Grantham: Business health innovation voluntary education community Bhive

Supporting Grantham and local community!

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Supporting emotional health and wellbeing from 0-19

Free online courses for parents, grandparents, teens and carers. Parents courses can be accessed via inourplace|Solihull Approach-Lincolnshire|inourplace

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Grantham: Reconnecting Grantham to its Historic Landscape

Londonthorpe Woods and Bellmount, two sites for families to explore and enjoy. www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/about-us/where-we-work/england/londonthorpe-woods-and-bellmount-project/

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

 

Gloucestershire: 'The Robin' bookable bus service

 

Department for Transport (DfT) funding helped launch The Robin pilot, which currently operates in the Forest of Dean and the North Cotswolds. This pilot is now expanding into parts of Tewkesbury, Berkeley Vale and the South Cotswolds thanks to extra DfT funding of over £1.5million over two years.

The Robin is a local, friendly bookable bus service where passengers search for their ideal journey and book a pickup and drop off location that suits them.

It's affordable at only £2 per journey and connects passengers with transport links such as bus stops or directly to a location if there are no other transport options available.

The Robin improves connections between rural areas which often have infrequent or no other transport available. By offering this it increases access to services and the wider transport network in the county, expanding access to employment, education, healthcare and shopping.

Please click here for further details

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Lyneham: Available for hire for Lyneham SP and military families

 

Please note that these facilities are provided by 5 FS BN REME but available to all Serving Personnel and military families living and working at MOD Lyneham.

Information provided by Lyneham HIVE

Edinburgh: Military Wives Choir, Tuesdays 19:00-20:30

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Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Staffordshire - Funded Childcare

Are you entitled to help with your Childcare costs? for more information go to staffordshire.gov.uk/fundedchildcare

Information provided by: Central HIVE Hub

North Yorkshire: Childcare funding for your 2 year old

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Lifeworks - Employment Support

Lifeworks provides employment support courses for veterans from all services and their partners. Whether you have been out for 1 day or 20 years Lifeworks can help guide you into meaningful work. Their experienced multi-disciplinary support team will help YOU identify your best career choices & how to get them. For more information please click here.

North Yorkshire: Support with Childcare Costs - what are the changes ahead?

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Catterick: Armed forces & Veterans Support Service iHub Every Monday

 Information provided by North HIVE Hub

C is for Cadet

 

Find your nearest HIVE here

Veterans' Gateway

 

Please click the image above to read this leaflet in full.

Alternatively click here to visit the Veterans' Gateway website.

NHS Scotland Armed Forces Talent Programme

The Armed Forces Talent Programme (AFTP) is a national programme commissioned by the Office of the Chief Executive of NHS Scotland to support the entry of the Armed Forces Community (in its widest possible definition) to enter the health and social care workforce.

We work across all 22 health boards in Scotland and aim to increase the awareness of the employment opportunities within NHS Scotland and the pathways into them. Also to support our recruiting managers to better understand the knowledge, skills and experience the Armed Forces Community can bring to our workforce.​

If you have never thought of roles within NHS Scotland, why not join our Monthly Online Webinar; an informative overview to answer the “what” questions – Pay, locations, roles, training required, routes in etc.

​The next webinar is on Tuesday 4th June​​ at ​​14.30 - you can ​register for this or other webinar's by scanning the QR code or clicking here.

For more information visit the AFTP Webpage.

Veterans' Capital Housing Fund - Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust

 

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust are inviting applications for the Refurbishment Grants programme – could you be one of our next funded projects?

Part of the Veterans’ Capital Housing Fund, this programme awards grants of up to £75K towards projects that assist in the refurbishment or extension of accommodation for Veterans with a housing need.

Full details are available here https://covenantfund.org.uk/.../refurbishment-grants.../

Apply by 19 June 2024.

Cadets - sign up for Defence Discount Service savings!

Are you a cadet over the age of 16? Sign up to Defence Discount Service and start saving!
Tell your friends too!
Just follow these simple steps on our website or app to sign up:

• Click register on our home page
• Select 'Cadet Forces'
• Fill in your details, including the name of your cadet unit
• Hit register

Sign up and save today @ https://www.defencediscountservice.co.uk/

Childcare applications for parents with 9-month-olds now open

 

Visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

UK Health Security Agency advice - be tick aware

 

Ticks can be active all year round, but they are most active in the months April to July, and sometimes later in the autumn.

Don't let ticks stop you from enjoying the outdoors but reduce the chance of acquiring a tick bite by:

1. Using a repellent that prevents ticks
2. Wearing long sleeves and long trousers to reduce direct skin exposure
3. Keep to clearly defined paths and avoid brushing against vegetation
4. Regularly check for ticks and brush off any you find immediately
5. When you’re back indoors, check for any ticks on you, your children and pets
6. If you find a tick, remove it as soon as possible with a removal device

Find out more, including what to do if you're bitten

Catterick: Bedale Juniors Inclusive FC - Open to children with any type of disability

Absolutely thrilled to announce our new venture.

Most kids like to play football, but for some, the school or local team is just not a good fit…… Why? Because they have some sort of disability. 

We at Bedale Juniors want to offer football training and participation for ALL children no matter their ability!

Information provided by North HIVE Hub

Wiltshire: Blind Veterans UK are looking for volunteers

 Information provided by South West HIVE Hub

MOD Overseas survey - Thank You!

 

An update on the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) overseas families survey, which took place last summer.

• Thank you to the overseas personnel and families that took the time to complete the MOD's overseas families survey, which ran from July to August 2023.
• Your feedback is helping to shape Defence policy and processes to better meet the needs of you and your family.
• An MOD report is due to be published this year outlining key survey findings and will be publicly available on Gov.uk. Further details will be shared in due course.

To find out more about Defence's 10-year plan to drive forward positive initiatives for Service families, read the Armed Forces Families Strategy 2022-2032.

If you have any questions, please contact: People-AFFS-FamiliesTeam@mod.gov.uk

St Andrews: Visit the beaches in St Andrews with free Beach Wheelchairs

The beautiful beaches in and around St Andrews should be accessible to everyone including those with mobility issues. Our Beach Wheelchairs solve this problem.

Open 10am-4pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays until 30th September.

Call 0300 012 2014 or email wheelchairs@standrewsenvironmental.org

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Training opportunity from X Forces

 

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Who can attend?

• Personnel transitioning from the Armed Forces or the Emergency Services
• Armed Forces / Emergency Services veterans
• Service family members, partners and spouses

Please click the links below to register for the courses or to find out more about X Forces:

Online - 4th & 18th June

London - 9th & 31st July

https://x-forces.com/

Lancashire: Ribby Hall Village offers 10% Service Discount

Ribby Hall Village
Ribby Road, Wrea Green
near Blackpool, Lancashire PR4 2PR
T: 0800 085 1717

As a thank you for all your hard work, we offer service workers 10% OFF on self-catering breaks, Spa Hotel stays and Day Spa visits.

Call us to make your booking and receive your discount.

For more Information CLICK HERE

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Serve and Protect Credit Union launch latest Fixed Saver, offering a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER

 
Are you looking to earn a guaranteed return on your savings? Serve and Protect Credit Union have launched their latest fixed-rate savings account.

​Serve and Protect Credit Union (formerly Police Credit Union) are a not-for-profit organisation designed to help people in the police, prison, military, fire, and health services save money for their financial future.

• Their Fixed Saver account allows you to deposit from £1,000 up to £10,000, with a guaranteed return of 4.25% AER over a term of 12 months.

• Your savings with Serve and Protect Credit Union are also protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, covering you up to £85,000.*

By opening a Fixed Saver, you not only earn a competitive return on your savings, but you also play a vital role in providing affordable loans to those who serve and protect the nation.

Don't miss out on this exclusive offer!

It's available on a first-come-first-served basis, so act fast. The product is available throughout May 2024 and just requires you to complete a simple application online.

Please Note: If you are not already a member of Serve and Protect, you can still apply, but you will have to do so by the 29th of May 2024.

To apply or learn more about the Fixed Saver, visit: https://serveandprotectcu.co.uk/save/fixed-saver/

East Riding of Yorkshire: DA-Getting Help

 

East Riding DV Advise Options

*Information provided by Leconfield*

Hull: Women's Aid

 

*Information provided by Leconfield HIVE*

Hull: Domestic Abuse Project

 

Tel: 01482 318 759

>> Hull Domestic Abuse Project

*Information provided by Leconfield HIVE*

Wiltshire: New family hub model from Wiltshire Council

 

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Further information can be found at the following links:

• Wiltshire Council Family Hub webpage
• Wiltshire Council Family Hub Facebook page

• Spurgeons announcement
• Spurgeons Facebook page

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Fighting With Pride guide to help & support 2024

Three of the pillars of action for Fighting With Pride (FWP) are Direct Support, Community Building and Capacity Building. In partnership with The Veteran UK we have produced a resource to showcase our community, highlight the direct support we are gaining from partner organisations, government and service chiefs and list the many organisations joining our Pride in Veterans Standard (PiVS), expanding our capacity to reach LGBT+ veterans, serving members, reservists, adult cadet force members and their families.

This is our inaugural digital version, focusing on the community and listing the rapidly growing number of organisations joining PiVS and offering services and support to you. It shows organisations, local and national, that offer support from housing to employment, education to therapy, social networks to physical and mental health services and so many others, and who, as members of PiVS, have shown a commitment to the particular help and support needed for LGBT+ veterans and families.

https://www.fightingwithpride.org.uk/fwp-directory/

Army Cadets mental health

 

Are you struggling with your #MentalHealth ? Do you need someone to talk to? Click here to check out Kooth.

Kooth are a service that allows you to get help by both talking to someone and accessing advice.

Chippenham: School Uniform Exchange now open

 

On behalf of Chippenham Uniform Exchange, we'd like to share with you details of our pre-loved uniform scheme. Any donations of outgrown uniform for any school are very gratefully received. We currently have 5 donation bins in Chippenham open daily for any donations of school uniform at any time.

Visit our premises in Chippenham to obtain pre-loved uniform. Opening times are posted on our Facebook page at the start of each week. We have logo uniform for all Chippenham primary and secondary schools, as well as lots of plain/generic items. Everything your child might need for school! All items are offered for a suggested voluntary donation of £2 for logo items/coats/shoes/boots and 50p for plain/generic items.

You can also visit our website www.chippenhamuniformexchange.org.uk to request specific items for collection.

Information provided by Colerne & Lyneham HIVE's

Lancashire: Armed Forces Community Offer Booklet is now LIVE

Exciting News! Our Armed Forces Community Offer Booklet is now LIVE!

Explore the array of support and courses tailored for the Armed Forces community through Lancashire Adult Learning and Nelson and Colne College Group.
Download your copy today to unlock a world of opportunities!

Information provided by Preston & Weeton HIVE

Fife: NHS Fife - Enhancing the way patients on waiting lists receive information about referrals

NHS Fife are enhancing the way they communicate with patients on waiting lists with more services

Patients will now receive a text or email from NHS Scotland about their referral with NHS Fife.

Those with a registered mobile number or email address will be contacted in due course on how they can manage their referral through our secure online portal - Patient Hub. 

This is being used by the following services and specialties:
 Gastroenterology
 Respiratory
 Cardiology
 ENT
 Ophthalmology
 Oral and maxillofacial surgery
 Gynaecology
 Urology
 General surgery
 Orthopaedics

Patients have the option to opt out of these communications and can do this through Patient Hub or by contacting their specialty. More info: https://brnw.ch/21wJjma

Information provided by Leuchars HIVE

Grantham: Where to go for Clubs and Organisations

Where can we go?

Information provided by Grantham HIVE

Grantham: When is your bin day?

Find your bin collection day, just enter your address or postcode to find out! 

Here:

Information provided by Grantham HIVE