JSHAO video transcript
Published 15 June 2020
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Slide 1: what’s important to you? (17 seconds)
When is a good time to start planning for your future? In your 20s or 30s? when you’re married? have children? Or are leaving the services?
The best time is now.
The Joint Service Housing Advice Office is the MODs Tri-Service focal point on Civilian Housing Options and exists to support YOU.
Slide 2: Have you considered (29 seconds)
Have you considered that your entitlement to Service accommodation ends on your last day of service?
You might not have thought about the financial aspects of being in service accommodation as the charges are taken straight from your pay.
Many Service Leavers are left vulnerable because they haven’t considered where they will live.
You may not be thinking about saving for the future or the financial implications of life beyond the Armed Forces however, for some, leaving the Armed Forces may happen earlier than expected.
Slide 3: what is the joint service housing advice office? (25 seconds)
The JSHAO are here to support you from your first day in the services, to your last.
Providing advice and information regarding civilian housing to Service Personnel and their entitled family members. This advice can be at individual level or via our Housing Briefs.
The information that we provide will allow you to make informed decisions and choices, regardless of the point at which you decide to make the transition from service to civilian accommodation.
Slide 4: how can we assist you? (23 seconds)
The Joint Service Housing Office can assist you with information on: 1. Loss of Entitlement (SLA or SFA) 2. Purchasing and Financing your own home 3. Forces Help to Buy and Government Help to Buy Schemes 4. MOD Referral Scheme 5. Private & Social Renting 6. What charity support is available to you 7. Saving Options available
Slide 5: Information we provide (12 seconds)
Home Matters Magazine and further information about the services we provide can be found on our gov.uk web page or via Defence Gateway.
Your entitlement to Service Accommodation ceases on your last day of service.
Early planning is essential!
Slide 6: Contact Information (3.5 seconds)
You can contact us by email or by phone.