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JSP 464 - Ministry of Defence

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As at 13 Jul 12 3C - 1<br />

ANNEX C TO<br />

CHAPTER 3<br />

REVISED POLICY FOR THE OCCUPATION OF SFA BY BEREAVED SPOUSE/CIVIL<br />

PARTNERS FOLLOWING THE DEATH IN SERVICE OF THE SERVICE LICENSEE<br />

PURPOSE<br />

1. The purpose <strong>of</strong> this policy statement is to lay down guidelines for the occupation <strong>of</strong><br />

SFA by bereaved spouse/civil partners and their families following the death in Service <strong>of</strong><br />

the Service Licensee. The policy seeks to recognise that bereaved spouse/civil partners<br />

should have continued entitlement to SFA for a reasonable period to assist them in coming<br />

to terms with their bereavement but, ultimately, that the policy should assist bereaved<br />

spouse/civil partners in transitioning out <strong>of</strong> SFA and integrating back into the civilian<br />

community. In view <strong>of</strong> the sensitivity <strong>of</strong> the issue, this policy has been endorsed at<br />

Ministerial level. 14<br />

UK<br />

2. Following a death in service <strong>of</strong> the Service Licensee, the bereaved spouse/civil<br />

partner should be <strong>of</strong>fered an entitlement to stay in their SFA/SSFA for a 2 year period to<br />

enable them to determine their longer term housing requirements. Retention <strong>of</strong> SFA may<br />

be extended beyond the 2 year period at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the Local Service Commander in<br />

consultation with the respective single Service Housing Colonel, welfare, medical and<br />

educational authorities and DIO Ops Accommodation. The bereaved spouse/civil partner<br />

will pay entitled SFA charges for the Type and Grade <strong>of</strong> SFA occupied (which may be<br />

liable to change as a result <strong>of</strong> a 4 Tier Grading Board and/or the annual AFPRB round).<br />

CILOCT charges may be abated by 25% for single occupancy. The bill for SFA charges<br />

for the first 3 months should be passed to the bereaved spouse via the Visiting Officer.<br />

3. If during the period <strong>of</strong> entitlement DIO Ops Accommodation requires the SFA<br />

occupied by the bereaved spouse/civil partner for upgrade or disposal purposes, or the<br />

lease is terminated on SSFA, it would be appropriate for the bereaved spouse/civil partner<br />

to be provided with alternative SFA/SSFA <strong>of</strong> a similar type at the same location. In these<br />

circumstances the bereaved spouse/civil partner would be entitled to relocation at public<br />

expense, consisting <strong>of</strong> furniture removal expenses and the appropriate rate <strong>of</strong> Disturbance<br />

Allowance.<br />

4. If during the period <strong>of</strong> entitlement the bereaved spouse/civil partner indicates that<br />

they wish to move closer to the home <strong>of</strong> an immediate member <strong>of</strong> their family or their<br />

child’s school, the bereaved spouse/civil partner is entitled to one relocation at public<br />

expense within 12 months <strong>of</strong> the date <strong>of</strong> bereavement, consisting <strong>of</strong> furniture removal<br />

expenses and the appropriate rate <strong>of</strong> Disturbance Allowance. The 12 month period may<br />

be extended at the discretion <strong>of</strong> the Local Service Commander in consultation with the<br />

respective single Service Housing Colonel, welfare, medical and educational authorities<br />

and DIO Ops Accommodation. DIO Ops Accommodation is to provide the bereaved<br />

spouse/civil partner with SFA/SSFA within a radius <strong>of</strong> up to 50 miles <strong>of</strong> their family<br />

member or their child’s school and continued occupation <strong>of</strong> that SFA at entitled rates. DIO<br />

Ops Accommodation is to deal with each application on case by case basis and subject to<br />

the availability <strong>of</strong> housing always attempt to provide SFA/SSFA as close as possible to the<br />

preferred location.<br />

14 APS/S<strong>of</strong>S note to MA/DCDS(Pers) reference MSU 10/8/3C dated 13 Apr 05 refers.

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