Reminder - easier registration and claims process for Wraparound Childcare is coming soon!

 

From 19 February 2024 the way that Personnel register and claim WAC funding is changing. The process will be fully integrated in JPA and will be much simpler to use.

• Personnel that are currently registered will receive an email from the WAC team explaining what this means for them.

• Personnel that haven't yet registered but may be eligible should note that there will be a freeze to the registration process from 31 January 2024 until the switch over on 19 February 2024.

• Personnel that register between 19 February and 31 March 2024 will be able to backdate their registration to 1 February 2024, subject to eligibility.

Where can you find further information?

• ​​Read the FAQs or visit the Defence Childcare Information Page on defnet or Defence Connect

• Visit the Discover My Benefits Army, RAF, Navy or Marines webpage or contact the HIVEs, RN FPS and Families Federations information sites

• Look out for more updates, on defnet and Defence Connect

If you have any further questions you can email the WAC team at PEOPLE-AFFS-WAC-FRO-mailbox@mod.gov.uk

Fife: Citizens Advice and Rights Fife have 3 new vacancies

We currently have 3 vacancies in our Money Advice, Client Representation Unit (CRU) and Frontline teams! These positions are critical to CARF's success and we are seeking individuals who are highly motivated and committed to making a difference to the people of Fife;

Generalist Adviser:
As a Generalist Adviser you will provide advice and support to clients primarily by telephone but also face to face in CARF frontline offices. You may also be required to provide advice via webchat and video-conferencing. You will be expected to keep your skills, knowledge and experience up-to-date in all key areas of service delivery and advice.
Full-time 35hrs
£28,762-£34,562
Apply👉https://www.cabfife.org.uk

Kent County Council: Graduate Jobs at KCC

 

Are you a graduate looking to develop a career in an organisation whose priority is delivering the best possible outcomes for the people of Kent? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you!

KCC is looking for a Graduate Programme Support Officer and Graduate Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Officer to join the team. 

To find out more about the roles, please visit:

- Graduate Programme Support Officer - https://loom.ly/u09AfhI

- Graduate Public Rights of Way (PRoW) Officer - https://loom.ly/4LWrqaM

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Leuchars: AWS Adult beginners guitar lessons

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Contact susanguitardundee@gmail.com or Jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk for more details.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Staffordshire: SnowDome Tamworth - Defence Discount Offer

Save 30% off recreational lift passes, 2-hour group ski and snowboard lessons and 3-hour fast track lessons.  🎿⛸🏂
 

Click HERE for all the information

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Kincardine: Andys Man Club

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Edinburgh & Leuchars: Meet your AWS Team

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Community Support:
Community Support staff offer play, youth and community projects, as well as clubs, residential experiences and work within schools. We support service children, young people, and their families across the UK, and overseas, in geographically dispersed communities. Community Support staff combine direct delivery with non-public funded projects, and external links with local partners and agencies.

Defence Youth Offer:

Community Support staff seek positive outcomes for children and young people in mitigating the negative impact of family mobility and parental deployment, in accordance with the Defence Youth Offer. By listening to children and young people, their needs and concerns, and providing a level of safeguarding. We adopt best practice, compliance with Government legislation, policy and guidance, for safe working with children and young people.

Community Needs Assessment:
We contribute to community capacity, through the recruitment and training of volunteers.
We improve community resilience, well-being and mental health, through support to individuals and families. We ensure access to a range of activities, including parenting skills, life skills, the understanding of cultural differences, and wider community integration. We also work with Personal Support colleagues to provide early help to support families in need.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Moray: Bin collection calendars updated

Bin collection calendars have been updated to revert to the previous style of having different patterns for different collection types.

House names and route numbers have also been added back on.

Thank you to everyone who took the time to feedback on the newer style of calendar and we apologise that it wasn't suitable for some householders.

Moray Council have updated the calendars you can now view and download online: http://bindayfind…

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Moray: Strictly Come Dancing with Active Schools 8-12 July 2024

Active Schools is delighted to share an exciting opportunity this summer. We are running a week long (non-residential) Dance Leader course (8-12 July). 

The course is open to pupils aged 14+ and will take place in Elgin. It’s fully funded by Active Schools and fully supported by Active Schools Co-ordinators. Participants will receive a Level 5 Dance Leader qualification on completion of the course plus delivering dance sessions in their local community.

With 2 spaces available per ASG this is a great opportunity to meet others from across Moray with a passion for dance. The course tutor, Cora Meechan, did this same course as a teenager and loved it! Cora is now a PE teacher in Elgin and delivered our Dance Leader course 2 years ago. Our last course with a great success with everyone achieving the qualification. We are very much looking forward to running the course again this summer.

Information has been shared with schools and you can also find out more from your Active Schools Co-ordinator.

The application process is now open. The first stage is to complete this initial application form: https://form.jotform.com/240172940770353

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

New Accommodation Offer - Tri-Service roadshow *change of date* online and at RAF Wyton on Tue 5 Mar

 

Please note that the New Accommodation Offer Roadshow at RAF Wyton is no longer being held on 7 Feb, and will now take place on 5 Mar.

On 5 Mar 2024 the New Accommodation Offer team will run sessions at 10:00 & 14:00 hosted by UK Strategic Command from RAF Wyton, followed by an evening event at 18:00 from the Community Learning Centre, RAF Wittering. For more information on how to attend, either in person or via livestream, please go to this SWAY.

Sedbury: Street Dance Classes on Thursday and Saturday at The Royal British Legion in Sedbury

 

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STREET DANCE CLASSES
We have had a lot of enquiries about our children’s classes, and we are now able to accept all enquiries after our upcoming show this weekend. We have opened up some new more spaces in both our Thursday and Saturday street dance classes, so if you are interested, please contact us on our Facebook page, Arête Dance Academy.
FIRST CLASS FREE

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Penicuik: Scots Corner Community Centre Hall

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The painting of the hall has been finished and the hall is open for military personnel and families to enjoy. We are hopeful of more improvements in the coming months.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Medway: Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

 

Have your say regarding Medway's Local Cycling and Walking Infrastructure Plan

There are exciting plans for improving the walking and cycling routes across Medway and you can be involved in the process. All residents are encouraged to have a look at the proposals and let Medway Council have your feedback regarding how these might be improved.

To find out more and to take part visit  medway.gov.uk/ActiveTravel 

Information provided by Chatham HIVE

Hampshire: Home Start Hampshire in Rushmoor & Hart

At Home-Start Hampshire we run a range of family groups which are by referral only, third party or self-referral. The groups are supported by trained and experienced volunteers who will ensure you and your little one(s) are welcomed, feel safe and have a positive experience.

All of our groups provide a safe non-judgmental environment where families can make the first steps to regular social interaction and peer support.

To refer a family to one of our groups, or make a self-referral please complete and return a referral form, which can be found HERE

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

Fife: Womens Wellbeing Club St Andrews

Sometimes we feel like we are going through life super fast, always busy. Take time to slow down and take it easy.

Our peer-to-peer support groups meet at venues across the UK and online. A safe, confidential space for women.

Your local club meets at the chaplaincy building. St Andrews at 6:30pm. Kettle is on from 6:15pm

To join the online group, contact us for the link: info@womenswellbeingclub.co.uk

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Scotland: Abused Men In Scotland (AMIS)

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AMIS is Scotland’s leading charity and helpline for male domestic abuse. Everyone is welcome to contact us for help by phone or email: contact@amis.org.uk

Our national helpline is open every weekday from 9am to 4pm. You can call us on 03300 949 395. Calls are welcome from friends and family too. Calls are free from UK landlines, UK mobiles and BT payphones. This number will not appear on phone bills.

information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Fulwood: AWS CS - Youth Club Sessions Feb/March2024

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Fulwood: AWS Community Support Update for Feb/March 2024

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Leuchars: AWS Community book swap

Leuchars AWS have set up a book swap corner int the Community Centre, encouraging you to take a book to read in the new Station Tea Room or at home. Then when you've finished return it or replace it with another in it's place. 

Apply for an HM Armed Forces Veteran Card

 

An HM Armed Forces Veteran Card is a way to prove that you served in the UK Armed Forces. The card can make it quicker and easier to apply for support as a veteran.

It’s free to apply HERE

You can currently only apply for a Veteran Card if you have a UK address. Veterans who do not have a UK address will be able to apply later this year.​​

Grantham: Lincolnshire Community Voluntary Service LCVS

Lincolnshire Community and Voluntary Service (LCVS) supports volunteers & finds suitable opportunities for them to use & grow their skills. We also help community groups recruit suitable volunteers in a variety of roles to enable them to carry on the good work they do in the community.

Volunteering is open to anyone and can bring great personal rewards. We also believe that everyone has a valuable contribution to make to society. Getting started could not be easier. There are lots of new & exciting opportunities being added to our database every day. You could be a befriender, treasurer, coach, first responder, wildlife volunteer. The possibilities are endless…

Our Area Officers are here to help & can support you to identify suitable roles within your local community & get started with volunteering activities that you will find enjoyable. We offer volunteering opportunities for individuals, employers & organisations.

LCVS

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Let's Move Lincolnshire

 

Find an activity to suit you? Let's move Lincolnshire

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Wyndham Park

Check out Wyndham Park and all the latest news and what's on! 

Wyndham Park

 Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Contact Welfare House

1 fully furnished 2 bedroom house which can be booked for family & friends.

Maximum sleep is 4 with a travel cot for 1 child.
Bedding provided.
No pets.
No smoking.

£30 per night.

The Contact House is available provided there are no emergency cases.
Emergency cases take priority which may result in immediate vacating.

For bookings and further information please contact the Unit Station Welfare on 07879119195.

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: It's OK to not be OK

www.lpft.nhs.uk/our-services/self-care-and-accessing-support

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Parkinson's Support Group

For Grantham meeting dates and upcoming activities: Local Support Parkinson's

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Llantwit Major: Chatterbooks for 7 - 14 year old's at Llantwit Major Library

 

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Wales: Childcare Offer for Wales

How could the Childcare Offer for Wales benefit your family?
It could allow you to:
Return to work sooner
Increase your working hours
Spend more money on the things that are important to your family
Click here to find out more

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Sut gallai Cynnig Gofal Plant Cymru helpu dy deulu di?
Fe allai ganiatáu i ti:

Ddychwelyd i’r gwaith yn gynt
Cynyddu dy oriau gwaith
Gwario mwy o arian ar y pethau sy’n bwysig i dy deulu di
Clicia yma i gael gwybod mwy

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Leconfield: Knit & Natter every Weds

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Northern Ireland: Pathway Programme to Employment for 18-24 year olds

 

Live in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough and looking for assistance in gaining work-ready skills, experience or qualifications to move into employment or further training?
If yes then the Labour Marketing Partnership Pathway Programme can help.

The Pathway Programme aims to increase the level of engagement with those aged 18-24 and reduce the level of youth unemployment by delivering a pathway of support to move people towards training or employment.
Register your interest today info@groundworkni.co.uk or for more info visit: https://antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk/.../employment.../

Information provided by HIVE NI

Northern Ireland: NIDirect Care Registers and registering for additional support

Care registers

Older people and people with a medical condition or disability should think about joining the Northern Ireland Water and NIE Networks care registers.
The registers help to identify people who need extra help or support if there is an interruption to supply: https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/.../consider-joining-nie...

Information provided by HIVE NI

NHS England - help us to ensure Veterans receive the very best healthcare support in 2024

 

In 2019, NHS England commissioned the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) to develop and introduce the Veteran Friendly Practice Accreditation scheme, a free support programme designed to help GP practices in England to deliver the best care and treatment to patients who have served in the UK Armed Forces. Since then, over 2,760 practices have signed up.

To help encourage more practices to sign up, the Royal College of General Practitioners, NHS England and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs are working together to increase awareness of veterans’ healthcare needs and any challenges that prevent people who’ve served in the Armed Forces from seeking help from their GP.

If you have served in the Armed Forces and live in England, we would be grateful if you could spare 10 minutes to fill in this online survey. If you are a veteran support organisation, please could you share the survey with your veteran members who live in England.

By filling in this survey, you are ensuring that your thoughts and experiences are more likely to be understood and acted upon. This will help to encourage more GP practices to sign up so they can help veterans get the best healthcare support.

Wiltshire: ESOL courses across Wiltshire

 

Please click here to visit the Family and Community Learning website

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Wiltshire: Street Tag is coming to Wiltshire!

 

Street Tag is an interactive app which you can use to explore your local community and to understand more about your health and physical wellbeing. You'll be able to download and start using it from Monday 29 January.

The app allows you to scan virtual tags at locations across Wiltshire to record the distance that you have walked, cycled, run, or used a wheelchair between the locations. You will collect points for visiting Street Tag locations and you can compete as an individual, team or with your school to win prizes.

Activity trackers and blood pressure monitors will be available to use alongside the app. These are available to borrow for free from Trowbridge or Chippenham libraries as well as the North and South mobile libraries.

Click here for further information

Download via the App Store

Download via Google Play

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Armed Forces Covenant Spouse Development Course - applications now open

 

This FREE 10-week, online personal development programme has been designed specifically for spouses, civil or long term partners of serving personnel in the UK Armed Forces. It will allow spouses/partners the opportunity to consider the best way forward for both them and their families, improve their employment opportunities and/or consider their potential in developing their own business.

The course is funded and developed for spouses, civil or long term partners of Serving Personnel in recognition of the barriers they can face in job, career and business opportunities.

Please note you do not need to live in Warwickshire to apply for this programme. Please click here​ to visit the website.

Hampshire: County Council Working Together to Safeguard against Extremism

 

Click HERE for more information

Information provided by South East HIVE Hub

The British Army's Got Talent 2024 event in Aldershot - Sat 27 Apr

 

A British Army-wide event to raise awareness and much needed funds for the 2x selected charities to allow their important work to continue, to support our families and serving soldiers.

Where/When? Aldershot Princes Hall Theatre, Sat 27 Apr 2024: Doors open @1830hrs, show commences @1930hrs. Expect some celebrities and a few surprises along the way.

Who? Acts can come from across both the Regular & Reserve (all welcome) – sign up via the QR code by NLT 01 Mar 24.

Audience? This is a family event, all ages are welcome. PLEASE come and support, sign up and grab your seat early via the Aldershot Theatre QR code on the poster, or this LINK​