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Stonewall lauds Navy’s stance


THE Royal Navy has been named in the UK’s top 100 of ‘gay- friendly’ employers based on a major national survey.


More than 350 companies, whose workforces total more than 1.9 million people in all – one in every 15 people in employment in the land – took part in the survey by Stonewall, the UK charity which campaigns and lobbies on behalf of lesbian, gay and bisexual men and women. The Naval Service has been one of Stonewall’s


champions’ for the past seven years and has taken part in the organisation’s workplace survey since 2006. The RN was placed 179th in 2010 and 112th last year. Global accountancy firm Ernst


& Young topped the Stonewall list, with the Home Office, Barclays Bank and IBM all named in the top ten. The RAF was the highest- placed branch of the nation’s Armed Forces in 56th position. Of the 29 million people in the


UK in employment, Stonewall says 1.7 million are gay – and hence its survey is a ‘powerful tool’ when they, plus the estimated 150,000 students who are homosexual, choose where to take their talent and skills. “Congratulations


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77th position on the 2012 top 100 employers list,” said Ben Summerskill, Stonewall’s Chief Executive.


“Competition for a place in the top 100 was fiercer than ever this


Coming up in this edition: for securing to


the the


‘diversity


year. With new, more demanding criteria, every employer securing a position in the top 100 has performed impressively.” Taking part in the survey demonstrates to both the lesbian, gay, bisexual and


– and wider – communities that they will be treated fairly by maintaining commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion, and ensures that the Naval Service is in a position to attract and retain the best people. The RN’s considerable rise in the rankings over the past couple of years is believed to be the result of effective diversity strategies that included sexual orientation and visible commitment from top management; last year,


example, Second Sea Lord Vice Admiral Charles Montgomery took part in Stonewall’s ‘Straight Allies’ research which studied the role that straight people play in creating gay-friendly workplaces. Cdre Rupert Wallace, Naval Assistant and the Senior Service’s lesbian,


transgender diversity champion, said: ‘“We in the Naval Service are delighted to be placed in the Stonewall top 100 employers list for 2012. “It shows a strong and clear message to the UK population, and especially the LGB community,


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an inclusive employer and that we are committed to embracing diversity and inclusion amongst our workforce.”


that the Navy is gay, bisexual and for transgender


redundancies announced


Tranche 2 of


THE Strategic Defence and Security Review requires a significant reduction in the number


of people in the Naval Service. This is to be achieved using a combination of


our ‘manning levers’ and a compulsory redundancy programme. During the planning phase of the redundancy


programme in 2010, many assumptions had to be made about the future effectiveness of our ‘manning levers’ when setting the number of people required for compulsory redundancy. A recent review of our manpower levels has


revealed that those ‘manning levers’ have been more effective than originally expected, and so the need for further compulsory redundancies has been greatly reduced.


Therefore, not only will Tranche 2 be significantly


smaller than Tranche 1, but it will also be the last full round of compulsory redundancies. Further details can be found on the Naval Service Redundancy Programme web pages on the Defence Intranet (follow the links from the Royal Navy home page) or in the members’ area of the RN Community web site (via the Internet).


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tours and post operational leave. ■ June 11 2013 – all non-applicants selected for redundancy will have left the Service (12 months after notification). Personnel selected for redundancy can leave before these dates with the agreement of their Career Manager, but they must note that all applications for early release will be considered in the light of the needs of the Service.


Fleet Redundancy Cell The Fleet Redundancy Cell (FRC) remains the


single point of contact for the Chain of Command and individuals who have questions or queries on redundancy policy or process. The redundancy policy and processes for Tranche


2 will be very similar to those employed in Tranche 1, and details of these are on the redundancy web pages accessed via the Defence Intranet. Just click on the Naval Service Redundancy


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and resettlement information, and a Paralympics hopeful. The DVD has been aligned with the Personnel Support Brief to provide an enhanced package for sharing information.


For further information contact: When eight become one


Pauline J Aquilina DMC-Ops PR (Navy)


MoD Main Building Whitehall London SW1A 2HB


Tel: 0207 218 5984/9621 85984 email: DMC-OpsPRNavySO2Publications@mod.uk


IN THE JANUARY issue of Navy News we touched on the changes that are on the horizon for all families applying for Service Families Accommodation (SFA), whether re-locating, moving as a result of an increase in family size, promotion or using SFA for the first time, the changes that Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have planned are


writes Jane Williams of the Naval Families Federation. Moving home is not only considered to be one of the most stressful undertakings anyone can make but also has such a big impact on the whole family we thought that readers would want to have as much information as possible about the changes: By


gathering momentum,


handling allocation of SFA for the South, South East (including London) and South West, the Thetford office handling East, West and North including Scotland. The telephone lines


Housing


(HICs), who have responsibility for the allocation of all SFA in the UK will be centralised down to one HIC split over two sites (Aldershot and Thetford). They will also be renamed to HASC – Housing Allocation Service


number will remain the same: 0800 169 6322. The Aldershot office will be


32 FEBRUARY 2012 : Centre. The phone


April 2012 the eight Information Centres


HASC will remain open Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 15.00 for enquiries.


made,


use the electronic method of application. The e-1132 can be found via the Intranet under the ‘Admin’ tab, then http://apps01.domis.r.mil. uk/e1132/.


being asked to into the


all Service personnel submitting an 1132 (application for SFA) are


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By submitting the application electronically applicants have the ability to not only know that the application has arrived, they will receive an acknowledgement via e-mail, but will also have the ability to track the application through to SFA offer.


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as not every applicant has the opportunity to submit a request via the Intranet, however,


to the Service Person to either re-submit or complete. If you experience difficulties


with your application please get in touch with the NFF. In addition,


application form (e-1132) will be enhanced to give applicants more information about available properties that match their eligibility, such as floor plans and photographs


and the ability to express a preference shown.


for properties


The improved system is expected to be launched in May 2012 once thorough testing has been undertaken.


the electronic returned accept


The HASC will continue to completed paper 1132s


aspiration is that these will be the exception rather than the rule. Incomplete or illegible applications will be


the


working group for the enhanced e-1132; if you would like to make any comments about the process or the information provided, then please get in touch. If SFA is not available to applicants then the application will pass to a centrally-located SSFA (Substitute Service Families Accommodation) team at RAF Brampton, who will ensure that the issue of Certificate of Non- Availability is handled swiftly and in accordance with the JSP464 guidelines. The Certificate is required to enable the appointed letting agents HCR to undertake a search for suitable accommodation. The NFF recommends that all applicants for SFA double check current guidelines for available allowances (JSP752) in support of any move or relocation.


where applicable, the


are working hard to make the transition as seamless as possible, but inevitably there will be cases where applicants experience challenges.


contact the NFF on: 02392 654374, or e-mail admin@nff.org. uk for additional information or assistance.


In these instances you can Note from the NFF – DIO The NFF sits on the user


Immigration and Nationality is now available on line via www. nff.org.uk,


information on subjects such as Issue of Passports, Visas and opportunities for settlement and/ or citizenship plus the Armed Forces Covenant – Improvements to Immigration and Nationality matters. In


announcements for Tranche 2 of the Naval Redundancies made on January 17 the NFF has a dedicated redundancy section on our website: www.nff.org.uk to help in providing timely and correct information for those who need it.


button for


Redundancy Programme’ to find information under the following headings:


Allowances.


Redundancy News. Resettlement Process. Employment/Training. Housing. Pensions/Compensation/


Each of the headings is set up with links providing further


Appeals process. Fleet Redundancy Cell. Charitable Support.


Simply click on the dedicated ‘Naval Service


support of the the guide gives A new information guide on


information on the selected subject. The Fleet Redundancy Cell (FRC) will handle all individual questions from those Royal Naval personnel who are affected by the


information


consistent and accurate. For families with questions please contact the NFF. Contact details for The Fleet Redundancy Cell: Room G43 West Battery Whale Island Portsmouth Hants


PO2 8DX Tel: +44 (0) 2392 628987 Mil: 93832 8987 E-mail: F LE E T- REDUNDA NCY CELLMAILBOX@MOD.UK DII: FLEET-REDUNDANCY CELL MAILBOX


The FRC office is open from 08:00 – 16:30 Monday – Friday. Your experiences form the basis of our discussions. To contact the NFF: tel: 02392 654374, e-mail admin@nff.org.uk or write


from you. guidance


announcements ensuring and


is


Castaway House, 311 Twyford Avenue, Portsmouth, PO2 8RN. We look forward to hearing


www.navynews.co.uk to:


If you want to get your message out through these pages or the TwoSix.tv DVD, please contact: ■ Pauline Aquilina: 9621 85984 ■ WO1 Russ Billings: 93832


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first point of contact for the RN Facebook site.


Key Dates The key dates to be aware of are: ■ June 12 2012 – redundancy notification letters are handed to applicants and non-applicants. ■ June 12 2012 – letters despatched to all applicants not selected for redundancy. ■ December 11 2012 – all applicants selected for redundancy will have left the Service (six months after notification), except those completing operational


THE Cabinet Offi ce rules on the


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Acceptance of Outside Appointments contained in the Business


Appointment Rules


were updated in February 2011. The Business Appointment Rules apply to all Officers, including Warrant Officers,


in


Her Majesty’s Armed Forces; and to all MOD civilians


Programme link from the Royal Navy home page to navigate to a full suite of information. The contact details of the FRC are: Fleet Redundancy Cell (FRC) Room G43 West Battery Whale Island Portsmouth Hants


PO2 8DX Mil: 93832 8987 Civ: +44 (0) 2392 628987 DII: FLEET-REDUNDANCY CELL MAILBOX Internet: FLEET-REDUNDANCYCELLMAILBOX@ MOD.UK


Business appointment changes


(described collectively as “Crown Servants”) who are considering taking up paid or unpaid employment within two years of leaving paid Crown Service. The Business Appointment supporting guidance,


Rules,


and the application form HR Form 038: MOD Business


Appointment Application can


be Leaving


intranet under: People Services >


found the


ensure Department


& Pensions > Business Appointments. Please


if you are


considering leaving the MOD, that you familiarise yourself with the Rules.


on the


Where to look DIN 2011 DIN01-242: New


Tri-Service Domestic Assistance Policy & Offi cial Hospitality Policy for the Armed Forces and Civilians – JSP 915 DIN 2011 DIN01-243: Pension


Tax Relief – Annual Allowance Scheme Pays


DIN 2011 DIN01-244: Changes to the risk management process for civilians on Departmental business


DIN 2012 DIN01-001: Department of Education (DfE) announce Service Pupil Premium Details


DIN 2012 DIN01-006: Pension


Tax Relief – Lifetime Allowance – Fixed Protection


DIN 2012 DIN01-007: Electoral Registration – Members of the Armed Forces and their Spouses / Civil Partners


DIN 2012 DIN01-008: Further Legislative Changes made to the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS)


DIN 2012 DIN01-009: MOD Armed Forces Support to The Prince’s Trust Team Programme: Appeal for Short-Term Volunteer Leaders


DIN 2012 DIN01-013:


Guidance for Service Personnel and their Families when Applying for Mortgages and Unsecured Credit


DIN 2012 DIN01-015: Single Service Charities – The Royal Navy/Royal Marines DIN 2012 DIN01-019: Residential Support Scheme – Help with the Costs of Studying Away from Home – An Armed Forces Families Special Exemption


DIN 2012 DIN01-020: Naval Service Redundancy Programme – Policy


DIN 2012 DIN01-021: All England Lawn Tennis Championships – Wimbledon 2012


DIN 2012 DIN01-028: Changes to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme 2005 (AFPS 05 and the Armed Forces Redundancy Scheme 2010 (AFRS 2010) Galaxy Message 47-2011: Naval Service Commitment To Op Olympics


DIB 112/11: Publication of the Armed Forces Covenant Interim Annual Report DIB 01/12: Services publish details for Tranche 2 of the Armed Forces Redundancy Programme


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