Preston: Millward Autocare - 20% Military Discount

LOCAL DISCOUNT - 20% MILITARY DISCOUNT
MILLWARDS AUTOCARE
249-253 Tag Lane
Ingol
Preston
Lancashire
PR2 3TY
Tel: 07541 572 217
Message from Andrew Kirkham (Director)
Myself and my business partner Matthew have recently opened a local Garage which specialises in MOT, Diagnostics, Servicing and Repairs.
I come from a military background myself, so I understand the importance of ensuring that there are good reliable systems in place in times when dependants are deployed overseas or on exercise away from loved ones.
Vehicles are a critical part of all our lives and when they go wrong they can be a real hindrance.
We would like to support the Military community in a way which allows us to be a safe, reliable and effective service in those times of need, along with ensuring the long term safe maintenance of your vehicles.
We participate in the Defence Discount Service and Blue light service for 20% discount, with that, we will honour 20%, if your partner is within the MOD.
For further information about our company see links below:
Our website is: https://www.millwardsautocare.co.uk/
Our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/millwards.autocare

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Catterick: Sure Recovery

 

Bridlington: Military Assistance and Social Hub

 

Launch of new Military SPO business directory

Search our directory and find the military spouse, partner & other-half owned business you are looking for!

 findamilspo.co.uk

Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline (SDAFMH)

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Scotland's Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is available 24/7 for anyone affected by Domestic Abuse or Forced Marriage. We also have a webchat if phoning doesn't feel safe for you.

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Fife: NHS Fife, Domestic violence

Domestic violence can happen to anyone. Don't suffer in silence; support is always available. If you live in Fife, you can call:

👉Fife Women's Aid - FWA 0808 802 5555
👉KASP befrienders 01592 644217
👉Refuge 0800 2000 247

In immediate danger? Phone 999.

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TogetherAll

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Togetherall, (formerly Big White Wall), is available 24/7 and monitored by trained mental health professionals. A safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively and learn how to manage your mental health.

Within Togetherall, members are anonymous, so no one will know you’re using it unless you tell them. Most members report feeling better and more able to cope as a result of using the service and because it’s available 24/7, nearly 70% use Togetherall outside of normal working hours.

· A community where members are anonymous to each other, they can share how they are feeling and support each other

· Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

· Clinically managed with trained professionals available 24/7/365 to keep the community safe

· Self-assessments and recommended resources

· Creative tools to help express how you’re feeling

· Wide range of self-guided courses to do at your own pace

Available for free to all serving personnel, veterans and their family members (aged 16+). Just visit Togetherall.com armed forces

TogetherAll

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Togetherall, (formerly Big White Wall), is available 24/7 and monitored by trained mental health professionals. A safe place online to get things off your chest, have conversations, express yourself creatively and learn how to manage your mental health.

Within Togetherall, members are anonymous, so no one will know you’re using it unless you tell them. Most members report feeling better and more able to cope as a result of using the service and because it’s available 24/7, nearly 70% use Togetherall outside of normal working hours.

· A community where members are anonymous to each other, they can share how they are feeling and support each other

· Access 24 hours a day, 365 days a year

· Clinically managed with trained professionals available 24/7/365 to keep the community safe

· Self-assessments and recommended resources

· Creative tools to help express how you’re feeling

· Wide range of self-guided courses to do at your own pace

Available for free to all serving personnel, veterans and their family members (aged 16+). Just visit Togetherall.com armed forces

Chester: Apply For Jobs in Social Care

Do what you can to help the ones who need it most. Change a life and #StepInToSocialCare. Discover the roles at:  https://www.carejobsnw.co.uk/

Weeton: Wives Fitness Session - every Monday morning

Scotland: NHS Fife

All children in Scotland aged 2 years and over can get vaccinated against flu using a simple, pain-free nasal spray.

Not only does the vaccine help protect the child against flu, it also reduces the risk of passing the virus to others.

To find out more about flu vaccination, please visit:
📱 www.nhsinform.scot/flu-vaccine

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MOD Drinkaware Campaign

NHS Scotland: How does your weekly drinking add up?

It's recommended that you don't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread out over at least 3 days, to keep the risks from alcohol low. This is the same for both men and women.

But what does that look like for you?

Sticking to a maximum of 14 units of alcohol per week can reduce the risk of health issues, such as breast, mouth and throat cancer. 

Find out how your drinking adds up at count14.scot 

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MOD Drinkaware Campaign

Veterans - do you know about the Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme?

There are 2.2 million Armed Forces veterans in England. We are proud to support the RCGP’s Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme, enabling practices to deliver the best possible care and treatment to patients who have served in the Armed Forces. It’s part of the health commitments enshrined in the Armed Forces Covenant.

Veteran Friendly GP practices have a specially trained clinical lead for veterans’ health and support veteran patients to access dedicated health services. Nearly 1,100 practices are now Veteran Friendly accredited through the scheme run by the Royal College of General Practitioners in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement.

To find out more about the Veteran Friendly Practices accreditation scheme, visit www.rcgp.org.uk/veterans

Calling all UK GP practices: are you part of the Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme?

There are 2.2 million Armed Forces veterans in England. Studies suggest veterans may be less likely to seek help if they feel their healthcare professional won’t understand their health needs.

The Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme supports practices to deliver the best possible care and treatment for patients who have served in the Armed Forces. It also provides important reassurance to veterans that a practice understands their specific health needs and can support them.

Nearly 1,100 GP practices are now accredited through this scheme and the simple process starts with the completion of a short form.

The Veteran Friendly GP Practice accreditation scheme is run by the Royal College of General Practitioners in partnership with NHS England and NHS Improvement. Find out more at rcgp.org.uk/veterans

Armed Forces Healthcare briefing, Nov 2021

 

To read the full Briefing notes, Click Here

F is For Finance

E is for Education

 

NHS Scotland: How does your weekly drinking add up?

It's recommended that you don't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread out over at least 3 days, to keep the risks from alcohol low. This is the same for both men and women.

But what does that look like for you?

Whether you’re into craft beer, a fruity cider fan or prefer a lager, it’s important to know how those units can add up. Whatever your choice, drinking six pints equals the recommended weekly limit of 14 units. 

Find out more at count14.scot

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MOD Drinkaware Campaign

 

Grief Works App Launched Today

The Charity for Civil Servants are now able to provide all civil servants, past and present, with access to Grief Works - an app that can help manage experiences of grief.

Click HERE to download the App​

Family Lives - Supporting Families

 

Need to talk to someone about family life?

People contact Family Lives about stages of a child's development, issues with schools, and parenting/relationship support. Family Lives also respond when life becomes more complicated and provide support around family breakdown, aggression in the home, bullying, teenage risky behaviour and mental health concerns of both parents and their children.​

You can talk to Family Lives over the phone, via email or online from your phone, tablet or laptop. This service is free and confidential.

https://www.familylives.org.uk

MOD Drinkaware Campaign

Scotland: Forces Families Jobs, Fife Council join FFJ

Fife Council join Forces Families Jobs.

To search for jobs in your area click on links below:

Fife

Moray

Inverness, Highlands

To find out more about the opportunities that they are offering to the military families’ community, visit www.forcesfamiliesjobs.co.uk.

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MOD Drinkaware Campaign

Poppy Scotland: Employability Course - Advance to Work

Our brand-new employability course – Advance to Work – is a fully funded 5-day residential course. If you’re a veteran the course can help you: identify and effectively communicate your skills and abilities; set employment goals; understand the job market; learn how to write an impactful CV, cover letter and job application; and much more!
For more information on the course, or to apply, email gethelp@poppyscotland.org.uk or give us a call on 0131 550 1557

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MOD Drinkaware Campaign

Domestic Abuse Help for Non-English Speakers

​On the 28 Oct 21, the Home Office added new translations of the guidance on how to get help on the Gov.uk Website. If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic abuse.  Translations of the page have been added in Arabic, Bangla, Chinese, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Italian, Persian, Polish, Punjabi, Romanian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Urdu and Welsh. The guidance covers how to recognise domestic abuse, get help and support and how to check whether someone has an abusive past.

Blackpool: NAAFI break every Wednesday at the Corner Flag, Bloomfield Road

Blackpool FC Community Trust are hosting a range of programmes aimed at those connected to the armed forces.  From coffee mornings, to 5-a-side football, and even a veteran’s gardening club, the team are hoping to give veterans the chance to engage with other members of the community, and rediscover the unique camaraderie of serving soldiers.

For more information about what activities are on offer, visit ⇢ bit.ly/armed-forces1

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Leuchars Station Medical Facility change to closing hours

Due to unavoidable staffing issues, Leuchars Medical Facility is changing its operating hours.
As of Monday 15th November, the Medical Facility will be closing at 1630. We will continue to offer clinical cover up until 1800, as we do now. This clinical cover will be accessible via the duty telephone only, and will be for urgent clinical presentations that cannot wait until the next day.

What does this change mean?
💠 There will no longer be access to the facility for collections of paperwork or prescriptions during 1630 – 1800
💠 There will no longer be access to the facility for walk-in enquiries or telephone enquiries during 1630 – 1800
💠 All calls will be directed to an answer machine message, providing advice to the caller

More information about prescription collection times to follow!

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Hadleigh - catch up, coffee & craft fun

 

Scotland: Veterans Housing Scotland

Veterans Housing Scotland has over 100 years’ experience in providing homes for Veterans in Scotland who are disabled.

We are incredibly proud of our history and the service we have provided to those who have served their country. We are equally excited about our future and how we as a charity will continue to work with and support members of the Veterans Housing Scotland family.

To find out more go to 👉 www.vhscot.org.uk

Scotland: Enquire, know your rights!

In Scotland, parents and carers have rights under additional support for learning law.

Find out more about your right to share your views and be involved in decisions about your child’s education – download our short information sheet - http://ow.ly/I92P50GKwBB

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D Is For Deployment

 

C is for Childcare

Chester: Churches Together In Upton - Coffee Morning 2nd & 4th Thursday - United Reformed Church, Upton

Upton United Reformed Church, 44 Heath Road, Upton by Chester, CH2 1HX.

Chester: Care Giver Employment Vacancies at Home Instead

FirstLight Trust - Supporting veterans locally

Café Hubs

A warm welcome for veterans and the public alike

From cappuccinos to americanos, our Café Hubs across the UK offer proper coffee at a reasonable price. We also serve delicious home-made cakes, scones, teas and soft drinks. Our suppliers include Yorkshire Tea and Redemption Roasters.

We are dog-friendly and Wifi-free. There’s no background music – just the sound of friends chatting, laughter and good humoured banter.

All monies raised through our Café Hubs go towards helping former Emergency Service and Armed Forces personnel back on their feet.

Find your local Cafe Hub HERE

The Queen's Green Canopy

A unique tree planting initiative launching to celebrate Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Visit http://queensgreencanopy.org to get involved.

Fife: Scottish Association for Mental Health SAMH Mental Health Drop In

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East Riding of Yorkshire: Visit East Yorkshire

 

Explore East Yorkshire from scenic seafront strolls, gardens, trails and challenging routes. Log on at Visit East Yorkshire 

Leuchars: Howe of Fife R.F.C. are recruiting players

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Howe of Fife RFC are recruiting new players at all age groups; U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18.
Try something new? Come give rugby a try!!
Everyone is welcome at Howe Of Fife RFC
Further information can be found on the poster above 👆

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East Riding - Get help to buy food and milk

 Get help to buy food and milk

Chester: Cheshire West & Chester Council Launch New High Street App to Promote Local Spend & Support Local Business

Cheshire West and Chester Council has launched a new partnership with multi award winning app LoyalFree, as part of the area’s recovery plan from Covid-19. The region has become the newest area in the UK to launch the LoyalFree app, a place promotion app designed to boost footfall and sales in the area by encouraging consumers to shop local safely.

Further details HERE