Blind Veterans UK

Please CLICK HERE to read this month's update.

Defence Transition Services: Civilian Housing Briefs Sept to Dec 23

Please click the link to register: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/information-and-guidance-on-civilian-housing​ 

Office For Veterans' Affairs - Op FORTITUDE (Homeless Veterans')

From today, vulnerable veterans across the country will have access to Op FORTITUDE, a new dedicated referral pathway for homeless veterans, including those sleeping on the streets.​

Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness and the organisations working with them are encouraged to contact the Op FORTITUDE hotline on 0800 952 0774 or through a secure web portal at riv.org.uk/opfortitude.​

Find out more HERE

Sign up for the mighty Trailwalker - truly the experience of a lifetime

If you are up for a challenge this autumn, there is still time to sign up for the mighty Trailwalker - truly the experience of a lifetime!

People given even more time to pay National Insurance contributions towards their State Pension

The Government has extended the voluntary National Insurance (NI) contributions deadline to 5 April 2025, to give people even more time to fill gaps in their NI record and help increase the amount they receive in State Pension when they retire. The deadline was previously July 2023.

Extending the voluntary NI contributions deadline for another two years also means people have more time to properly consider whether paying voluntary contributions is right for them.

As part of the transition to the new State Pension, people have been able to pay these contributions to make up any incomplete years between April 2006 and April 2016. Some of the people likely to be affected include those who may have been unemployed during this period, off work because of caring responsibilities or living abroad*.
Further information and guidance are available on GOV.UK.
*This includes those posted overseas; Service spouses can apply for NI credits for periods 1975 onwards where they accompanied their serving partner overseas. For full details and the application forms please see National Insurance credits for partners of armed forces personnel overseas - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

AAF Covenant Spouse Development Course - Apply by 6 Aug!

Brunei: Road Safety Campaign 2023

Brunei: Cinema Project - Volunteer Opportunity

Do you love movies? Do you want to share your passion with others? Do you have some free time to spare? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then we have an opportunity for you!

We are looking for volunteers to help run our cinema at Mumong Community Centre and Medicina Lines in the possible future. We need people who can support the cinema project to make the experience of attending ‘Paradise Chalchitra’ Cinema the best it can possibly be; this could be helping with entrance and ticketing, popping popcorn, preparing the theatre, and most importantly, enjoy the show!

You don't need any experience, just a friendly attitude and a willingness to learn.

As a volunteer, you will get to watch movies for free, meet new friends, and support our community. You will also receive a certificate of appreciation for your CoC and a letter of recommendation for your future endeavours. Plus, you will have fun!

If you are interested, please fill out a Volunteer Application Form and drop it off at Chit Chat Community Centre or email:- bruneigar-spsvcs-aws-mailbox.mod.gov.uk.

We welcome military personnel and their partners/family of all ages (O14 – to be an official volunteer) and backgrounds. Hurry, spots are limited!

Thank you for your service and your interest in our cinema. We hope to see you soon!

Guidance: Armed forces access to Jobcentre Plus services Update

As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has initiatives that help current and former armed forces personnel and your families access Jobcentre Plus services.

This includes having an armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus district who ensures that we provide support that meets your needs.

This page explains the role of the armed forces champion and the way you and your families can access our services.​

CLICK HERE​ to read the guidance

Defence Domestic Abuse Survivor Community & Awareness Network - for anyone employed by MOD

please use the link or QR code below:

The Defence Domestic Abuse Survivor Community & Awareness Network has launched.  

Please become a Network member here: DDASCAN Membership Registration