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SABRE - SUPPORTING BRITAIN’S RESERVISTS AND EMPLOYERS

Since the start of 2003, over 13,000 Reservists from the Royal Naval Reserve, Territorial Army, Royal Marines Reserve and Royal Auxiliary Air Force have been mobilised to serve in Iraq or Afghanistan.

When a Reservist is mobilised they leave behind not only their family but their job too. Without the support of their civilian employers, it would be very difficult for the men and women who wish to serve their country in this way to train and then to serve on overseas operations.

SaBRE  is a Ministry of Defence campaign, which offers advice to both Reservists and their employers on the rights and obligations associated with the employment of a member of the Volunteer Reserve Force. For example, it is illegal to terminate the employment of a Reservist at any time because he or she has a liability to be mobilised. But, both the Reservist and the employer are able to apply for the mobilisation to be postponed or cancelled.

The SaBRE campaign also actively encourages employers to make the most of the skills and experience their employees gain through service with the Reserve Forces - particularly in areas such as leadership, management, team working, initiative, communication and organisation.

For further advice and information call the SaBRE helpline on 0800 389 5459
or visit www.sabre.mod.uk

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MOD RESETTLEMENT PROCESSES

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Early Service Leavers are those personnel who are either administratively discharged or leave voluntarily with less than four years service. 

Early Service Leavers generally have no access to CTP services but receive a mandatory resettlement brief and interview by a suitable qualified interviewer prior to discharge.  This includes an assessment of the individual’s vulnerability to social exclusion, discussion on accommodation post-discharge and sign-posting to the agencies and organisations that can provide support. 
           
Arrangements will be made to put Early Service Leavers in touch with Jobcentre Plus for employment, the Service leaver has immediate access to the “New Deal” programmes, and, as appropriate the Joint Service Housing Advice Office or the Single Persons’ Accommodation Centre for the Ex-Services (SPACES) and ex-Services charities such as the Royal British Legion and the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen Families Association for accommodation and welfare needs. 

Exceptionally, arrangements for additional support will be made for those Early Service Leavers assessed as vulnerable to social exclusion, which may include limited access to some aspects of CTP provision.

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