Career Transition Partnership
Are running a

Resettlement & Employment Fair
UK & Germany

Tuesday
16 March
10:00

Stadtpark Schützenhof Herford Stiftbergstr. 2;
32049 Herford

This big Resettlement & Employment Fair is for all Service leavers settling in UK or Germany!

Have a chat with over 60 national and international employers, training providers, supporting agencies and institutions.
Meet people with similar plans and ideas and start networking.

All welcome
If you are in resettlement, thinking about resettlement, or due to leave the military within the next few years,
this event should not be missed!
And…bring your spouse/partner.

For more information (UK) please contact:
Mandie Graham +49 5221 995 3173     mgraham@ctp.org.uk

For more information (Germany) please contact:
Andrea Uemann +49 5221 995 3675     AUemann@ctp.org.uk
Anne Schedding +49 5221 995 3895     rfeagermany@ctp.org.uk

GOOD NAAFI NEWS!

The German authorities have agreed that British Veterans will be able to shop in the Naafi for non-rationed items.  This HQ is in consultation with the Naafi regarding the process.  More information will follow when available.  In the mean time, you will still be able to buys items for immediate personal consumption on the premises in NAAFI facilities such as cafes, shops and Pay As You Dine restaurants. (Jan 2010)

A new package of measures was announced on 11 Jan 2010 to support Service personnel who have received serious injuries whilst on active service.
 
This will not change the situation too much for veterans in UK or Germany.  British veterans in UK have universal access to the NHS.  For British Veterans living in Germany, Healthcare is provided through the German Healthcare system via Krankenkässe, e.g. AOK (or another health insurance provider).  This is either in conjunction with the employer or managed individually.  The standard of treatment in Germany is similar to that provided in the UK. 

This new announcement is aimed at all veterans and in particular to treatment by the NHS.  Those Service Personnel who leave the forces due to injury attributable to Service, or who have an injury attributable to Service on discharge that is eligible for a War Pension, or veterans who are already War Pensioners should continue to receive priority care under the NHS.

Germany based War Pension Veterans concerned about aspects of their clinical care management should make contact with their respective British Consulate Hamburg or Dusseldorf at the addresses below:

Want to give your support?

There are several organisations and groups petitioning for improvements to Veterans’ benefits.  You may like to browse the following site for petitions which are championing the Veterans’ cause.

In Western Europe, trained staff and volunteers work for the independent charity Victim Support to offer information, emotional support and practical help to people affected by a range of crimes.

Many victims of crime find relief in talking to an outsider about their experience. 
Victim Support Western Europe welcomes new volunteers; no experience is necessary as full training is given.  You should have good listening skills, understanding and get on with people of all ages, cultures and backgrounds.  As a volunteer you will get to meet new people and have the satisfaction of learning to deal with issues you may not have experienced before.  Hours are completely flexible and you can do as many or as few as you wish

Opening times –
Mon-Thur:  08.30 - 16.00
Fri :  08.30 -13.00
Tel:  05241 84 2958
E-mail:  royal@alibs.detsa.co.uk

www.rbl-gt.de

Please note that this website is currently being built so come back regulary to check out the changes!

SSAFA Germany

The SSAFA Office in Germany is temporarily closed. The Welfare team in London should be contacted in the meantime: Tel: 0044 207 403 8783

When Dragons Flew - 1st Bn The Border Regiment 1939 - 1945

Click the title for a flyer for the recently published 2nd edition of our book about 1st Battalion The Border Regiment who were glider borne in WW2 after their withdrawal through Dunkirk.  All proceeds from the sale of this book are going to the diminishing number of veterans from this Regt.

Reunions

WHAT’S ON

HERFORD

Jan 22: RRC Herford: German Language Courses Information
Contact auemann@ctp.org.uk or ring 05221 995 3675

Mar 16: Stadtpark Schützenhof,Herford
Contact: mgraham@ctp.org.uk or ring 05221 995 3173