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Wednesday, 28 September 2022

SFA: The UK walkway scheme is no more, so what happens now?


There’s no longer the option to use the official walkaway scheme when moving out of your home. The responsibility for ensuring your quarter is at move-out standard is down to you, so how can you ensure it’s up to scratch? 

To find out more, click here to access the full Army and You article. 

Thursday, 22 September 2022

Brunei: BFB Cost of living survey - closing date 23rd Sept 2022

With the current cost of living challenges in Brunei, and in order to provide more evidence to the LOA review team, we are looking to understand the scale of the issues with regards to inflation, and the possible impact on morale of service personnel and families assigned in British Forces Brunei. 

To that end, could all serving personnel and families in BFB please complete the survey. The survey will take between 4 and 5 minutes dependant on, if you want to add comment.

It would be appreciated if this could be completed ASAP but will be open until Fri 23 Sep 22 for those that are unable.

We have a responsibility to all in British Forces Brunei as well as dependants, and with a little understanding, we can make a real change for the better.

British Forces Brunei - Cost of Living Survey - MODNET link.

QR code to access from Mobile Phones.

Wednesday, 21 September 2022

JCCC Virtual Contact Card - download today



The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) have produced a Virtual Contact Card for Service Personnel and their families.

Download, save and share with family members today!

www.gov.uk/guidance/joint-casualty-and-compassionate-centre-jccc

Help for Households - Gov.uk

Help for Households campaign

‘Help for Households’ is a new site on GOV.UK detailing a range of government support measures that can help people deal with the increasing costs of living. The measures include help with childcare, finding work, transport costs and more.

Please take a look at the Help for Households website to see what cost of living support you could be eligible for and how to access it.​

Brunei: Amah Employment and Registration



Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Brunei: Have you nominated a local emergency contact?

 

It is parent's responsibility to make sure you complete the emergency contact details whilst posted in Brunei. Click here to download the form. Please hand over to UWO office after completed.

Thursday, 8 September 2022

Early Years programme: Grants to enhance pre-school learning for Service children


AFCFT want to share with you news of the launch of their latest funding programme

The Armed Forces Families Fund: Early Years programme.

This programme will focus on ensuring great places for Service children aged 0-5 years to learn and develop. This fantastic funding complements the existing Education Support Fund, currently live but closing this month.

Find out more HERE​

Thursday, 1 September 2022

Soldiering On Awards 2022 - Inspiration Award Finalist

The Inspiration Award ​honours a person who has overcome significant challenges, injury or disability, and whose ongoing or past outstanding achievements are an inspiration to others within the Armed Forces community. The winner of this award will be chosen through a public vote.​

​Full details ​HERE​​

SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT: NATO SOFA


UK Government have today published guidance on spousal employment with regards to the NATO SOFA.

Determine if you can work in the territory of another nation under the NATO Status of Forces Agreement and any other related arrangements.

The NATO SOFA is a multinational agreement between nations enabling the operation of a nation’s Defence task in the territory of another nation. By nature of purpose and design it does not provide for the employment undertakings of a Spouse but of equal importance it does not deny.

Further information can be found at SPOUSAL EMPLOYMENT: NATO SOFA - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)