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Eliteforce of UK ArmedForces
Reportyour lost or stolen passport
Free childcare to be extended
Childminder Support course
TheMinistryofDefence’s huntfor gamersand amateur coderstobecome cyber Reserveshas led toamassiveincrease in applicatons, creatng an eliteforce of specialists ready to support operatons using their unique cyberskills.
Servicefamilies in Scotland
Her Majesty’s Passport Office and Acton Fraud are urging people to report lostand stolen passports to preventunrecovered and unreported documents from beingabused and used to commit identty crimeorfacilitateillegal travel across borders.
Veterans to retain militaryID
Fostercarerstoreceivethe 30 hours free childcareofferfor childrenintheircarefor the first tme from September 2018. The Government alsoannounces thatover340,000children were in a30hour place in the first year of the policy.
Alife-changing summer
Find out how youcan gain access to afree childmindingcourse as an RAF
partner.This course is run by the RoyalAir Forces Associatonwho has partnered withProspects, aleading provider of employment, skills, care and educaton.
Implications for pensions
Armed Forces’ families cannow access adedicated websitethatprovides invaluable help and advice on schooling options in Scotland. The siteis designed to provide support and informationto educators,Armed Forces parents and veterans.
Personnel leaving the armed forces willnow be abletokeep theirmilitaryID. The move will allow veterans to maintain their emotonal connecton with the armedforces, and keep the card they have carried on them throughouttheircareer.
The AnningtonTrustjoinedforces withThe OutwardBound Trust® to launch the Annington Challengefor Service youngsters living on the Married
QuartersEstate.Read the stories of some of the inauguralAnningtonChallengegroup.
The Forces Pension Society explains why the announcement by the Government (24 July18) on this year’s payaward has significantimplicatons forpensions.
Benefits, Debt and MoneyAdvice Service overview
TheBenefits, Debtand Money Advice Service(BDMA service) is anational service providing specialistadvice and furtherassistancetobeneficiaries on awiderange of debt, money and benefit issues.Weoffer afree, confidential and impartial service. We have adedicated team of advisors delivering advice and assistance over the telephone and acommunity based Service offering home visits and representation at Court hearings and Tribunals.
Typical cases that we can assist with are challenging debts, court representation for mortgage/rent arrears, insolvency options and negotiating affordable repayments.
We also assist those who have been turned down for awelfare benefit such as Employment and Support Allowance or Personal Independence Payment. We will support them by preparing their case and represent them to challenge the decision.
All of our advisors are qualified Money Advisors and are full members of the Institute of Money Advisors.
Beneficiaries can access the service by calling 0808 802 80 80, emailing
info@britishlegion.org.uk or by visiting their local PopInCentre.
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