Hertfordshire Armed Forces Covenant e-Learning
The following free eLearning modules are available to help you understand more about the Armed Forces Covenant and its impact. These modules are designed to provide insights into the Armed Forces Community and how the Covenant supports them. The first two courses are overviews of the Armed Forces Covenant and the Covenant Duty while the second two go into more depth in each topic of health and housing.
Armed Forces Covenant – An Introduction
This introductory module explains the basics of the Armed Forces Covenant, its purpose, and its implementation in Hertfordshire. It should take about 20 minutes to complete and covers:
- Who the Armed Forces Community are and the challenges they face.
- The role of the Armed Forces.
- How the Armed Forces Covenant supports personnel, veterans, and their families and how it works in Hertfordshire.
- Issues around health, housing, and education related to the Covenant Duty.
Armed Forces Covenant and Covenant Duty Overview for Customer-Facing Staff
This in-depth module is designed for public sector employees and organizations supporting the Armed Forces Community. It includes:
- Insights into Service life and culture.
- Video testimonials from those who served and their families.
- Case studies on applying the Covenant Duty in Education, Housing, and Healthcare.
- Practical ways to support the Armed Forces Community.
The Armed Forces Covenant and Covenant Duty Explained: Health
This e-learning module is designed for anyone working within the NHS, Local Authorities, or other organisations who need to understand the Armed Forces Covenant Duty and its application within healthcare. It is also suitable for those involved in commissioning or delivering health services. Participants are encouraged to complete the introductory course on the Armed Forces Covenant beforehand. By the end of this module, learners will be able to describe the Covenant and its Duty, understand the concept of ‘due regard’, list good practice principles, apply these principles within their roles, and improve support and services for the Armed Forces community.
The Armed Forces Covenant and Covenant Duty Explained: Housing
This e-learning module is designed to help individuals and organisations understand the Armed Forces Covenant Duty and its implications for their roles, particularly within Housing and Homelessness. Open to anyone working within the public sector or other relevant organisations across Great Britain and Northern Ireland, it is suitable for all roles, including leadership, policy making, and operational management. Participants will learn to describe the Covenant and its Duty, understand the concept of ‘due regard’, and apply good practice principles within their organisations. The course includes explanations, case studies, and practical applications, with a prerequisite introductory module available.
These modules have been developed by Warwickshire County Council on behalf of Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire Armed Forces Covenant Partnership with funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. Additional information about the Covenant in Hertfordshire has been written and included by Hertfordshire County Council.
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