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Local support during COVID-19.

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Supporting our armed forces community during Covid-19 (Coronavirus)

Despite Covid-19 restricting face to face meetings and drop-ins, we are still here to support our armed forces community, particularly over this difficult time. We are only a phone call away or if you prefer, online via Facebook and email. We've teamed up with other local organisations. By working together we can ensure that help is never far away:

Veteran Support Centre
The Centre is now closed to the public but support is available at the following times:
Monday/Wednesday/Friday 9am to 4.30pm Tel: 07792 881354
Email: mike.davey@herefordshire.gov.uk
Facebook: @VSCHerefordshire
Over the next week, the VSC will be working in tandem with other organisations to co-ordinate a bank of amazing volunteers who have come forward to support those most in need. More details very soon.

Defence Medical Welfare Service
They will continue to provide practical and emotional support as best they can to the armed forces community while they are receiving medical treatment or at home.
Monday to Friday 9am to 4.30pm Tel: 07785 614832
Email: awinter@dmws.org.uk

First Light Trust Café (41-43 Broad Street, Hereford)
The café has closed its doors physically, but they are still supporting military and bluelight veterans.
Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm Tel: 07342 080362
Email: hereford@firstlighttrust.co.uk

The Cart Shed
The Cart Shed are offering telephone support and are devising a range of activities to support veterans, families and young people. They are offering a buddy-up service for their clients and anyone who needs emotional support.
Monday to Fridays 9am to 5pm Tel: 07796421373
Email: info@thecartshed.co.uk

Age UK Herefordshire and Worcestershire
Although having to close its Centres, Aged UK HW are increasing a number of its services to support older people including regular phone calls, shopping and prescription runs - but most importantly want to combat the risk of loneliness and isolation. More details on the Age UK website.

The Royal British Legion
The contact centre is open for calls 7 days a week from 8am to 8pm Tel: 0808 802 8080. This will then be passed onto the local team who will make contact.

SSAFA Herefordshire
Helpline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to take your message. Then one of the local SSAFA team will then get in touch with you by phone, email or Skype.
Tel: 01432 273932

YSS Remember Veterans
We will continue to take referrals and support our service users via telephone and email. Please contact:
Senior Link Worker for Herefordshire and Worcestershire - Lisa Burnett
Tel: 07773 930149
Email: Lisa.burnett@yss.org.uk
Hours: Monday to Thursday 9am to 5pm, Friday 9am to 2pm

This section provides some useful local information to help with civilian life if you and your family are settling in Herefordshire.

Service to Civvy Street

A comprehensive local booklet which covers housing, employment, healthcare, education, council tax and benefits, veterans groups and service charities, community safety and tourism and events. The booklet is available at a number of locations including at the Military Charities Helpdesk in the Customer Service Centre at Blueschool House, Hereford, Blueschool Street, Hereford HR1 2LX.

Alternatively, you can download a copy of Service to Civvy Street.

General information is also available on the government website in the Service Leavers Guide.

Defence Discount Service

Defence Discount Service provides discounts both online and on the high street for members of the Armed Forces, Veterans and Armed Forces Community. Visit the Defence Discount Service website to apply.

The Unsung Hero Programme

A business start-up programme developed specifically for dependants of the Armed Forces community. Run by Herefordshire's Business Solution Centre. Visit the Unsung Hero Programme website for more details.

Schools and colleges

Use our education pages to find out about our county schools and colleges, together with guidance on admission and extra support.

Employment

Finding a local job

Visit the Hoople Recruitment website for a comprehensive round-up of local vacancies in the public sector.

X-FORCES

X-FORCES provides comprehensive enterprise and business support to service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadets, spouses and families. They offer training, mentoring and funding opportunities for business start-ups. To find out more about their work visit X-FORCES website.

Forces Families Jobs​

A dedicated website for family members of serving personnel seeking training or employment. ​​Visit the Forces Families Jobs website.

Hereford Job Centre Plus

Find your nearest local job centre offices in Herefordshire, including a full list of current vacancies. Your local job centre can administer claims for Jobseeker's Allowance, Incapacity Benefit, Employment and Support Allowance and Income Support.

Forces Recruitment Solutions

Ex-military recruitment specialists. Visit the website at: Forces Recruitment Solutions.

Forward Assist Recruitment

A recruitment service, dedicated to those who have served in the Armed Forces. Visit Forward Assist Recruitment.

Step into Health

Provides a dedicated pathway for the Armed Forces community to access the numerous career opportunities available in the NHS. Visit Step into Health - NHS development and employment opportunities for members of the Armed Forces.

Career Transition Partnership (CTP)

The CTP provides resettlement services for those leaving the Royal Navy, Army, Royal Air Force and Marines. Regardless of time served, all members of the Armed Forces can benefit from CTP support when leaving Service. The partnership also operates as an intermediary service for employers wishing to hire Service leavers. Visit Career Transition Partnership.

Social care and support

For an overview of support available for children and adult social care please visit Herefordshire Council's Social care pages.

Armed Forces healthcare

Find out how the NHS can help if you're in military service or a veteran at NHS Armed Forces healthcare.

WISH

WISH is the wellbeing and signposting online directory for Herefordshire. If you are looking for a service, support group, advice or service for a particular issue this online directory gets you quickly to a local contact.

Housing

Herefordshire Council do not own or manage any homes. All Herefordshire's social housing is owned and managed by housing associations operating in the county. View a full list of housing associations including steps to finding an affordable home.

And finally... if you are unable to find the help you need, please contact your local Armed Forces Covenant Partnership at: hafc@herefordshire.gov.uk

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Despite Covid-19 restricting face to face meetings and drop-ins, we are still here to support our armed forces community, particularly over this difficult time. We are only a phone call away or if you prefer, online via Facebook and email. We've teamed up with other local organisations.

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Member Area Access

Getting Started: How does it work?

There are several stages to the ELC process. Full information is set out in Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822.
) You must be a registered Scheme Member and have accrued sufficient service before submitting an online claim.

There are several stages to the ELC process. Full information is set out in Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822.

2) If you are still serving speak to your Education Staff, or, for Service Leavers contact your SSR Appropriate checks can then be done to issue your account.

4) Finally you must complete your Course Evaluation when requested, further claims cannot be processed until you previous course evaluation has been completed.

4) Finally you must complete your Course Evaluation when requested, further claims cannot be processed until you previous course evaluation has been completed.

Contact us:
0845 3005179

09:00 - 16:00 Mon to Fri

(exc. bank holidays - charges may apply)

elcas@m-assessment.com

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