon us, please remind yourself of SFA obligations and key preparation with our Flood Preparation Aide Memoire. To access the full document CLICK HERE

Brunei: HIVE - get in touch!

 

Brunei: welcome from HIVE!

 

Armed Forces Covenant - what is it?

 

Brunei: HIVE

 

Royal British Legion Teaching Resources

The Royal British Legion have launched new teching resources to help children learn about remembrance.

Teaching Remembrance | Learning Resources | Royal British Legion

FREE HEADSPACE FOR ARMY SP- AVAILABLE NOW!

The Army has partnered with Headspace to provide FREE Headspace licenses for all Army SP (Reg & Reg), usually £49.99/ year.

Mindfulness has been shown to help people stress less, increase focus, and sleep more soundly. Meditation helps you to be more mindful – and Headspace is your personal guide, with hundreds of meditations and exercises for sleep, focus, and movement.

To access your free Headspace license you must go to https://work.headspace.com/britisharmy/member-enroll. You will be asked to verify that you are in the Army and eligible for a Headspace license. You must use your @armymail.mod.uk email address for this which can be accessed here: https://mail.defencegateway.mod.uk/

Issues with sign-up should be submitted to teamsupport@headspace.com

For more information, including FAQs please visit the Army Health & Wellbeing Page on Defence Connect: https://jive.defencegateway.mod.uk/groups/ahp

Please scan the QR Code to gain access to Get Headspace for free.

Teaching Remembrance

The Royal British Legion supports the teaching of Remembrance and has designed a range of
free teaching resources to help children learn about remembrance.

Please click HERE to read more

Career in the Army Legal Services (ALS)

Ever considered being a Barrister or Solicitor in the Army? ALS is a branch of the Adjutant General's Corps within the British Army and is recruiting now.

ALS Recruitment | The British Army (mod.uk)

Dashain Tradition

                                                                      
This year with Lockdown in place, things will be very different as we celebrate Dashain. However this does not mean we cant do so virtually! Please ensure everyone abides by Lockdown regulations outlined by MOH Brunei and stay home this holiday season.

Wishing you all a very Happy Dashain from the AWS CS Team!

Dashain - Festival of win over evil

This year with Lockdown in place, things will be very different as we celebrate Dashain. However this does not mean we cant do so virtually! Please ensure everyone abides by Lockdown regulations outlined by MOH Brunei and stay home this holiday season.

Wishing you all a very Happy Dashain from the AWS CS Team!

Progress and develop in your career with Ministry of Defence Police

Upon joining the MDP, you begin your policing career in the unique position of starting out in a specialist role as an Authorised Firearms Officer (AFO).

Trained to national police firearms standards and deployed within and outside the establishments we serve and protect, our AFOs provide an overt deterrent against potential terrorist threats and can provide a rapid response in the event of an attack. Upon completion of your training and probation, you’ll have lots of opportunities to progress your MDP career in specialist roles, at our station locations and in our operational policing groups and units.

Click HERE for some Specialist roles that may interest you.

Development Boosting Activity for Chidren

Wooden Puzzles

With these simple wooden puzzles, children get an early introduction to the satisfaction of putting pieces in their place. Puzzles are a self correcting learning tool for children. When children attempt to place a puzzle piece in it's place it will only fit if it is placed in the correct space. The act of trying, turning the puzzles and testing the fit, helps children to concentrate, learn problem solving and develop critical thinking and . Puzzles are also a fun activity to develop fine motor ability. Children need to develop strength in the muscles in their fingers so that they can grasp things and hold onto them. This will later give them the ability to hold a pencil. So, try this creative activity to keep your little one entertained while also boosting important developmental skills.

 Click HERE to read more benefits of Puzzles for Children.

War Widows Knock on the Door: An Exploratory Study of the Experiences of Bereaved Military Families

 

This report is about the experiences of bereaved military families in the UK and the impact of their loss

The aim of this study was to explore and understand the impact that death, whilst in military service, has on the surviving family. Specifically, it focused on how casualty notification was undertaken and the impact that the current process had on the long-term wellbeing of the family.

 https://covenantfund.org.uk/.../war-widows-knock-on-the.../

Commonwealth Families & Veterans Research

 

PCMF - Medical Consent Form for Minors

 THIS medical consent form for children and young people under the age of 18 years old is available for parents to complete. 

Completion of this form is recommended if both parents are overseas, if there is only one parent caring for their child/children or when the child is being cared for by a nominated person who is not their parent. 

For any medical encounters in the PCMF in the absence of a parent, the PCMF will attempt to contact the parents, but if this is not possible, this form provides supporting evidence of medical consent. 

This consent form should be taken with the child to the PCMF or hospital when the child is taken for treatment.