Building Heroes - 2024 courses available for booking

 

Building Heroes are offering fully training in multi trades for Veterans, Service Leavers, Family members, Reservists and select places for those over 19 with a desire to access the industry.

Learners will gain a C&G Level 1 in multi trades, C&G Level 1 Health & Safety and CSCS card.

We have academies in both Watford and Wembley . As well as the qualifications being gained learners will be able to gain onsite work experience, training alongside ex military, direct employment into associated supply chains to the employer, and access to fully funded level 2 courses upon completion through the training provider.

Upcoming dates @ Wembley/Watford Academy:

• 08/01/24-09/02/24 spaces still available!
• 26/02/24-28/03/24
• 22/04/24-25/05/24
• 03/06/24-05/07/24

Please apply online @ www.buildingheroes.org.uk.

Please email Danielle (Academy Manager) with any enquiries daniellen@buildingheroes.org.uk or contact on 07436337415.

Scotland: Scottish Child Payment applications are now open for children aged under 16

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.

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 

How to apply - mygov.scot

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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

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East Midlands: Rutland Hall Hotel & Spa - Military Discount on your Wedding

 Information provided by Central HIVE Hub (Lichfield)

Cottesmore: Rutland Hall military Discount on weddings

 

Information provided by Stafford HIVE

Chatham: Peer Support Group for People Aged 17-25 Years

 

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Argyll and Bute: Welcoming our Armed Forces - Argyll and Bute Council Education Service

A booklet has been released by the Argyll and Bute Council Education Service, with more than 40 pages of great information for families of Serving Personnel and Veterans in the Helensburgh and Lomond Areas.

To read the booklet click on the image above 👆

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Civilian housing - an update on the MOD Referral Scheme service

 

Last year, the services provided by the Joint Service Housing Advice Office (JSHAO) were transferred to the Defence Transition Service (DTS), part of Defence Business Services (DBS), to deliver. This followed a review as part of the MOD’s ‘Strategy for Our Veterans’ to bring efficiency to the co-ordination and delivery of housing services.

The MOD Referral Scheme provided advice and guidance on accessing social housing and has now become part of the existing services provided by DTS and Veterans Welfare Service (VWS). This has been done to simplify and widen access and eligibility across serving personnel, service leavers, veterans and their families.

To refer someone for support or self-refer go to - Help for service leavers, service personnel and families from Defence Transition Services - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

What is DTS?

The Defence Transition Services (DTS) team is the MOD’s tri-service focal point to provide service personnel and their dependants with civilian housing information for those wishing to move to civilian accommodation at any time in their career, and for those leaving service who require extra support with the transition to civilian life.

DTS, together with colleagues in the Veterans Welfare Service (VWS) can provide advice and guidance to help individuals make informed choices on their civilian housing options as they transition out of the forces. For further information please visit: Information and guidance on civilian housing - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

West Midlands: Wolverhampton Veterans encouraged to declare service to unlock benefits

More information HERE

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Grantham: Place 2 Bee For Men

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Scotland: Drive to improve awareness of veterans’ health needs goes nationwide - Scottish Government

Veterans and armed forces families are set to benefit from more tailored healthcare under a new GP scheme focused on the specific health challenges they may face following military service.

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)

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ManKind Initiative ACORN Recovery Programme for male survivors of domestic abuse

 

ManKind are now accepting referrals for their next Armed Forces ACORN Recovery Programme course due to start early 2024.

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

• ACORN Armed Forces referral pathway
• Acorn referral form
• DASH & SOAG template - MKI version
• ManKind Armed Forces leaflet

Bovington: Garrison medical facility family registration notice

Bovington Garrison Medical Practice is no longer taking family registrations

Spouses,partners and children of Service personnel are required to register with local NHS practices. 

The Wellbridge Practice Surgery

Wool
BH20 6DR
01929 462376

(New patient registration forms can be collected from Bovington HIVE) 

Bere Regis Surgery
Manor Farm Road
Bere Regis
BH20 7HB
01929 471268

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Lyneham: Yoga & Mindfulness for kids at Lyneham Church Hall

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Please contact Sonia for more details 

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Moray: M Connect bus service

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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.

Kinloss: Bumps, Babies Toddlers at Cumming Hall

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FAQ - Afghan Relocation and Assistance Policy

 

FAQ's for Service Personnel regarding ARAP persons living in SFA

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.

Wales: Free Swimming in Wales for the Armed Forces

On Armed Forces Day, the Welsh Government has announced the continuation of the armed forces free swimming scheme.

The scheme enables serving members of the armed forces and veterans to swim for free at participating leisure centres and pools, using their defence privilege card.

The armed forces free swimming scheme (AFFS) was first introduced in 2016 and represents the continued commitment to provide the armed forces community with access to services which meet their specific needs and recognise the service they have given to their country. For more information please click here.

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MOD bullying, harassment and discrimination helpline

 

You can also access support by visiting the Workplace Wellbeing Platform at MOD | (workplacewellbeing.com)

Accommodation provided by MOD for ARAP Afghan families

 

Please click the letters below for further details:

Accommodation provided by MOD for ARAP Afghan families

Attached ARAP letter for Service families March 2023

Kent & Medway: Safeguarding Adults Board

 

Have you heard of the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Adults Board? The KMSAB is a statutory service which exists to make sure that all member agencies are working together to help keep Kent and Medway's adults safe from harm and protect their rights. 

It is a statutory multi-agency partnership which assures that adult safeguarding arrangements in Kent and Medway are in place, and are effective. . 

The KMSAB consists of the following statutory agencies:

Medway Council
Kent County Council
Kent Police
Integrated Care Board

Find out more - https://orlo.uk/z57ks

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Staffordshire: Armed Forces Community Network - Veteran Coffee & Support mornings - Every Wednesday at Stafford Leisure Centre

Information provided by Lichfield HIVE

 

Exploring the employment experiences of Spouses/Partners of British Armed Forces Personnel

 

More information is available here or click here​ to access the survey

Cottesmore: return of the rural coffee connect service to Rutland.

 

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West Midlands: The Veterans Contact Point - The King's Award for Voluntary Service

Information provided by Lichfield HIVE

Grantham: AWS Volunteers Needed

Volunteers needed for the clubs at PWG Bks.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: B.Hive Community Financial Wellbeing

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Leuchars: Ultrafast Boadband in your accommodation

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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 👆

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Moray: Citizens Advice Bureau Empower Project, cost of living assistance

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Leuchars: Station announcement for SFA residents

Leuchars Station Announcement

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/



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Widening Accommodation Entitlement Limited Locations (WAE(LL)) now including NEW allowances

The Widening Accommodation Entitlement Limited Locations (WAE(LL)) SWAY now includes information on 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)

Updated Tri-service accommodation regs (TSARs) JSP 464

 

The recently updated Tri-service accommodation regulations (JSP 464) are available on the Gov.uk website at the following link:

Tri-service accommodation regulations (TSARs) (JSP 464) - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Kent & Medway: Free Adult Suicide Prevention Training

 

Did you know you can access a free Suicide Prevention Training course?

A few hours learning the skills which could save a life is time well spent and this training equips people with the confidence to have those conversations and how to access local support services. Find it here - https://orlo.uk/oySaB

There is also a course tailored specifically for supporting veterans of all ages which is developed by Help for Heroes.
https://orlo.uk/7HZQo

Courses are available face to face or online.

New dates:

Tuesday 23rd January 2024 | 9.30am - 1pm | Open Access | Via ZOOM

Thursday 15th February 2024 | 9.30am - 1pm | Open Access | Via ZOOM

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Kent & Medway: Digital Support Sessions

 

We are here to help! Why not sign up to one of our support sessions today at digitalkent.uk or phone us on 03000 410 950

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'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.”

Gillingham: Girls' Squad, Rugby Activities for Year 5 & 6 Girls

 

If anyone has girls in particular who want to give rugby a try, Girls' Squad is running sessions every Sunday at Gillingham Anchorians Rugby Club. This Sunday 12th November is an open session with lots of new faces. 10am start. 

Read more 

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Colchester: Building Heroes course dates for construction skills at our onsite Academy, Coggeshall

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Severe weather driving, what you need to know from the Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership

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Inverness: AWS Community Support Programme 2023

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Wiltshire: Healthy Child Drop-ins with Wiltshire's Health Visitors

 

The timetable is kept up to date on the Wiltshire Children's Services website which can be found here.

For further details of the Wiltshire Health Visiting service, including useful links and resources, please click here.

You can also find information from Wiltshire's Public Health team here.

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