Defence continues to liaise with the Home Office in order to understand how this will impact Service Personnel (Officers and Soldiers) and their families, and further information will be provided once more details are known.
December 22, 2023
Minimum Income Requirement - incremental approach to new threshold amount
Defence continues to liaise with the Home Office in order to understand how this will impact Service Personnel (Officers and Soldiers) and their families, and further information will be provided once more details are known.
December 18, 2023
December 13, 2023
Wiltshire: Domestic abuse support in Wiltshire
Further information about the signs of domestic abuse, as well as details of supportive organisations, can be found on the Wiltshire Council website here.
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE
Dundee: Olympia, Dundee's biggest leisure and swimming centre, will re-open to the public from 18 December 2023.
Find out more at https://www.leisureandculturedundee.com
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
December 12, 2023
Scotland: Police Scotland - After Dark, home security advice
Housebreaking can be a traumatic experience.
Simple crime prevention measures can greatly reduce the chances of your home being targeted.
Click on image above to read Police Scotland advice on home security after dark 👆
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
A guide to preventing condensation, damp and mould in SFA
Please click the image above to view this helpful guide online
December 6, 2023
Lichfield: Midweek Children's Football - DMS Whittington Astroturf
Why not come and join us? First session is FREE!
17.15-18:15 at DMS Whittington, WS14 9PY
Wildcats - For girls aged 4-14
Soccer Centre - For boys and girls aged 4-11
Both only £3!
No need to book just turn up and join in with the football fun! Want to know more? You can do so by getting in touch or visit whittington-sc.co.uk
Information sourced by: Central HIVE Hub
December 4, 2023
West Midlands: Telford & Wrekin Healthy Telford - Walks
Healthy Telford have a great selection of free outdoor walks, events and more in our beautiful parks and green spaces for you enjoy in December, click on the links below for more info;
7 Dec Lawley Men’s walking group https://orlo.uk/ZryD6
9 Dec A Stroll Around Lilleshall https://orlo.uk/jfeYz
9 Dec Conservation work Homer Lake https://orlo.uk/vbvXH
9 Dec Nordic walking Lilleshall https://orlo.uk/HBfgL
13 Dec Lawley History Trail walk https://orlo.uk/CIGQM
19 December Christmas Glow Ride https://orlo.uk/Wq6PF
21 Dec Lawley Men’s walking group https://orlo.uk/6DGYF
27 Dec Winter walk https://orlo.uk/Wuj0o
30 Dec Telford Coronation Walk, celebration event https://orlo.uk/imkYx
For all walks and activities please wear appropriate footwear and outdoor clothing.https://healthytelford.com/green-spaces-are-go/
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
December 1, 2023
Cottesmore: Total Triage - New contact Number for sick parade
To improve access to the sick parade/same day appointments the Med Centre will be running Total Triage from Monday 4 December 2023.
There will be a dedicated telephone number for Total Triage which will be covered from 0800-10.00hrs Monday to Friday.
Patients will also have the option to text in for sick parade/urgent appointments. They can text in at any time but the texts will only be read between 0800-1000hrs and the appropriate clinician will then call the patient back for triage.
The main telephone number remains the same and will be for routine enquiries.
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
November 30, 2023
Scotland: Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16
You can apply for the payment of £100 every 4 weeks if you - get Universal Credit, tax credits or other qualifying benefits - have a child or children aged under 16.
If you already get Scottish Child Payment for your child under 6 then you do not need to reapply.
Find out more about Scottish Child Payment and other benefits you may be entitled to at
If you already get Scottish Child Payment for your child under 6 then you do not need to reapply.
If you’ve older children you can add them to your existing Scottish Child Payment.
Find out more about Scottish Child Payment and other benefits you may be entitled to at
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 29, 2023
Wiltshire: New 'All Together' pages provide one stop shop of family help and advice in Wiltshire
Children, young people and families can have access to a wide range of information, advice and support as a new online platform goes live this week.
All Together is a new set of pages which provide a one stop shop of information from a range of key partners so that children, young people and families, as well as those working with them, can quickly and easily access information about things to do, places to go and who to talk to if they need support.
The pages are a precursor to the Family Hubs model which will be rolled out across Wiltshire in April 2024 ensuring support and advice is available from 0 – 18 years and 0 – 25 for those with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities.
The pages will enable access to information on a range of topics including:
- Support for parents and carers including parenting tips and advice and financial support
- Information for families on events and activities in their local area
- Advice for young people on emotional wellbeing
- Support for those with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities
Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's
November 28, 2023
Argyll and Bute: Welcoming our Armed Forces - Argyll and Bute Council Education Service
To read the booklet click on the image above 👆
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 27, 2023
Scotland: Drive to improve awareness of veterans’ health needs goes nationwide - Scottish Government
The General Practice Armed Forces and Veterans Recognition Scheme is now open to GP surgeries across Scotland following a successful pilot.
The scheme provides easy access training materials for GPs to help increase understanding of veterans’ needs and the range of healthcare support that can be provided. The specific issues faced by veterans and Armed Forces families will also set out in clinical case studies to help improve understanding among GPs.
For more information 👉 New scheme to improve healthcare for veterans - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 24, 2023
ManKind Initiative ACORN Recovery Programme for male survivors of domestic abuse
ACORN is a 9 week online course that is delivered via Zoom for 90 minutes each week for male survivors of domestic abuse. The course is designed to help men recover from their experiences, understand the impact upon their children and work towards healthy and respectful relationships in the future.
Each course can take ten men and is free for them to attend because it is funded by The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for men who are currently serving in the British Armed Forces or veterans.
If you think you might benefit from this course please self-refer using the forms below or contact ManKind for more information - click here to visit their website
November 22, 2023
Lyneham: Yoga & Mindfulness for kids at Lyneham Church Hall
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Please contact Sonia for more details
Information provided by Lyneham HIVE
DWP Conversational Platform
Conversational Platform is a new technology being introduced onto the Universal Credit telephony channel. From early December 2023 when customers call Universal Credit, their call may be routed through the new technology, whereby the DWP Virtual Agent will ask the customer why they are calling and will then tailor the response based on what the customer says.
Please click the image above for further details.
November 21, 2023
Kinloss: Bumps, Babies Toddlers at Cumming Hall
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 20, 2023
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund
The Major Capital Grants programme is the latest programme to launch under the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund.
More information is available HERE.
November 17, 2023
MOD bullying, harassment and discrimination helpline
November 16, 2023
Staffordshire: Armed Forces Community Network - Veteran Coffee & Support mornings - Every Wednesday at Stafford Leisure Centre
Information provided by Lichfield HIVE
November 15, 2023
November 13, 2023
Moray: Directory of Services for Children with Disabilities in Moray
To access the Directory of Services for Children with Disabilities, this document is updated regularly please click on the image above 👆
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau Empower Project, cost of living assistance
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
November 10, 2023
Leuchars: Station announcement for SFA residents
To All SFA Residents. If you reside in SFA, reporting processes for any tenancy and/or anti-social behaviour issues/concerns are:
Tenancy Issues. Pinnacle: https://www.pinnacleservicefamilies.co.uk/contact-us/
Anti-Social Behaviour. Police Scotland: https://www.scotland.police.uk/contact-us/
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Widening Accommodation Entitlement Limited Locations (WAE(LL)) now including NEW allowances
If you are being posted to one of the limited locations click this link to find out more: Widening Accommodation Entitlement (Limited Locations) Including NEW Allowances (office.com)
November 9, 2023
'Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust' Awarded to Sunny Days Children's Nursery Lyneham
Sunny Days Children’s Nursery Lyneham is delighted to have been awarded £68,000 in funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust’s AF3 EYP programme for 2022/23.
This money will be put towards a total garden transformation at our Lyneham nursery and preschool.Fiona Webb, Director of Sunny Days Children’s Nursery says: “We are delighted with the funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust. We have started to work in partnership with Timotay Playscapes to transform the current outdoor space to create a specialised outdoor learning environment.”
Fiona continues: “The space will be designed using different zones, creating a unique, inclusive, sensory-rich, and challenging outdoor provision accessible for all learners regardless of individual need and disability. The new space will provide an all-weather solution, accessible for all learners. The objective of this project is to create a unique, inclusive, sensory-rich, and challenging outdoor provision, accessible for all learners, to be used as an extension to the school’s curriculum.”
November 2, 2023
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - new fund to support Veterans’ and their families’ employability
Under this new Fund, the Trust will award grants on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) towards projects that help Veterans, and their families achieve recognised qualifications, which help them access employment that matches their skills and interests.
It will do this by supporting experienced organisations which can create and promote opportunities for Veterans and their families looking to enter employment. This includes those already in employment who aspire to progress in their careers, to acquire, or work towards acquiring, supplementary qualifications, technical training and skills.
October 30, 2023
October 27, 2023
Wiltshire: Worrying about money? Support is available in Wiltshire
Other resources available include:
Wiltshire Council - supporting you through the rising cost of living
Community Food Providers in Wiltshire
Citizens Advice WiltshireBlue Cross Pet Food Banks (other local options may be available in your nearest town or village - please check local Facebook groups)
Please note that those living in SFA will not able to utilise all of the support on offer. For example if your heating system is broken or faulty, please contact Pinnacle to report the issue
Information provided by Colerne and Lyneham HIVE's
October 19, 2023
Historic Royal Palaces - £1 tickets for those on Universal Credit or other named benefits
From 21 October 2023, £1 tickets for a day visit to the Tower of London, Hampton Court Palace and Kensington Palace will be available to anyone in receipt of the following:
- Universal Credit
- Working Tax Credit
- Child Tax Credit
- Pension Credit
- Employment and Support Allowance
- Income Support
- Jobseeker’s Allowance
You can claim £1 tickets for up to six people per household. Only one person per household needs to show supporting documents.
Find out more at https://www.hrp.org.uk/one-pound-tickets/#gs.74u117
October 17, 2023
Chester: Employment Directions by IPS (Individual Placement Support)
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
October 15, 2023
Stockport: Ex- Forces Park Brunch Meet Up every Tuesday
Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE
October 13, 2023
Shropshire: Shrewsbury Town FC - Free Ticket for Serving Military Personnel
Serving military personnel can be issued with a free ticket for EFL League matches.
Personnel will need a supporter number which can be gained here:-
www.shrewstickets.com/PagesPublic/Profile/Registration.aspx
When applying for the first ticket, Shrewsbury Town FC will need to see the Military ID so it can be added to your account.
It's one ticket per Military ID for each home fixture.
If you have any questions or need to contact the Ticket Office, email tickets@shrewsburytown.co.uk or call 01743 273943
Information provided by Lichfield HIVE
October 12, 2023
October 11, 2023
Lichfield: Andysman Club Lichfield Suicide Prevention
#ITSOKAYTOTALK
Information provided by: Lichfield HIVE
October 10, 2023
Guardbridge: Fife Council, 7 Habits for Families, personal development program to learn new skills Fri 27th Oct
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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Moray: CAB Moray now have a designated adviser to assist with the cost of living.
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Are you struggling with the cost of living? Need a benefit check? Have utility issues? These are only a few things we can assist you with and, if the answer is yes, then drop in and see us during our bureau opening hours. We're here to help.🤝
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
October 9, 2023
Moray: The Parent Project - for parents or carers of children aged 11+
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