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Armed Forces Covenant

Rushcliffe Borough Council is committed to supporting armed forces personnel and veterans as part of the Armed Forces Covenant, a scheme which encourages understanding and awareness of the issues affecting veterans and their families within the local community, and promotes better help and support for existing and ex-Armed Forces personnel and their families.

In 2019 Rushcliffe Borough Council was awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Scheme (ERS) Gold Award which is the highest honour for organisations that have signed the Armed Forces Covenant, recognising employers who actively support the Armed Forces Community in their workplace and encourage others to follow their lead. 

More information about the covenant can be found on the Armed Forces Covenant website or email communitydevelopment@rushcliffe.gov.uk 

Help for Armed Forces personnel

The Armed Forces Covenant website has a range of information for regulars, reservists, veterans and their families on how the covenant can support you as well as links to useful websites and national services available.

Local services in Rushcliffe

When you leave the Armed Forces there are some key areas to consider:

  • Housing – Rushcliffe Borough Council provides a range of advice and support including help finding a place to live, benefits and money management - Housing advice and help.
  • Health – There are many ways that you can access local health services. It’s important that you choose the right one to ensure you get the right care, in the right place, first time. Find your nearest GP, Dentist or Optician – NHS Nottingham and Notts Clinical Commissioning Group.

  • Education – Due to multiple postings, children may have to move frequently between schools, and as such, transition arrangements need to be considered.  For details on how to apply for a school place in Rushcliffe – Nottinghamshire County Council Education.

  • Employment – On leaving the armed forces finding employment can be a challenge.  However support and training is available through a range of local sources including Rushcliffe Borough Council Job Fairs, Job Centre Plus, Central College Nottingham, Careers Transition Partnership and The Forces Employment Charity.

  • Royal British Legion - The Royal British Legion provide a wide range of advice and help on all of the above issues for ex-service personnel and their dependants. Visit the Nottinghamshire Royal British Legion web site for details of your nearest branch.

The Service Leaver’s Guide, provided by the MoD, offers detailed information and advice for service personnel who are planning to leave or have left regular service.

The Armed Forces Covenant website provides information about support available to service leavers.

 

Veteran's Visit to Bletchley House - October 2023

On 21 October 2023 there will be chance for veterans, their partners and carers to join a free trip to Bletchley Park, home of the WW2 Code-Breakers. The trip departs from either County Hall, West Bridgford or Castle House, Mansfield (tbc). For further details please email neil.bettison@nottscc.gov.uk by 8 September 2023

Covenant Trust Fund Scheme: Force for Change

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust will award grants of up to £15,000 for community projects that reduce isolation and promote integration in local Armed Forces communities. Find out more on the “Force for Change” programme.

Plans for D-Day 80th Anniversary 2024

The Royal British Legion are searching for D-Day veterans who want to take part in events to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in June 2024 and are calling on veterans, their families and carers to register their interest to take part in the commemorative events for this historic milestone.

Find out further details and complete an interest registration form


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