Certes IT Services - Support to Military Service Leavers and Veterans

 

Certes IT Services Solutions offer a free service seeking to create a community with knowledge and understanding that supports each other and champions ex-military personnel.

For more details on the offer to former​-forces please see the website below:

https://info.certes.co.uk/former-forces

Supporting the Unsung Hero - Free online business start-up courses

 

Supporting the Unsung Hero business start up are pleased to announce that they are restarting​ their monthly Starting a Business Webinars which is free to the Armed Forces Community

For more information please visit the website https://www.supportingtheunsunghero.co.uk/ or contact us at HIVE with any questions.

Grantham: Keeping our customers safe, Centrebus

 

For the latest information on your local bus travel: https://www.centrebus.info/bus-tracker/

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: Midlands Women's Aid

mwa.org.uk

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Wiltshire Council: Online Family Courses 2024

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Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs

Wiltshire Council: Wellbeing online courses - Various dates

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Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs

St Andrews: Morrisons in St Andrews now have a quieter hour

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

DWP Update: Marriage Allowance – couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill

Some couples can save up to £252 a year on their tax bill by claiming Marriage Allowance.

To benefit from Marriage Allowance, the following circumstances must apply:

• the couple are married or in a civil partnership.
• one person does not pay Income Tax because any income they have is below their tax-free Personal Allowance (usually £12,570).
• their partner pays Income Tax at the basic rate.

Do you know someone who could be eligible?

​They can find out more and apply for Marriage Allowance on GOV.UK and use the free online calculator to find out how much tax they could save.

Scotland: NHS 24 Outsmart your anxiety

Daylight® is a clinically proven program used to treat anxiety.

Daylight is a digital programme to improve anxiety based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and is free for NHS patients based in Scotland. 

Available on both iOS and Android devices, you can find out more by visiting: http://trydaylight.com/nhsinform

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Army HIVE Non-UK National Support: New Email Address for Enquiries

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Army HIVE now has an email address specifically for Non-UK National enquiries. This is available to Service personnel, their families, and line managers/CoC requiring support:

RC-Pers-HIVE-NonUKNat-0mailbox@mod.gov.uk 

Wiltshire Council: Free Online family courses 2024 - feel confident to help your child

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Information provided by Lyneham & Colerne HIVEs

New Accommodation Offer Important Update: Extension of SLA Waiver

 The New Accommodation Offer has been changed in respect of the Dual Accommodation Expense element of the Offer. The waiver of SLA charges relating to PStatCat and age are being retained for now and extended to other cohorts who maintain a main home away from their assigned location. 

 Please see this SWAY for more information.

Information  provided by: Central HIVE Hub

Leuchars: The Army Welfare Service need volunteers

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Come and volunteer with the Army Welfare service community support in Leuchars. This is a fantastic opportunity and great if you’re looking to enhance your CV.

We are currently looking for volunteers for our youth groups. Full PVG (Scottish vetting check) will be carried out.

Please contact Jane via email - jane.allen208@mod.gov.uk to apply.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

St Andrews: The Botanic Gardens events, activities and workshops

The Botanic Gardens have created exciting programmes of events, activities and workshops for a range of audiences throughout the year. 

A mixture of Free and payable  

Some events have limited spaces so please remember to book your place early to avoid disappointment, most events are free.

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE 

Veteran Support & Social Swindon - Support for all forces and their families

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Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust - Little Ducklings Nursery Funding Award

 

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Announcement

We are so excited to have been awarded £80,000 funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust for our Little Ducklings nursery in Lyneham! This fund will make a huge impact on our work with children and families in military service.
Our aims of the project are to:
* Improve outcomes for all service personnel children by providing a richly resourced, enabling outdoor environment.
* Provide high quality training for staff around a range of subjects to provide appropriate, knowledgeable, exceptional experiences for all service children and military families holistically.
Our vision.
We wanted a simple yet transformational outdoor area to be able to add to and develop depending on what our children show us they need.
We wanted an outdoor area that was accessible for all, in all weathers. We wanted to keep natural landscape as much as possible.
Over the past 6 months we have been working closely within the team to develop an outdoor area to fit all of this. 
With all that in mind, and with the help of the ex-forces led local company, The White Horse Building and Landscaping Company Limited, we hope to bring our vision to fruition.
Thank you so much to for your support @ukarmedforces #CommunityHeroes #ArmedForces #CovenantTrust #Children #LocalCharity #YMCA

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

DWP: Child Maintenance Service reformed to crack down on parents who refuse to pay

The government is reforming the Child Maintenance Service (CMS) to crack down on parents who refuse to pay and ensure children get the support they deserve more quickly. Click here to access information on the new powers for the Child Maintenance Service.

DWP: National Insurance - detailed information

Guidance for National Insurance. Including how to apply for a National Insurance number and check your record. As well as rates, paying, refunds, voluntary contributions, and pensions.

Headspace - support for you and your loved ones

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To visit the website click here

Have a question? Email: Teamsupport@headspace.com

Personnel in long-term relationships entitled to overseas housing in new pilot scheme.

Couples in long-term relationships are now entitled to a military house overseas just like those who are married or in civil partnerships under a pilot scheme that is running in Cyprus and the Falklands.

The trial was launched to give service personnel in established long-term relationships access to Service Family Accommodation (SFA) in the Falkland Islands and Sovereign Base Areas Cyprus – where over a third of personnel assigned overseas are based.

"It's about making sure that we remove any unintended barriers to service overseas and we attract the widest talent," people operations specialist Wing Commander Jackie Wren told Forces News.

To watch this video in full please visit this link.

Edinburgh: FREE programme for military spouses and partners to provide you with Advice, Choice, Connections, Education and Training, Self Belief and Skills (ACCESS)

There are just a few spaces left on this programme in the Bournemouth and Edinburgh locations.

This programme will create a platform alongside other key partners to provide valuable insights, resources, and strategies enabling you to overcome unique challenges and achieve career success in whatever you choose.

Applications are open now! https://forms.office.com/e/iinnbUr8Sf

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Moray: The Dandelion Project are inviting Armed Forces Families with children in primary or secondary education to take part in a survey to share their lived experiences

Moray's Dandelion Project is inviting armed forces families with children in primary and/or secondary education in Moray, to take part in a baseline survey to share their lived experiences about education in Moray.

The project aims to ensure all armed forces children thrive in education.

The Dandelion Project is a three-year initiative.

Funded by the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust to support primary and secondary pupils from regular, reserve and veteran families.

In partnership with RAF Lossiemouth, 39 Engineer Regiment and Moray Council.

Have your say to help the Dandelion Project make a difference 👉

https://forms.office.com/e/cgMuA6vzDs

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Glencorse: Borrow Bags Relaunch

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Moray: Children's Rights Moray

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Colchester: St Edmunds YFC

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For more information please phone / text: 07542832767 or email: secretary-stedmundsyfc@outlook.com.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

Hereford: Wildplay at Hereford Libraries

Wildplay at Herefordshire Libraries - Enjoy FREE drop in crafts & get creative with nature.

Suitable for ages, no booking required, just drop in to a session near you.

Information provided by Wales HIVE Hub.

NHS England: Talking Therapies Mental Health Support

 
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For more information on NHS talking therapies for anxiety and depression please click here.

Shropshire: Climbing Out - Activity Programmes (Support For Police, NHS, Veterans, HMF and More)

Climbing Out provides fully funded 5 day outdoor activity programmes aimed at rebuilding confidence, self-esteem and motivation for people facing life-changing injury, illness or trauma.

We offer a wide range of activities including climbing, kayaking, hill walking, abseiling and caving. All the activities are adapted to meet the needs and capabilities of individual participants.

Our instructors are highly trained in mental resilience and personal development coaching as well as outdoor activities. Personal development sessions are run throughout the week to give participants the tools to accept the past, move forwards in life and deal with challenges they may face in the future.

For further information, please CLICK HERE

Information provided by Chester HIVE

Scotland: Poppyscotland are looking for a Poppy Appeal Organiser for West Scotland and a Financial Accountant in Edinburgh - closing date 18th Feb 24

Poppyscotland - we're hiring!

We’re looking for a Poppy Appeal Organiser for West Scotland to join the Poppyscotland team. This role will see you coordinating and managing regional specific areas for the Scottish Poppy Appeal with primary responsibility for meeting fundraising targets. 

Closing date 4 Feb 24

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join the Poppyscotland Finance team.
Reporting to the Head of Finance, Poppyscotland, you will be ensuring that all daily and month end processes are carried out on a timely and accurate basis. 

Closing date 18 Feb 24

For more information about the roles 👉 RBL

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Innsworth & Shrivenham: Chapters of the Milspo Business Network

 

Please click here to visit the website and contact Milspo for further details of the chapters in Innsworth and Shrivenham!

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

NHS England - benefits of the NHS app

 

The NHS App is a simple and secure way to access a range of NHS services and information on your smartphone or tablet. Millions of people are already using the NHS App to manage their health the easy way from the comfort of their homes.

If you are over the age of 16 the NHS App enables you to view your GP health record to help you better understand and manage your condition, without having to phone your GP surgery. With the App you can access your consultation notes, letters and test results.

The NHS App also enables you to manage repeat prescriptions and easily change your nominated pharmacy, so you can send orders when it’s convenient for you. Each prescription ordered electronically saves GP practices three minutes of time and a patient 18 minutes, making it more convenient for people and freeing up frontline staff to do other important duties.

Scotland: Childrens Mental Health Week - Forces Children Scotland and Armed Forces Covenant Fund co-produced health and wellbeing resources for young people.

Co-produced digital mental health and wellbeing resources with and for young people from armed forces and veteran families.
Many children and young people told us being in an armed forces or veteran family can lead to unique challenges when it comes to mental health and wellbeing.
They also said civilian friends, teachers and decision-makers don’t understand how the lives they lead can impact how they can feel on day-to-day basis.
We listened and secured funding from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund to work directly with children and young people to make our Your Mind Matters Hub happen.

Learn More: https://forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/our-mental-health-wellbeing-work/your-mind-matters-hub

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

International HIVE (iHIVE) - launch of additional Overseas Location Guides (OLG's)

 

Further Overseas Location Guides (OLGs) have been added to the iHIVE Blog. Existing guides have also been updated.

The iHIVE Blog hosts worldwide location information, to enable Service personnel and their families to find out more about a potential or current overseas assignment.

Overseas Location Guides offer location specific information to give a brief insight into a location, with the facility to fine out more from iHIVE from questions you may have.

Additional Oversea Location Guides added include:

• Canberra
• Oman
• Saudi Arabia
• Kuala Lumpur

Contact Sarah at our iHIVE with any questions, or visit the iHIVE Blog and view the guides and range of information provided to support Serving Personnel and families worldwide.

For more information please visit: https://internationalhive.blogspot.com/

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