Brunei: SSAFA: eRedbook - How to Register

What is eRedbook?

The eRedbook is simply an electronic version of your paper Red Book, but better! You can track their health and development records straight from your device.

📕Please download the eRedbook to register your pregnancy or child/ren. This electronic record will replace the paper redbook.

For further information about the eRedbook:

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🗣 speak to your SSAFA Midwife or Health Visitor at +673 322 4101 Ext 3781

💻 visit our website: e-Redbook | SSAFA

The eRedbook service, has been supported and funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust and the Ministry of Defence.

Op Belonging's Commonwealth Commemoration Parade in Southampton - Sat 28 Sep

Op Belonging's flagship event is now only a few days away! Multiple nations come together at this event to pay their respects to all those who gave their service. The Op Belonging Commonwealth Commemoration Parade is about remembering those who gave it all during the world wars and it's a festival that begins with a remembrance parade.​

Find out more on the website or the Facebook page!

Veterans Gateway Website to retire 30 September

The Veterans Gateway website will retire on 30 September.

Find guidance for veterans and their families: www.gov.uk/government/collections/find-support-for-veterans-and-their-families

Search for veteran support services: www.gov.uk/support-for-veterans

World Mental Health Day and Togetherall - Thu 10 Oct

Whatever you're going through, you're not alone. Let's support each other this #WorldMentalHealthDay.

The UK Armed Forces have FREE access to @togetherall and you can join at https://account.v2.togetherall.com/register/uk-armed-forces

Non-UK Nationals: Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution

A news article was published recently on Gov.uk, highlighting that people dealing with the death of their partner and facing financial hardship will soon be able to apply to have the application fee for settlement waived.​ The implementation date in the article is 9 Oct 24.

This update applies equally to the Armed Forces community including veterans: "Bereaved partners of members of HM Armed Forces, Gurkhas or Hong Kong military unit veterans (discharged before 1 July 1997) may also benefit from this fee waiver.​"

To read the article in full, please go to: Settlement fees waived for bereaved partners facing destitution - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).

Army HIVE's Non-UK National team can be contacted for further information via this email address: rc-pers-hive-nonuknat-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Celebrating the exam success of our Defence Children Services schools

Proud GCSE students at St John’s School

Mr Richard Sproson (Head Teacher) and Myles at King Richard School (GCSE student)

Defence Children Services (DCS) schools, which support Service children in education and care, are pleased to share the recent exam success of their pupils.

Defence Children Services schools, which are attended by children while their parents are stationed overseas, have some great news to share…

St John’s School and King Richard School in Cyprus are proud to announce the Summer 2024 exam success of their secondary school pupils. These results represent the dedication, resilience, and hard work of students and staff alike.

Applauding the A Level and BTEC results 

The results for both schools demonstrate improvements for Year 13 students, made up of 17 and 18 year olds. This year, the average A Level grade for both schools is a grade C. While this has been maintained by King Richard School, it is an improvement for St John’s School, which scored an average D grade in 2023.

Similarly, the outcome for Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) students at both schools has increased from last year and is above the average English national score for 2024.

All students at these schools have been successful in securing a place in their further educational choices, with 98% of students getting their first choices.

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Fun Themed Yoga, mindfulness, and relaxation for kids.

Interactive adventures which build strength, balance, and confidence - and get kids into yoga and mindfulness early!

Please click on the links below for more info:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uIZ2KOZZeQDQo_Gsi_qbQ

https://www.facebook.com/cosmickidsyoga/

Stream all the videos ad-free via the app too: https://app.cosmickids.com

Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust: New Trust funding programme dedicated to supporting specific communities of Veterans

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) are proud to introduce the Fulfilling Futures Programme, part of our ongoing rollout of Covenant Fund programme launches.

Based on feedback from the Trust’s consultation findings, this programme has been designed to fund projects to improve the quality of life for Veterans who have experienced significant, negative impact which is evidenced to be related to their experience during Service.

What is the Fulfilling Futures programme all about?

The Trust ran a public consultation in 2023, which identified that one of the key areas to focus on was ‘ensuring our Armed Forces communities are not disadvantaged.’ This new programme will focus on supporting Veterans who have faced significant and evident challenges during their Service, which has created barriers or compromised their ability to have a fulfilling Service experience. The consultation findings are available to read on The Trust website.

Brunei: LOA – Employment Conditions Aboard (ECA) Sep 24 - Cost of Living Survey - Closing date: 22nd Sept 2024

Your participation in the cost of living survey is crucial in advocating for an increase in the Living Overseas Allowance (LOA) for Brunei. By sharing your experiences and providing detailed information about your daily expenses and financial challenges, you will directly contribute to a comprehensive understanding of the economic conditions faced by those stationed abroad. This data is essential in making a compelling case for adjustments to the LOA, ensuring that it accurately reflects the cost of living and supports your well-being. Your input can lead to significant improvements, so please take a moment to complete the survey and help shape a more supportive financial framework for all service personnel.

Who: All BFB personnel are encourage to complete this Survey.

What: LOA – Employment Conditions Aboard (ECA) Sep 24 Cost of Living Survey.

When: Complete the survey by COP Sunday, 22 Sep 24.

Why: This is your opportunity to have your say which may influence the Allowances Team, AF Remuneration on how an increase or decrease in LOA will affect you and your family.

Where: Local Overseas Allowance - Employment Conditions Aboard September 2024 Survey (sharepoint.com). More details at this link

How: Using your mobile phone via Expat COL Questionnaire (alchemer.eu)

For more information, please contact

Sergeant Valentine Mumba
Email: valentine.mumba100@mod.gov.uk

AGAI 50 and the Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support - Updated and Re-published

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Both AGAI 50 and the Guide for Non-UK Nationals and Unit Support have been republished. The AGAI may be found here, while the Guide is available on both the Personal Services SharePoint site and Defence Connect. The SharePoint site also contains copies of the unit letters featured in the AGAI and Guide and a version of the PowerPoint presentation for annual briefings.

​Please note that these links are only accessible via MODnet/Defence Gateway. Please contact HIVE if assistance is required.