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Consultation launched: National Insurance Contributions holiday for employers that hire veterans

by 24th July 2020

The Government is seeking views about a National Insurance Contributions (NICs) holiday for employers who hire former members of the UK regular Armed Forces. In particular they are encouraging contributions from employers of veterans, software providers and accountants about the scheme’s implementation. Securing successful employment is one of the fundamental elements which allow those who have served in the Armed Forces to make…

Employer Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Veterans

Armed Forces Week 2020

by 7th July 2020

Armed Forces Week from 22nd – 27th June was a chance to celebrate our Armed Forces and the role they play in protecting the UK both at home and overseas. The week not only celebrated serving personnel, both regular and reserve, but also those who make up the wider Armed Forces community including veterans, military spouses, cadets and cadet force adult volunteers. Due…

Armed Forces Covenant, Armed Forces Week, Cadets, Employer Engagement, Latest News, Regular Forces, Reserve Forces, ...

Cadets stage first virtual exercise

by 1st July 2020

Undoubtedly it has been a tough time for parents and their children as they struggle with ideas to keep themselves active, engaged and occupied over the weeks of lockdown across the UK. However, for one weekend that all changed with the first virtual exercise being held by Hereford and Worcester Army Cadet Force (HW ACF) across all of its 20 detachments. To keep…

Cadets, Latest News

Worcestershire hospitals give thanks to the military by signing the Armed Forces Covenant

by 30th June 2020

On Armed Forces Day 2020 Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust formally thanked the military for their support during Covid-19 and made a national pledge to veterans, serving personnel and their families by signing the Armed Forces Covenant. In a ‘virtual’ ceremony, Trust Chief Executive Matthew Hopkins and Chairman Sir David Nicholson signed the declaration alongside Colonel Damian Griffin TD, Commanding Officer 202 Field…

Armed Forces Covenant, Armed Forces Week, Employer Engagement, Latest News

Herefordshire cadets appointed to prestigious roles

by 29th June 2020

Earlier in the year prior to the suspension of face-to-face activities for our cadet forces and lockdown measures being imposed, one of this year’s planned Lord Lieutenants’ Awards ceremonies took place in Herefordshire. Each year the Lord Lieutenant for each county appoints several cadets to become the Lord Lieutenants’ Cadets for that particular year.  These are drawn from the Sea Cadet Corps, Royal…

Cadets, Latest News, West Midland RFCA

Meet Ross-on-Wye and Monmouth Sea Cadets

by 26th June 2020

The Sea Cadet Corps is a youth organisation that gives young people the opportunity to have nautical themed adventures, learn an array of skills and take part in a vast range of activities. These activities can include sailing, canoeing, rowing, windsurfing, rock climbing, engineering, music and cookery.  The Sea Cadets aims to encourage good citizenship, provide worthwhile qualifications (including the Duke of Edinburgh…

Armed Forces Week, Cadets, Latest News

Meet AJ Case Management’s former Armed Forces employees

by 25th June 2020

AJ Case Management provide services to clients and their families who have suffered life changing accidents, which have left them with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioural changes. The organisation recognises and values the skills that veterans and Reservists can bring to the workforce, and in their growing team they have employed several staff members who are former service personnel.  Two of their employees,…

Armed Forces Covenant, Armed Forces Week, Employer Engagement, Veterans

Royal Naval Reservist encourages others to follow in his footsteps

by 24th June 2020

A Royal Naval Reservist is encouraging other service leavers to consider a career with the Reserve Forces. Simon Richards works for Atheniem, an independent Tactical Data Link and C4I consultancy and training organisation who specialise in providing operational and technical support.  After leaving the Royal Navy and starting his new civilian career with Atheniem, he took the plunge and applied to join the…

Armed Forces Week, Employer Engagement, Latest News, Reserve Forces, Veterans

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