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Do you consent to Forces Children Scotland using your responses to co-develop resources that will be available from its website to assist families leaving the armed forces to prepare for financial matters on Civvy Street?We may also use your responses on our website for media and future consultation responses. At all times, we will maintain strict confidentiality and protect identities.
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Are you a veteran of the UK Armed Forces?If not, thank you for taking the time to fill in our survey, but this form is only for UK Armed Forces Veterans.
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How prepared did you feel about financial matters on Civvy Street when you left the armed forces?This can relate to personal research conducted as well as any support received from the military before leaving.
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Based on the list below, please tick the topics you felt you needed to know more about before you left the armed forces.This will help us to focus on specific topics to cover within our resources and much more.
Mortgages
Energy Bills
Credit Cards
Council Tax
Home Insurance
Car Insurance
Renting
Pensions
Invesments
PAYE
National Insurance
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If you are comfortable doing so, please share any specific challenges you experienced when it came to managing finances on Civvy Street? This can relate to anything from mortgages, credit cards, energy bills, etc. Please share whatever you are comfortable doing so.
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Were you aware of support from charities and other organisations that provided help to overcome the challenges mentioned on Civvy Street?We're keen to learn about the support you received. Moreover, if you weren't aware of available support, what more could have done to raise awareness so you knew who to turn to when experiencing financial challenges?
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What advice would you give to families leaving the armed forces today, when it comes to being financially savvy in civilian life?Ideally, please provide your top three tips so families leaving the armed forces can learn from your lived experience.
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Is there anything else you would like to tell us?We're very keen to provide an opportunity for you to share further personal thoughts on the topic of getting prepared for financial matters on Civvy Street.
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