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April 28, 2023

Colchester: Mersea Island Museum

For more details visit www.merseamuseum.org.uk

Mersea Museum
12 High Street
Mersea Island
Colchester
CO5 8QD

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Colchester: Saturday Household Drop Off Service

Saturday household drop-off service allows you to drop off small loads of household items for us to take away.

For more information visit www.colchester.gov.uk

Information provided by Colchester HIVE

Help for households and cost of living payments

 

QR codes should be scanned from a personal non-MOD device only

Please click the following link for further information: Cost of Living Payments 2023 to 2024 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

April 27, 2023

Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy & Action Plan


The Armed Forces Suicide Prevention Strategy and Action Plan has been published today, demonstrating Defence's commitment to reduce suicide in the Armed Forces and provide support to those affected by it.

The Strategy establishes eight focus areas: Understand high risk groups within the Armed Forces
Educate the Armed Forces about suicide and its prevention

Enable individual resilience and support personal needs
Enable safe military environments
Enhance organisational management of those at risk
Enable access to support for those at risk
Develop accessible postvention support
Improve organisational learning

To read the full Strategy and Action Plan, please click HERE​


 

Gillingham: New 'Drop-In Hoop into Basketball' at Medway Park Leisure Centre

 


New 'Hoop into Basketball'

Drop-in to our basketball session with Kent Crusaders Basketball club.

Medway Park Sports Centre, Gillingham.

Every Monday (excludes bank holidays and school holidays)5.30pm to 6.30pm (under 10s, ages 7 years to 9 years)

6.30pm to 7.30pm (under 12s, ages 10 years to 12 years)

7.30pm to 8.30pm (under 16s, ages 13 years to 16 years)

The cost is £3 per session.
  
You do not need to book for this session, just turn up, pay and play.  Register upon arrival at Medway Park.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Scotland: Poppy Scotland Clyde Zip Slide Challenge is Back


Our Zip Slide challenge is back! 10th September 2022

A unique and thrilling way to see Glasgow's cityscape whilst raising funds for Poppyscotland.

This is a 100ft high and 1000ft long challenge, launching off from a crane next to the stunning Glasgow Riverside Museum - which has never been done before!

Experience the thrill of zipping down the Clyde

Just pay a registration fee of £35 and endeavour to fundraise a minimum of £200 to help us make a vital difference to our Armed Forces community.

For more information go to www.poppyscotland.org.uk/get-involved/things-to-do/runs-and-challenges/clyde-zip-slide


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Family Hub Consultation with Families, Children and Young People

 

Click the image to read more about the consultation and take the survey

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE



Grantham: Come & join the ESS family




Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Grantham Army Cadets

Grantham Army Cadets at the Cadet Hut, Prince William of Gloucester Barracks. The troop holds activities including: first aid training; shooting; navigation; expedition training; rock climbing; archery; clay pigeon shooting; laser tag; fieldcraft; radio training and competition days between detachments.

2 Squadron of Lincolnshire ACF covers Grantham, Sleaford, Crowland, Market Deeping, Bourne and Stamford.

Cadets must be aged 12, in Year 8 or over to join.

Adult volunteers to help facilitate at detachments are always welcome too!

Potential cadets or adult volunteers should visit www.armycadets.com and select JOIN NOW!


Information provided by Grantham HIVE



Gillingham: MEGAN CIC Peer Support Group for People Aged 17-25 Experiencing Mental Health Issues




For further information visit the MEGAN CIC website 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE
 


April 26, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Mental Health where to find the right support in Leicester, Leicestershire & Rutland

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland County Council Local Offer SEND

Colleagues across Leicester City, Leicestershire and Rutland have created a short animation to help raise awareness of the Local Offer and how it can support those that care for and work with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

If you're looking for more information, click here

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Shropshire: Newport Veterans breakfast club 2nd Saturday of every month 10.00-12.00hrs


Information provided by Stafford HIVE



April 25, 2023

Medway Council: Reporting Potholes

 



How potholes form

Britain is facing an increase in potholes. Medway Council is keen to reassure residents that dedicated teams have been working hard to address this issue as quickly as possible to keep Medway moving.

Medway Council will issue an update every Friday on the number of pothole repairs completed each week.

Please continue to use the online report form to speed up the inspection process.

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Personal Accident and Life Insurance Schemes for Service Personnel

 

MOD is re-evaluating the Personal Accident Insurance Scheme and Life Insurance Scheme offer for personnel. A procurement exercise has been completed and we are pleased to announce that a new Broker, The Risk Factor, has been appointed. Initial discussions have taken place, and our priority is the continuation of appropriate cover for existing policyholders with as little disruption as possible.

As this is a new supplier, insurance products will no longer be branded as PAX. Existing PAX Personal Accident Insurance Scheme members should note that a replacement Personal Accident Insurance Scheme (providing similar benefits) will be introduced on 1 June 2023, for which they will need to apply if they wish to maintain Personal Accident Insurance cover. There will be no automatic transfer from PAX to the new provider.

There is no action for policyholders to take at this point. Once arrangements for how to join the new Insurance Scheme(s) have been finalised these details will be made available along with the new Scheme’s policy terms and conditions so individuals can make an informed choice based on their requirements (we expect this to be mid-May).

MOD personnel: please see 2023DIN01-023

Defence Medical Services - SMS medical and dental appointment reminders

 

An SMS text message reminder service has been launched for patients registered at Defence Medical Services medical and dental practices.

For more information please go to the My Healthcare Hub app on Defence Gateway​.

April 24, 2023

April 21, 2023

Rutland Cottesmore: Kendrew Barracks Chaplaincy Support


Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Military Community Helplines

 

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Rutland Cottesmore: Oakham Town Council and the Armed Forces Covenant

 

Oakham Town Council & The Armed Forces Covenant read more HERE



Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Veterans Wellbeing Hub

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

Future Accommodation Model Social Media Re-branding to Defence Accommodation Policy


 

Weeton: AFC Youth Club - every Wednesday


Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE


Weeton: Chat Play Read every Tuesday in the Children& Family Centre


Information provided by Preston & Weeton 

Major new grants now available to fund specialist care for homeless veterans



  • Up to £8m of funding from the Office for Veterans’ Affairs is now available to tackle veterans’ homelessness head on.
  • Organisations are able to bid for up to £1.5 million, over 2 years, to provide wraparound support services for issues such as mental health.
  • Funding will address the complex issues faced by some homeless veterans while making sure they have access to accommodation.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce the launch of the Reducing Veteran Homelessness Programme, which will award major grants to help veterans experiencing homelessness.

Under this new programme, the Trust will award grants on behalf of the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (OVA) to projects that will provide specialist care in veterans’ accommodation.

The funding being announced today is expected to provide services for over 900 supported housing places across the UK, supporting veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Organisations are able to bid for up to £1.5 million, over 2 years, to fund wraparound support for issues such as mental health and employment.

By providing specialised support services, we can help address the complex issues faced by some veterans while making sure they have access to accommodation, and give them a greater chance of leading a stable, healthy life so that they don’t return to being homeless in future.

Chatham: Volunteering with Home-Start Medway

 



There are several ways that you can help Home-Start Medway in a voluntary capacity:
 
- Home visiting

- Group support

- Financial Fitness Champions

- Office Admin

- Trustee

- Fundraising


Information provided by Chatham HIVE

April 20, 2023

Kent Police: Diversity and Inclusion

 




Information provided by Chatham HIVE


Scotland: Edinburgh, East Renfrewshire and Highlands The Scottish Childminding Association recruitment campaign for specific remote and rural areas



SCMA is delighted to be embarking on another recruitment campaign with a fantastic package of fully funded support and training available to successful applicants, providing everything needed to establish a new childminding business from home. 

This follows on from the success of the ‘Scottish Rural Childminding Partnership’ established last year, where we sought to recruit, train and establish 100 new childminders in specific remote and rural areas of Scotland.

With a fantastic package of fully funded support and training available, you will have everything you need to get started on your childminding journey. You don’t need previous childcare experience or qualifications, but you do need to have a passion for working with children!

Rutland Cottesmore: Rutland Community Fridges

Information provided by Cottesmore HIVE

April 19, 2023

Scotland: Do you know how to opt out of receiving emergency alerts?


Do you know how to opt out of receiving emergency alerts?

If you need to, you can search your phone settings for 'emergency alerts' and then turn off 'severe alerts' and 'extreme threats'.

It's recommended to keep them on for your safety.

Learn more: http://gov.uk/alerts


Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Refuge Video: Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you're experiencing domestic abuse


Refuge, the largest domestic abuse organisation in the UK, have produced a video to guide victims of domestic abuse on managing the Government's Emergency Alerts Test on Sun 23 Apr to ensure they stay safe: Managing Emergency Alerts on your phone to stay safe if you'r​​e experiencing domestic abuse - YouTube

April 13, 2023

Kent and Medway Integrated Care System: Employment Support and Advice from the Health and Care Academy

 

The academy is a partnership of health and care organisations in Kent and Medway aimed at supporting people who are looking for careers in health and social care.

We can support with jobs advice, career guidance and development, apprenticeships as well as opportunities to gain management, specialist and leadership training.

We want to attract young people to pursue a career in health and care, develop the skills of existing staff members and help colleagues to become the next generation of leaders.

Kent and Medway is a great place to live, learn and work and the academy aims to attract and retain the very best people in a job they love.

Read more

Information provided by Chatham HIVE



April 12, 2023

Chatham: Medway Shared Lives - Become a Shared Lives Carer

 

There are adults in Medway who are not able to live on their own and need support and companionship, and someone who can help them learn to live more independently. If you enjoy other people's company and want to help, contact Shared Lives now.

Paid roles (full and part time available)
 
Earn up to £1992+ per month tax free

Full training and ongoing support
 
To apply and to find out more visit: medway.gov.uk/sharedlives

Information provided by Chatham HIVE