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December 22, 2023
Going Forward Into Employment (GFiE) - new roles in Department for Work and Pensions and HMRC
Going Forward into Employment (GFiE) provides innovative approaches to recruitment which provides people from a wide range of backgrounds, who face barriers to employment, with Life Chance opportunities within the Civil Service.
In order to be able to apply for a GFiE opportunity, certain criteria must be met.
Veterans candidates must:
- Be a Veteran of the Armed Forces
- Be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame to take up a new role
- Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR must have been discharged within the last 12 months
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 21, 2023
December 20, 2023
Togetherall - self care ideas for the Winter
Check out @Togetherall’s simple self-care gems to help pick you up a little. Ready for more support? Togetherall is an anonymous online community to support your mental health, join today for FREE HERE
Northumberland: Dad Talk - Preparing for your new arrival Jan - Mar
Information provided by North HIVE Hub
December 19, 2023
The Annington Challenge - applications now open for 10-19 year olds from Military families
The Annington Challenge is an exciting initiative run in conjunction with The Outward Bound Trust.
Since 2012, it has offered military youngsters, regardless of their parent’s rank, the chance to experience their very own Outward Bound adventure at one of Outward Bound's inspiring locations in the Lake District, Snowdonia or the Scottish Highlands.
The courses are an amazing opportunity to discover spectacular new places with new friends and develop a host of new skills whilst experiencing real challenge and adventure.
Royal Mail Home Click & Drop home collection service
With Parcel Collect, Royal Mail pick up your parcels from your home, safe place or work, they will even bring your labels too.
You can also put all your orders from your online stores into your Click & Drop account and get your packages out the door in no time.
Youtube link - https://youtu.be/CB5SK5k0d8g
Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) updates
Child Benefit update and childcare support
Child Benefit customers can now view and update their bank account details quickly and easily using the HMRC app or report changes that affect their Child Benefit on GOV.UK, to make sure their payments go to the right place.
In the app, customers can go to the Child Benefit section and select ‘Change bank details’.
Using the new online service, customers’ bank details can be viewed and updated instantly with no need to contact HMRC. Payments that are due within 3 days will be credited to the customer’s previously listed account.
Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland Civil Service latest Employment Opportunities
Information provided by HIVE NI
Vale of Glamorgan: Baby Groups Timetable in the Vale of Glamorgan
Our booking link is now open. Please use the QR code or the link below to register.
Mae linc bwcio ar gyfer sesiynau Cymraeg i Blant Bro Morgannwg yn awr yn fyw.Cofrestrwch gyda'r côd QR neu y linc isod a welwn ni chi tymor nesaf!
Vale of Glamorgan Baby Groups
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
December 18, 2023
Wiltshire: Plea for Laptops & printers
An urgent request in case any of you can help.
A large number of Afghan families are now moving into Wiltshire and they all need laptops (preferably with printers) for their personal administration, for home learning and so that their teenage children can complete their homework.
I know that the council case workers and volunteers have already put in a request to the Digital charity but there is a waiting list of several months apparently so if anyone has spare laptops gathering dust please contact Jane Ebel on musecic@gmail.com
Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs
A large number of Afghan families are now moving into Wiltshire and they all need laptops (preferably with printers) for their personal administration, for home learning and so that their teenage children can complete their homework.
I know that the council case workers and volunteers have already put in a request to the Digital charity but there is a waiting list of several months apparently so if anyone has spare laptops gathering dust please contact Jane Ebel on musecic@gmail.com
Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs
Hereford: Alert StreetLink if you are worried about someone sleeping rough this winter.
If you’re worried about someone sleeping rough use our Streetlink service to alert us so that our outreach team can make contact & give specialist support as quickly as possible.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
St Athan: Volunteering Opportunities with the FoodShare Pantry
Roles available are:-
Volunteer Foodshare Pantry Set Up
Volunteer Foodshare Pantry Drivers
Foodshare Volunteer
The FoodShare Pantries have been established to help prevent food waste as well as to support those facing food insecurity.
The Foodshare Volunteers aged 18+ will support the upkeep and running of the pantries.
Locations: CF61, Llantwit Major, Vale of Glamorgan OR The Gathering Place, St Athan, Vale of Glamorgan (as agreed).
For more information contact GVS by email at volunteering@gvs.wales
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Cardiff: Cardiff Gov App - ChatBot BOBi
BOBi is our bilingual ChatBot who is programmed to answer your questions and help you access services. BOBi is available any time of day or night at your convenience.
Our ChatBot is the latest addition to Cardiff Council’s range of contact channels, offering you more choice and a better customer experience. Click here for more information.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
Stirling: Highland Reserve Forces' and Cadet' Association vacancy notice for CTT Stores Support 51 Brigade Cadet Training Team
To read the vacancy notice in full click on the image above 👆
Click here to read the job description
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
Scotland: Winter 2023 Scotland 4 Kids magazine
To read the latest edition of Scotland 4 kids magazine click on the image above 👆
Information provided by Leuchars HIVE
December 15, 2023
West Midlands: Birmingham City Council Non-Statutory Budget Consultation 2024/25
Birmingham City Council is in a difficult financial situation.
They want to hear from you, on what is important to you. The survey will take approximately 10-15 minutes and include questions about which services matter to you and any suggestions you may have.
You can choose whether to comment on all questions or just those you select.
Full details 👉 HERE
Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub
December 14, 2023
New Accommodation Offer - updated Sway now available
Updated communications have now been released on the New Accommodation Offer. To view the new information please go to this SWAY
Hereford: Young Cart Shed courses for 14 - 18 and 18 - 25 year olds
If you are experiencing any of these challenges, we have places available on our Young Cart Shed programmes. 'Into the Woods' is for 14 to 18 year olds and takes place on a Tuesday from 10am to 2pm, and ‘Through the Woods’ is for 18 to 25 year olds and takes place on a Wednesday from 10am to 3pm. You can come for either a six-week or twelve-week course.
Young Cart Shed sessions are currently fully funded (which means you don't need to pay anything), subject to availability. For more information and to apply please click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Armed Forces Families Fund supports 13 projects in latest round of awards
The Armed Forces Covenant Trust (the Trust) is delighted to announce new awards made under the Armed Forces Families Fund (AF3) across two grant programmes supporting Forces families across the UK.
The Early Years programme has awarded over £354,000 to 10 projects which will enhance early childhood education and childcare settings of young children from Armed Forces families.
The Research Grants programme has awarded over £169,000 to three projects that will develop a stronger understanding of complex educational or welfare issues affecting Armed Forces families – and propose solutions.
Brecon: Crafternoon every Monday at Brecon & District Mind
Craft the day away in the calm embrace of a warming space!
Find more information on Brecon and District Mind’s WEBSITE / Call on: 01874 611 529
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
December 13, 2023
Going Forward into Employment - DWP job opportunity
This role at the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is is available specifically to people who served in the Armed Forces for at least a day, be in your resettlement period and due to leave the Armed Forces within a reasonable time frame or Military Spouse/Partner: Your current partner must still be serving OR was discharged within the last 12 months.
The Department for Work and Pensions is responsible for welfare, pensions and child maintenance policy. As the UK’s biggest public service department it administers the State Pension and a range of working age, disability and ill health benefits to around 20 million claimants and customers.
We’re looking for talented people who are eager to contribute to vital public services and assist us to deliver taxation and benefits support to the government and local authorities. Your skills and experience will enable us to provide an efficient, effective service right at the heart of the public interest.
Going Forward into Employment - Valuation Office Agency job opportunity
We want you to join us, learn new skills and bring your experience to our organisation. We believe that everyone has the potential to make a difference, and we want to ensure that all our staff are equipped with the knowledge and skills to do so. As part of your employment, you will have access to a range of learning and development, and a buddy who can help you to understand the Civil Service and enable you to make the most of the opportunities it offers.
The Valuation Office Agency (VOA) are the public sector’s property valuation experts and advisers. We offer a whole host of learning and development opportunities to support your career development.
Job description in full
Expression of interest form
Job description in full
Expression of interest form
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
Stafford: Staffordshire smart alert - How you can help to protect women and girls from violence and intimidation
We’re relaunching our Don’t Choose to Abuse campaign today with two new videos aimed at perpetrators of violence and intimidation against women and girls.
For many, the emotional and physical abuse suffered at the hands of perpetrators can have lasting effects. The two videos show how this suffering can affect victims in their everyday life, and are designed to shine a spotlight on the common behaviours displayed by perpetrators to encourage them to change their behaviours.
There is help and support available to those that recognise that they are displaying unhealthy and abusive behaviour within their relationship and are willing to change. If you are worried about your behaviour, or the behaviour of a friend or family member towards women and girls, please reach out to protect women and girls from abuse.
Although this campaign is aimed at offenders, we want to reiterate that protecting and supporting victims is a priority for us. Support services are available for both victims and perpetrators and we will take all reports seriously.
Back in September, we arrested 61 people during a week-long intensification period as part of our commitment to tackling VAIWG. Part of this enforcement saw specialist officers contact more than 45 victims of domestic abuse alongside partner agencies to offer advice and support. We want to continue protecting women and girls by giving them safe routes to report and get vital support.
You can watch the new videos and find out more about our campaign by visiting our website: https://www.staffordshire.police.uk/police-forces/staffordshire-police/areas/staffordshire-police/campaigns/campaigns/dont-choose-to-abuse/
Contact details for victim or perpetrator support:
New Era, the domestic abuse service operating across Staffordshire, offers support to victims, as well as those displaying perpetrator behaviours who want help to change. Call 01785 904770 to speak to someone now.
Information provided by Stafford HIVE
Dorset: Reporting missed bin collections
Please do not report your collection as missed until after 4pm on your collection day. The crew do not follow the same collection order each week and may still be out collecting.
A guide to preventing condensation, damp and mould in SFA
Please click the image above to view this helpful guide online
December 11, 2023
Hereford: Free Zipper Service to Hereford Library
Save your legs & parking charges & enjoy a warm welcome, fantastic books, public PCs & more
For library opening hours & more click here.
Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.
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