Additional sources of Covenant training

This webpage provides information about Covenant training packages put together by other organisations.

Herefordshire and Worcestershire e-learning and videos

Herefordshire Council and Worcestershire County Council joined forces, supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, to develop a compact Covenant e-learning programme for local authority staff and councillors. The e-learning programme explains the Councils’ commitment to the Covenant, and how it can be honoured and implemented. It aims to offer overall awareness and how to apply Covenant principles at a local level, across all teams.

The e-learning is available here: E-Learning – The Armed Forces Covenant at a local level

The two councils have also created two short videos to illustrate the groups that make up the Armed Forces community living in Herefordshire and Worcestershire. They also explain each county’s commitment to the Covenant and the important contribution the Armed Forces make to the nation and our local communities.

The videos are available here: Video – The Armed Forces community in Herefordshire and Worcestershire

Warwickshire e-learning

The Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Armed Forces Covenant partnership, supported by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, has developed a programme of e-learning modules focused on particular audiences and needs.

The modules are:

These are aimed at front-line staff who engage with individuals and families on a regular basis, as well as those in leadership roles. The training provides an overview of the unique challenges of Service life, and how staff can help support the Armed Forces community. It will help staff understand and apply the principles of the Covenant at a local level.

It includes sections on:

What the Covenant is
Who the Armed Forces community are and what challenges they face
How the Covenant applies in real-life scenarios

The training also includes additional sources of further information and support, a downloadable list of useful contacts, and a video of a ‘View from the inside’. The aim is that it will help staff understand and apply the principles of the Covenant with confidence.

Housing

A further module is also available:

Housing, Homelessness and the Armed Forces Covenant

This module looks at how the Covenant applies to housing and homelessness. Using case studies, it explains some of the specific needs and issues for current and former service personnel and their families, and how they can be supported. Additionally, it includes information on legislation, sources of support, and housing agencies who work with veterans.

Further information

The modules are available for free for any agency or organisation. For further information, or access to the Housing module, contact Phil Deakin at Warwickshire County Council on afcc@warwickshire.gov.uk

Introduction to the Armed Forces Community for healthcare professionals

The Westminster Centre for Research in Veterans at the University of Chester has produced a programme comprising six videos. This is to educate nurses and healthcare practitioners to deliver optimum care to military veterans and their families, through an understanding and insight into the Armed Forces Community.